CrossFit Day 56 & 57

Posted on February 20, 2014 by tootallfritz

This week at CrossFit was about the same as last week. Hard. But as someone mentioned yesterday, if it were easy then I wouldn’t actually be working at it so I’m just going to keep trying!

Day 56 – Push Press 5×5 (73#) – super tough this go round. Usually I can knock these out but this time my arms were struggling a bit.

21-15-9 Typical CF step-down type WOD. 21 of each move the first round, 15 the next, finishing with 9 of each. Between each round (or set), add in 100 single jump ropes (or 50 double unders). This was a tough one. The Burpees and the Pull-Ups are nemeses of mine. I actually laid on the floor after this one for a few seconds. Tough.

Burpees
Kettlebell Swings (26#)
Pull-Ups – Assisted with a two bands ~~and it was still hard~~
100 single jump ropes between each of the 3 sets.

Day 57 – Tabatas (20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, 8 rounds before moving to the next thing)

Ball Slams – 20#
Push-Ups – Yes, I still have spaghetti arms and could barely get 5 push-ups in the 20 seconds.
Lunges
Abmat Sit-Ups
Ring Rows

THEN we got to practice double unders (rope jumping but rotating the rope 2x before your feet hit the ground). I think it went well. I couldn’t string multiples together but I could jump a few singles, then do a double under, then a few more singles, then add in another double under. I managed to put 3-4 into one segment (a couple times) before getting caught up in the rope. I will note that it takes A LOT more energy to do a double under verses just single jumps.

Good week. I’m happy that I keep going even when ~~I don’t want to get up~~ I feel fatigued.

** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 46 & 47 ….

Posted on December 20, 2013 by tootallfritz

Yesterday finished out my year at CrossFit. I’m sad to say that between the holidays and my need to “rest” a little bit before the Huff 50K on December 28th, that I’m done for 2013.

It was a good finish to the year with two solid workouts.

Day 46 – Back Squats 7×3 – 73# total – I’m getting more flexible!!!!

Tabatas – 8 rounds, 20 seconds on, 10 seconds res.t

Over the box jumps – think box jump but instead of going down the same way you came up, you go off the other side, turn around and repeat. Takes a bit of coordination.
Ring Rows
Kettlebell Swings – 26#s
Wall Balls – I think we moved up to 12#s this time. Whoa.
Ball Slams – I think we moved up to the 20# ball. Really heavy. Not a lot of “bounce” happening in my area.

Day 47 – 4 Rounds: 10 Pull-ups & 10 Burpees. I must have been having a good day cuz J tried to take one of my support bands away. Didn’t work. So we added one of lesser resistance back into the equation. I’m getting stronger but still need ~~a lot~~ of help.

For Time: 200 lunges with 7 push-ups, on the minute, every minute until completion. Took me almost 7 minutes. LOL!

50 Sit-ups & 50 Superman’s to finish things out.

Good bye, CrossFit. I’ll see YOU in the New Year!

** 47 CrossFit Sessions in 2013 – Started 3rd week of June ** Amanda – TooTallFritz

CrossFit Day 39 & 40 …

Posted on November 21, 2013 by tootallfritz

Who would have thought that I would be able to manage 40 CrossFit sessions this year? Not me! I still can’t believe that Jared said yes to opening “the box” at 5am a couple times a week. Major shout out of thanks to Jared & CrossFit New Lenox! You’ve made a lot of lady runners excited about getting strong. That’s a big step in our world.

CrossFit Day 39 – If I get to name it, I’m calling “Ball Buster” cuz I was sore for a day afterward.

Push Press – 5×5 & Pull-Ups 5×5 – All about getting stronger while using those free weights that are so darn intimidating. My group just loaded up the bar with 10 lbs on each side. I think we had a 31# bar so that’s a total weight of 51#s of lifting. We did 6 reps of 5 lifts ~~cuz we had a few extra minutes at the end~~. For the Pull-Ups, we are still using the bands for assistance. I have to use 2 bands. 6 reps of the 5 pull-ups, alternating with the push presses.

12 Minute AMRAP (as many rounds as possible) – Move thru each of the moves and just keep going as many times as possible. Do the moves in order. Pray the clock beeps sooner rather than later so you can stop.

