Well today I took a cross fit class
for the first time. It was intense and I plan to remember this day for
the rest of my life.
Here are the high points:
Here are the high points:
The routine we performed was the
Filthy Fifty. Here is what it was
Warm up-- Bench Press 3-3-3-3-3
(progressively get heavier)
For time: 50 Box Jumps, 24/20
in
50 Kettle bell Swings, 35/26 lbs.
50 Walking Lunges
50 Knees To Elbows
50 Push Press, 45/35 lbs.
50 Back Extensions
50 Wall Balls, 20/14 lbs.
50 Burpees
50 Double Unders
In the class there was probably 9
people all I am pretty sure were at least 10 years younger that this gal.
We set up all the equipment
(stations) boxes, jump ropes, kettle belles, and press bar. Then the
timer started. I will tell you that I stared at the box for a good 40
seconds. I was scared, I will admit it, it was tall, and I am not.
So I mustered up the courage to jump and I landed on the box (yah you may think
-- success, --- hear eye of the tiger playing in the background) however as
soon as I landed my legs decided not to straighten up and this gal back planted
on the ground just as quickly as I had landed on the box I was down sprawled on
my back (where were YouTube filmers when you need them that would have gotten a
jillion hits). Other class member were like are you ok (still doing their
box jumps). I will tell you that nothing was hurt (though it probably
looked BAD) other than my pride. I proceeded to get a shorter box. Again,
the courage mustering began, I shook my head and said to the instructor I think
that is too high too, he turned it on its side, and I proceeded to do my box
jumps.
The time stopped at 33
minutes. I had completed all but 25 Burpees and the double unders. However,
I know I could have finished- just not Rx'd obviously since I could not even do
box jumps at correct height. I was sweating and red and I gave it all
that I had.
In addition, I wasn't the only one
who didn't finish.
Here's the reason I want to remember
this day 12-4-13.
- I faced my fear
- I failed (epic- but usually I don't attempt things I am not sure I can do)
- I fell
- I didn't quit and kept going
- It so memorable because I am confident that I will perform better than I did on this day. I will beat the girl I was today- no doubt
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