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Rested and Ready to Get on with It

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. [...]

Cool Clip of Wing Chun

Watch Mind Body & Kick Ass Moves – Wing Tsun on World of Martial Arts
This is the style of Kung Fu that I do.

On Crossfit Sidelines

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

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

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

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

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”

“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

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.

Crossfit: Hang Clean, Dips, Sit ups

Puppies:
Complete as many rounds as possible in 15 minutes of:
35-45-pound Hang clean, 15 reps (15# dumbbells)
12 Bar or bench dips
15 Sit-ups
3.24 rounds.
This one kicks my butt. Those hang cleans are much more difficult than they look. This is a very good workout.

Hang Clean video