CrossFit Accomplishments through October 2009

In seven weeks:

• I went from being winded after running 200m and having to slow to a walk in a 400m to running an entire 1600m without walking!
• I am significantly more flexible, as evidenced by the “V-sit” stretch we do at the beginning of each workout.
• I can do a 1-abmat handstand pushup (if I want more than 1 rep, I use 2 abmats).
• Double-unders (jumping rope and having rope pass under your feet twice for each jump) have gone from 0 reps to 10-15 reps consistently.
• I get antsy if I don’t work out at least 4 times a week OTHER than playing hockey and soccer.
• I have dropped close to 8 pounds.
• I feel healthier.
• I look better.
• I sleep better.
• I talk about CrossFit waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaay more than I used to and hockey a lot less. Although I still talk about hockey a lot.

On tap for this month:

• Drop some time off that 1600m (currently 9:02).
• Do a pullup.
• Double-unders up to 15-20 reps consistently.
• Wean myself off of doing pushups on my knees all the time.
• Rx a WOD.
• Lose a little more weight.
• Continue working out at least 4 times a week.
• Look better
• Feel better.
• Sleep better. Because goodness knows, the way this month looks, I’m going to need it.

I cannot say enough good about Crossfit. I listen to my body, but I push my body. I never knew what I had in me (I FREAKING RAN A MILE) and can’t wait to see what I can do next.