It's almost midnight and I'm so tired, but I wanted to get this post in before I head to bed. Today was an interesting day. I was actually looking forward to today with a bit of nervous anticipation. J wanted me to come by his new gym and help demonstrate some of the exercises we do for some new potential "Crossfitters". I did my usual internal doubt crap earlier in the day....what if I screw up? etc etc etc. Luckily, I got over it pretty quick. I got there and met a couple, A & K, that were there talking to J at his new place. They were very nice people and when they were done talking...they agreed to go through a short workout to get a little taste of Crossfit style workouts. We warmed up and they learned a few basic exercises done with correct form. Then we did a short ten minute workout. I was impressed that they kept going and never really complained. I think they have great potential.Then...J put ME through a workout. I'm back to square one on rope climbs. Dang it! I got up once, but I'm struggling without the "knots". Oh well...I'll get it eventually. I just did "rope pulls" instead of climbs, because I was being retarded and couldn't make it back up.
We got going and I learned real quick that a 53lb Kettlebell is HEAVY...much heavier than I expected. At the same time...I handled it. It was short, but hard. It was a good one. I was really worn out when I got home and my back and quads are feeling those Squats that I did with the Kettlebell. Somehow I ended up with a splinter in my finger that I just noticed...but I'm too tired to dig it out.
It was fun to help J out and to work with people and expose them to something that I love. It's interesting. MOST Crossfit people have been athletes for most of their lives. I...am different. I...was not. I felt like that disqualified me from teaching CF...I'm not as impressive as "other" CF instructors. Tonight changed my perspective. I think one of the reasons that I would love to teach people is because that I know FIRSTHAND that you don't have to be an accomplished athlete to succeed. It's about desire and willingness and the ability to suffer. I want people to know that if an unathletic...once 200 lb...Mom nearing 40...can do it...so can they...IF they WANT it bad enough. I hope that I'm able to work it out and help J teach people. It may be just what I need.
"CROSSFIT WARMUP"
WORKOUT
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INTRO SESSION WITH POTENTIAL CROSSFITTERS:
MAX ROUNDS IN 10 MIN
10 SQUATS
5 PUSH UPS
10 KB SWINGS
I DID 13 ROUNDS
THEN:
WOD
21-15-9
FRONT SQUATS "GOBLET" 1.5 POOD KB (53 LB)
2 ROPE PULLS
24" BOX JUMPS
TIME=15:49
CARDIO
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40 MIN ELLIPTICAL (earlier this morning at the gym)
1 comment:
YEAH u! I think it's exactly what the doctor ordered. Heehee anyway, you need things in your life that make you feel good and I know working out does. You should do it. It's better to do things when you can cuz later when you regret it, you won't be able to get some opportunities back. You are awesome and you need to believe it. You would be an absolutely awesome addition and do an excellent job. love u, s
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