Health

Rested and Ready to Get on with It

By becki

This was one of the most relaxing holiday seasons I’ve had in as long as I can remember. I didn’t have to open a new hotel or two and prepare to support the visitors to the CES show. I just went to work and came home to do what I wanted / need to here. [...]

Knee Verdict: Plica Syndrome

By becki

I got good news from the doctor: Plica Syndrome and not something worse. The treatment is physical therapy.

Now a bum knee

By becki

My shoulder finally healed well enough to start doing Crossfit again, but it had been almost two months of little to no exercise, so we decided to do a week of the official Crossfit warm-up, which is a pretty good workout in its own right.

3 rounds of 10-15 reps of:
Samson Stretch (do the Samson [...]

On Crossfit Sidelines

By becki

A bit of whining.
It’s been about 3 weeks since my last crossfit WOD. My shoulder is hurt and I don’t want to aggravate it. I’m not sure what is wrong or if rest will be the answer, but I’m giving rest a shot. If it continues to hurt, I’ll have to have it looked it.
The [...]

400m run, Kettlebell Swings, HSPU 090622

By becki

3 rounds for time
400m, Kettle bells, HSPU
Puppies:
3 rounds for time of
run 400 m
15 kettle bell/dumbbell swings, 15-25# (20#)
9 HSPU (or progressions)
Severely regretted today’s meal choices…
12:05

Crossfit: Why No, I Don’t Need My Shoulders, Why Do You Ask? 090619

By becki

HSPU, Bench Press, Push Press, Bench Dips
Holy crap! Started this as a Puppy, but had to downscale to Buttercup after 2 rounds:
Buttercups:
Complete as many rounds in 12 minutes as you can of:
Handstand push-up Progression 3 reps (progression)
Bench press 15-25 pounds, 6 reps (15# dumbbells, then 8#)
Push press pvc-15 pounds, 9 reps (15# dumbbells, then 8#)
Bench [...]

1 Mile Run & Allergies

By becki

Ran 1 mile this morning then spent the rest of the day sneezing. I don’t know if it’s the cats or something else, but it was a rough day for breathing.
Ran the mile in 11:04, about 30 seconds slower than Friday. I felt slower too, but my legs were more rested then they were on [...]

Crossfit: Run 5K

By becki

Puppies:
Run 1-2 miles depending on your ability
Ran 1 mile 10:27
This is the first time I’ve run a mile in almost 20 years. When I started Crossfit 10 weeks ago, I could barely run 200m. I’m so excited that my running has improved so much.

Crossfit: “Nasty Girls”

By becki

“Nasty Girls”
Puppies:
3 rounds:
20 Squats
10 Assisted Pull ups
10 Assisted Dips
10 Hang Power Cleans 25-35#
9:13
My Hang Power Cleans were not good.

Crossfit: Walking Lunge, Pull ups, Sit ups

By becki

Buttercups:
Walking lunge 100 ft.
15 Pull-ups (beginner or assisted okay)
15 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
12 Pull-ups (beginner or assisted okay)
12 Sit-ups
Walking lunge 100 ft.
9 Pull-ups (beginner or assisted okay)
9 Sit-ups
Had to downgrade to Buttercup level for this one today. My legs couldn’t go another round.
11:43 vs 20 minutes the last (first) time.