5 Front Squats – Bar only but I think we moved up to the 45# bar. I’m super knowledgeable, I know. They say lift it and I just do it.
10 Sit-Ups
15 Overhead lunges with a 10# plate
Repeat all of the above, as many times as possible before the clock beeps.

We had a decent size group so this was fun and slightly chaotic.

CrossFit Day 40

EMOTM (every minute on the minute – 20 minutes)

Odd Minutes – 6 Ring Dips ** Even Minutes – 15 KettleBell Swings (26#)

5 Rounds

5 Burpees
10 Supermans
5 Push-Ups
10 Sit-Ups

I was super thankful that today was mostly strength work. My legs were a little fatigued from a rough treadmill session late last night so today was good, although tiring.

** Getting Stronger, One Day At A Time ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 37 & 38

Posted on November 14, 2013 by tootallfritz

Day 37 at CrossFit brought us very cold temps. Only two of us went outside to run cuz well, some of us would rather run than do anything else. Smile Once we got back inside, I noticed that we had a full Murph lined up on the board. Luckily it was a partner workout and I was able to split Murph with one of my best running friends. Oh, and instead of the running part of a regular Murph we would be rowing instead. Uh oh. That added a new challenge.

Team “Rowing” Murph – 2 Person Team

4 x 400 m Row – Each team member rows 400m 2x

20 Rounds of the following – One team member goes thru a full set, then switches. So I did one round, then waited as my partner did a round. Each of us did 10 rounds. I think we were all done 3/4 of the way thru but we powered thru the last 3 or 4 sets.

5 Ring Rows
10 Push-Ups
15 Squats

Then back to the rowing machine to finish out with another group of 400m rows. Dang that was tough!

4 x 400 m Row – Each team Rows 400m 2x

Our team time was 31:33 and we were pushing. My quads still hurt and we are two days “post Murph”. Those “hero” workouts tend to really tear me up!

Day 38 – Mile run then short workout

21-15-9 (Three rounds of the following, first round 21 reps, second round 15 reps, 3rd round 9 reps.

Kettlebell Swings – 26# – The Kettlebell has fast become my favorite piece of “equipment”. It’s such a good builder of strength without actually making me feel as if I’m “lifting weights”. I’m not a big weight lifter but I WANT and NEED to be strong. The kettlebells work perfectly for that and they just make me happy.

T2B (Toes to Bar, or Knees to Chest if your live in my world)
Push-Ups
Lunges

Then we finished out with 50 sit-ups and 50 superman’s.

** Getting Stronger – One Workout At A Time ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 35 & 36

Posted on November 8, 2013 by tootallfritz

Another great week at CrossFit! Our 5am class has really been hopping for the last 4 weeks or so, I know everything is a process and we do get a great turnout ~~for 5am~~ but we’ve added some new people too! Yay!!

Day 35 – Partner Up! The good thing about having a partner is that you don’t want to let them down and work extra hard to do your best. The bad thing about having a partner is that both of you will never be amazing at everything and it bothers me when we get to a move that I really ~~suck at~~ need to improve upon, I feel like I’m letting my partner down. Fortunately, my partner was a run friend and well, she’s seen me at my worst so this workout was no big deal! LOL!

10 Wall Climbs – Each partner does half of the workout (may be broken down into small units if necessary.
20 Pull-ups – Assisted with two bands
60 lunges (in places – alternate legs)
60 Push Press
60 Sit-ups
60 Squats
4×100 meter sprints

Susan & I finished in 15:20. I totally slowed us down in a few areas, like the wall climbs and the push presses and the pull-ups. But I ran fast, hope that counts for something! Side note – CrossFit is constantly adjusted to each person’s fitness level. The other CrossFitters are always encouraging to everyone else. It doesn’t matter if I’m first or last, the support is the same. And for that, I am always grateful and it’s one of the many reason why I love CrossFit.

Day 36 – Tabatas. 8 reps at each station. 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off.
Ball Slams – 10# balls
Supermans
Step-Ups – 18″ box
** 1 Minute Rest **
Rowing
Sit-ups
Push-Ups

** Get Strong ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 33 & 34

Posted on November 1, 2013 by tootallfritz

Great week at CrossFit! It amazes me that even though I keep going, there are still new things to learn. Exciting workouts to try. And it always amazes me that I can walk away from a “workout” after 22 minutes of going hard and feel sore for days. 22 minutes. Some workouts are even shorter! Super cool in my opinion.

