Base Fitness
It's been a while since I worked out. My physical fitness definitely needs work. And I learned the hard way that I need to dial in my nutrition (not fun when you have to go for a GD when you're out for a run in the country).
100 Burpees for Time
A friend of mine has this competition / fitness program called Game Changers. To qualify, I need to submit a video of 100 chest-to-ground burpees in under 8 mins. Curious to see where I was at, I did the 100 when I came back from Parry Sound. I was pleased to finish it in 7:50.
There were many times I wanted to quit. My lungs were burning. I was sick. Tired and exhausted from work. I almost quit several times. But hey, I'm a fighter!
As a fighter (okay, I'm not a "fighter" fighter ... it's more metaphorical), I continue to learn that how you fight is just as important as which fights you choose. Sometimes you need to back down. Other times, you need to never back down, fighting with a fierce tenacity.
CrossFit
It's been almost 2 months since my last CrossFit WOD. I went to CrossFit today with Carol and got totally destroyed. I definitely enjoyed the workout, yet I continue to realize I weak I am.
Running
As you can probably surmise from my previous post, if I want to run / pace any more marathons, I need to start training! And first thing for me to do is to be consistent with my long runs. Okay, for those who subscribe to the heavy lifting / speed work, I agree too! But right now, my base fitness needs work.
I need long runs for endurance. Speed work and hill training will be gradually added. But first, I need a regimen. I'll start with trying to join the Running Room people tomorrow morning before church.
Fireproof
Around a year ago, I tried watching this movie. I almost died of boredom (it's about "fireproofing" marriage .. how cheesy is that!). I tried watching it again today and was about to die from boredom again. But I resolved to stick it out. As the minutes passed, I became more intrigued and eventually finished the whole movie! I may blog about this later, but for now, all I can say is "Wow..." (in a good way)
100 Burpees for Time
A friend of mine has this competition / fitness program called Game Changers. To qualify, I need to submit a video of 100 chest-to-ground burpees in under 8 mins. Curious to see where I was at, I did the 100 when I came back from Parry Sound. I was pleased to finish it in 7:50.
There were many times I wanted to quit. My lungs were burning. I was sick. Tired and exhausted from work. I almost quit several times. But hey, I'm a fighter!
As a fighter (okay, I'm not a "fighter" fighter ... it's more metaphorical), I continue to learn that how you fight is just as important as which fights you choose. Sometimes you need to back down. Other times, you need to never back down, fighting with a fierce tenacity.
CrossFit
It's been almost 2 months since my last CrossFit WOD. I went to CrossFit today with Carol and got totally destroyed. I definitely enjoyed the workout, yet I continue to realize I weak I am.
Running
As you can probably surmise from my previous post, if I want to run / pace any more marathons, I need to start training! And first thing for me to do is to be consistent with my long runs. Okay, for those who subscribe to the heavy lifting / speed work, I agree too! But right now, my base fitness needs work.
I need long runs for endurance. Speed work and hill training will be gradually added. But first, I need a regimen. I'll start with trying to join the Running Room people tomorrow morning before church.
Fireproof
Around a year ago, I tried watching this movie. I almost died of boredom (it's about "fireproofing" marriage .. how cheesy is that!). I tried watching it again today and was about to die from boredom again. But I resolved to stick it out. As the minutes passed, I became more intrigued and eventually finished the whole movie! I may blog about this later, but for now, all I can say is "Wow..." (in a good way)
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