So after my father had passed back in August, I had found myself spiraling out of control. Race season was closing to an end, my mind was not in it and then the holidays caught up to me. With all that said, I had gained a good amount of weight and was finding myself very tired and unhappy.
It is now time that I get my head out of my a$$ and do what needs to be done. Why am I writing this log? Because if I make my challenge public then I know I will need to follow through. It's not a New Years resolution but a goal that I set for myself: Race in REV3 1/2IM beating last years time and racing the Providence, RI 1/2IM a month later. And trying to tone down the sugar and crap that I find myself eating.
So here I go! I'm weighing in at 200lbs and ready to be challenged:
Day 1: January 3rd 2011 - WOD is 15lb dumbell thrusters/5 pull ups 5X for time (I'm not ready to time myself yet. I just started). Followed by 4X800m run w/ 2 minutes rest in between. Not a tough workout but let's just say I pulled my right quad already. My body is already telling me that I'm in big trouble.
As for the "no sugar", I survived the day eating very well but I'm getting ready for the "detox"; headaches, hunger and crankiness.
Day 2: January 4th 2011 - WOD is 5/5/5/5/5 max weight back squats followed by 40K bike time trial. Did not do max weight in the back squats but did end up with squating 135lbs which is very comfortable and I could have done more. I had to teach class so I incorporated the 40K into class but only ended up biking 18 miles. I was happy with that. It's only day 2 for crying out loud!
Food - I'M HUNGRY! Yes, I'm eating enough! No, I haven't cheated! Headaches come at night but I'm feeling really good. Just sore and tired from everything else. Damn crossfit plan!
Day 3: January 5th 2011 - WOD is 10, 20 then 30 reps of 24" box jumps, knee pushups, burpees, pull ups followed by 4 X 100yd swim with 1 minute rest in between. My honest reaction? Are you flipping kidding me? My word! I was probably at max heart rate, feeling fatigued and then the hunger set in. After my series that I went through I sat in the locker room and ate my apple before I jumped into the pool. I felt like a mac truck just hit me. Into the pool, banged out my 400yds and I could barely more my arms when I was done.
Food - Came home and made a nice big salad and here I am trying to survive day 3 with watching what I eat (I hate the word diet). Very tired but I'll get my second wind.
Heading back to teach Spin tonight and I'm sure when my head hits my pillow tonight I'll sleep like a baby!
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