CrossFit Day 33

15 Wall Climbs – Whoever created these ~~bitches~~ backwards, inverted wall climbs was one sick puppy. I mean really, who just stares a wall and thinks this stuff up? And yeah, you feel all cool and strong until about the 3rd one then it’s like, please shoot me so that I don’t have to do anymore!!!!

Tabatas – 20 seconds “on” for the movement, 10 seconds rest = 1 set. Repeat x8, then rotate to the next station.

Box Jumps – 18” box
Push-Ups
Kettlebell Swings – 35#
Wall balls – 10#
Ab Baskets – 10# ball – By the time I got here, it was hard to even hold the ball up on my legs. Or maybe it was hard to hold my legs up to balance the ball? I don’t even know, I was totally dazed & confused from exhaustion.

CrossFit Day 34 – I’m going to name this WOD “Pure Torture”

7 Rounds

10 Burpees WITH a plate jump – Cuz burpees just aren’t hard enough but now we have to try to jump on a plate after each one ~~without breaking an ankle or collapsing~~. #WTF Try not to focus too much on my ~~crappy~~ form but here are a few photos below. First a nice demo from the chick in red. Except we didn’t jump “up” but forward onto a 45# plate. Fun.

10 Overhead plate (10#) lunges

10 Situps
10 Box Jumps (18” box)
1 minute rest, then repeat x7

That took 22 minutes and although it was 40 degrees out, I had to ask for the fan to be turned on ~~so that I didn’t pass out~~.

** I WILL GET STRONGER ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 31 & 32 and the Barbells For Boobs Fundraiser

Posted on October 28, 2013 by tootallfritz

Since the marathon, I’ve been CrossFitting a couple times a week, and doing some light running ~~and working the J.O.B. a lot~~. I’m trying to be smart and let my leg muscles heal without going down to zero activity because that’s not good for my mental health. Last week, I actually did 3 CrossFit Workouts. There was a bonus WOD fundraiser on Saturday and I was actually in town, not racing, and free so I wanted to go and help out as much possible because my schedule is pretty wicked and I normally miss a lot of the fun stuff!

Before we get to last week’s WODs, I’d like to say, I realize that not everyone is interested in CrossFit. I realize that there have been some comments that I should move onto a new activity and give CrossFit a rest. I realize that a lot of people are still intimidated by CrossFit even though it can be scaled and tailored to each individual’s fitness level. However, CrossFit is helping me not only get stronger but equalize the muscle imbalances in my body that have been causing me pain and injury. For this reason, I will be CrossFitting for as long as I personally see a benefit AND as long as I enjoy it. It may not be for everyone but it’s been very beneficial for me personally. I encourage each and every one of you to keep searching for an activity that you enjoy and are able to benefit from both physically and emotionally. Fitness is a journey and the path is different for each of us. Find your path!!

CrossFit Day 31 – 3 Rounds, 1 minute rest between rounds. 1 minute at each station, then rotate.

Wall Balls
Ring Rows
Box Step Ups (or Jumps) – 18” box
Push Ups
Supermans

CrossFit Day 32 – Teams of 3, divide each exercise equally (if possible) between teammates.

Deadlifts – Worked form, added weights multiple times before starting WOD
60 Pushups
60 Kettlebell Swings (35#)
180 Jump Ropes
60 Abmat Sit-ups
60 Ring Rows

Barbells For Boobs Fundraiser for Breast Cancer– Clean Nancy – 5 Rounds: 400 meter run, 15 front squats (bar only for me).

Initially I didn’t think I’d go to the fundraiser because I was intimidated and didn’t want to embarrass myself with the “real” CrossFitters but the workout they used for the fundraiser was in my opinion a “runners” workout so I thought I could probably hold my own, even if I wasn’t squatting the weight that most were using. So I went. Great turnout!! 55 people did the actual WOD and as of Saturday, they raised $3700+ at the event and donations are still being accepted HERE. Photo credit: CrossFit New Lenox.

The first group takes off for the first 400 meter run of the Clean Nancy WOD. I’m in the pink top and pink compression socks on the far right of the photo. Photo credit: Integrated Physical Medicine.

We ran 200 meters out & back, then hit the squats. I must say that I was surprised at how fast the “real” CrossFitters took off for that first 400 meters. I wasn’t exactly in easy mode but it was cold, I’d already ran a fast 4 miles with Aby and the wind was blowing hard. I may have been a bit too conservative initially and I was definitely thinking that I had probably made a mistake by showing up to do the WOD. Maybe I should have just donated and stayed home? Too late now! On to the squats, I’m on the way up (pink shirt & pink socks) and Jeni H is on the down (in the black skirt with pink ruffles). Photo credit: Integrated Physical Medicine.

Then things started thinning out fast on the run. My unweighted bar gave me a huge advantage over those who were squatting with weights. I believe the front squat weight options were 115 & 75 lbs for the RX or 85 & 45 lbs for the scaled. I was using the 45# bar without any additional weights in the scaled division. So it wasn’t too bad on my legs like it was for everyone else. And yeah, I’m a runner so 5 x 400 meters was fun for me while it looked like hell for everyone else. It was a good day to be a light lifter and a runner! I was also happy because the last time I did this workout, it was in the dark at a 5am class. That day the WOD took me almost 15 minutes, I think I was 14:44 actually. However, on Saturday, just a few weeks later with some added daylight, I finished in 11 minutes & change. Maybe 11:36, if I remember correctly. So I was happy the daylight made such a huge difference, or maybe it was the extra people? Regardless, fun day and ultimately I was happy that I had the guts to show up and play with the big dogs, even if it was just for fun. Smile

** Be Strong, Mentally & Physically ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

Who’s Dirty? CrossFit Day 17– Eric K Memorial WOD

Posted on August 29, 2013 by tootallfritz

I’ve suddenly taken an affinity to black workout clothing, tops in particular. If one thing is for certain, I’m going to come home from CrossFit looking like I just rolled thru the dirt. If getting dirty is any indication of my level of effort then I’m definitely going to win something.

As a side note for new CrossFitters – Besides black clothing, I also make sure my tops are form fitted so they stay in place while I’m standing on my head or doing whatever activity is on the board for the day.

The 17th day of CrossFit brought us the Eric K Memorial WOD.

First, let me apologize because I misspoke earlier when I said the run club (and I) finally RX’d a workout. That’s a lie. We modified two things. First we subbed in kettlebell deadlifts for the real deal and second we used bands for our pull-ups. As you may, or may not know, runners are not known for their arm strength. So we suck at pull-ups, or at least I do, everyone else is amazing.

Eric K Memorial WOD

4 Rounds

8 Deadlifts – 225/135 – Or if you’re in my crew, kettlebell deadlifts #35
29 Push-Ups
20 Wall Balls – 20/14 – I think I used a 10# ball though
12 Pull-ups – I used 2 bands

We then paired with a partner and ~~my dumbass~~ I panicked cuz I didn’t see the “4 rounds” part of the workout. I thought we had one round (not normal at all but I had like 2 hours of sleep and was apparently delusional) and then we would have to split each of these moves with a partner. Since I’m not one to get out of bed for an easy workout, I suggested that we would do the workout x2. Yep, I did that. And everyone agreed. So basically we did the above WOD like we didn’t have a partner. Instead of 8 deadlifts per round split by 2 people, we each did the full 8 deadlifts. Then 29 push-ups, then 20 wall balls, then 12 pull-ups. Repeat x4. It took exactly 2 rounds for us to be dead on our ass. Yep, don’t CrossFit with me, I’ll just make you work harder. LOL!

So now I can’t lift my arms. Anyone want to swim for me during my upcoming half iron distance TRI on SAT?

** Dirty & Delusional From CrossFit ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 16 …

Posted on August 28, 2013 by tootallfritz

The WOD for yesterday was straight forward, simple moves, but hard. I’m still sore.

70 Kettlebell Deadlifts – 35# (I think)
70 Lunges
70 Push-Ups
70 Step-Up – 18” Box
70 Burpees

I had a partner and between the two of us we needed to complete 70 of the specified move before going onto the next listed item. My partner was the ~~superstar~~ experienced CrossFitter of our group and she totally killed it. She also picked up some of my slack in the push-up and burpee departments. Sorry, Sarah, I WILL get stronger. It’s my mission. It’s why I show up every TUE & THUR at 5am.

We had a bit of downtime then ~~cuz Sarah is so fast~~ so started working on Ring Rows. Did 15 of those before we were redirected.

50 Supermans
50 Ab Baskets – 14# ball

Done. Quick workout but it left it’s mark.

** Determined to Get Strong ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

CrossFit Day 12 – WOD Blake & CrossFit Day 13

Posted on August 14, 2013 by tootallfritz

The 12th day of CrossFit brought me the Blake WOD.

From CrossFit.com

“Blake“

Four rounds for time of:
100 foot Walking lunge with 45lb plate held overhead
30 Box jump, 24 inch box
20 Wallball shots, 20 pound ball
10 Handstand push-ups

Info on Blake below:

U.S. Navy Senior Chief Cryptologic Technician David Blake McLendon, 30, of Thomasville, Georgia, assigned to Naval Special Warfare Group 2 Support Activity in Norfolk, Virginia, was killed September 21, 2010, in a helicopter crash during combat operations in the Zabul province of Afghanistan. McLendon is survived by his wife Kate McLendon, his parents David and Mary-Ann McLendon, his brother Chris McLendon, and his sister Kelly Lockman.

Of course, our class had to be modified for us newbies. We did 3 rounds for time: 100′ of walking lunges (body weight only), 30 box jumps (18” box), 20 Ring Rows & 10 Push-ups. I’m at the bottom of this photo doing ~~crappy~~ push-ups in my pink shoes & green compression socks. Took me 10:43 for all three rounds.

We then got to try a few new things. Thrusters. Bar only. You can check out this ~~stud~~ gentlemen from the Reebok CrossFit Coastal Carolina page demoing the thruster below. Just imagine us doing them without the giant muscles or the ~~big ass~~ weights on the end of the bar. Since we are still relatively ~~weak~~ new, we have to put in the time learning the moves, proper form, etc. so that we don’t hurt ourselves.

The second “new” move was the Wall Climb. LOL! This was just entertainment at it’s finest. We started in a push-up position with our feet against the wall, then started to back up with our hands while our feet were “climbing” (walking up) the wall. As this is happening, your feet are walking up the wall and your hands are walking toward the wall so you “should” basically be in a handstand position facing the wall once your feet are in the full “up” position. Yeah, right. Not my finest hour. Then you return to the push-up position by walking your hands back out until you are at a 45 ish degree angle. At that point, you are “supposed” to let your feet slide down the wall back to the floor. Controlled motion. Not me. I about broke my toes each time. #WallClimbFAIL Demo from CrossFitFire below:

CrossFit Day 13 – Partner up! I think he may have been taking it easy on us Tuesday, which scares ~~the crap out of~~ me thinking about tomorrow morn.

10 Rounds

20 Wall Balls (14# ball, I think)
20 Abmat Sit-ups

Since we were with a partner this time, the two of us had to complete the 20 moves together. I had a great partner so each of us did 10 of each move (or half of the set). It went fast. Only one partner could move at a time. I started with the Wall Balls, did 10. Handed off to her, she did 10. I then moved to the Abmat Sit-ups, did 10. Then she did 10. Repeat x10. Fast workout. Took us 15:40 to complete. Done.

What will tomorrow bring? Hmmmm, I “may” have asked about handstand push-ups and they “may” have been added to the board. Hehehehee! Smile We’ll see!

** Getting Stronger, One Workout At A Time ** Amanda – TooTallFritz **

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Running Toward: Health, Wellness & PEACE …………………………………….. Running From: Insanity, Screaming Children, Housework & a Big Ass

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CrossFit Day 56 & 57

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CrossFit Day 35 & 36

CrossFit Day 33 & 34

CrossFit Day 31 & 32 and the Barbells For Boobs Fundraiser

Who’s Dirty? CrossFit Day 17– Eric K Memorial WOD

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CrossFit Day 12 – WOD Blake & CrossFit Day 13

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