Tonight was my first Crossfit session...and I survived!
I didn't have any particular expectations, and just went with the flow. I did enjoy it overall, bit I have to admit...I hate running! Probably because I'm not that good at it. And because I did a beep test last night, and the chest is still sore with a bit of an infection, I haven't really enjoyed running the last couple of nights. But...I made it through okay. My abs are going to kill tomorrow big time. I didn't realise how much you use them doing pull-ups.
So tonight I had two firsts...
1. My first Crossfit session, and
2. My first ever pull-up
Now it wasn't a full pull-up. I gotta work up to it. Tonight I learnt how to 'kip', which is basically using your shoulders and hips to create momentum to assist you when you pull-up. And it wasn't my upper body that hurt so much. It was my hands from holding onto the bar. I've already got a couple of small blisters at the base of my fingers, which should turn into some nice callouses.
Tonights' WOD (workout of the day) was:
"Nicole"
Complete as many rounds and reps as possible in 20 mins of:
Run 400m
Max reps of Pullups
I managed 5/60 (modified)...being the first night I did 400m run + pull-ups for the 1st & 2nd rounds @ 15 each round; 3rd round 400m run + 10 push-ups; 4th round, 400m run + 10 squats; and 5th round, 400m run + 10 push-ups.
Suffice to say it wasn't easy, and did I tell you I hate running?
That's it for today. I've decided to post my training. Don't know if I'll do as a separate blog or not. I want to keep track of my overall training and individual crossfit sessions, so I can observe my fitness progressions. Will have a think about how to go about it.
Ciao for now...Kerry :-)
5 comments:
I like being your workout of the day.... (I think... that sounded intense!) :-)
Glad you enjoyed it Kerry... check out this blog post of mine... these things will help with your grip if you are able to have them with you when doing pull ups again:
http://kristin-gleeson.blogspot.com/2009/08/solution-to-your-grip-problems-nice-mm.html
Will show you where to get them Saturday if you remind me :)
Nice!
I have always used straps for pull-ups...and now I use versa grips-they are awesome!
I've no doubt that everything will improve the more you do it...the running, the pull-ups.
Oh...PS-I just got hubby into tabata! He had been having knee probs from running-so I showed him the links you had sent me months ago...he gave it a go today and loved it! :-)
Love your work Kerry!
he..he..so that's how I'll remember you Nicole...as my first crossfit session!
Thanks Kristin, will check out, though Crossfit don't as a rule use any gloves, etc for hands. The whole idea is to condition your body to withstand anything that life throws at you. I will check out your link though, because I haven't read it, and it may help. I'll see you on Saturday anyway.
Raechelle...I don't know if straps are used in crossfit??? They may do at some stage. Glad your hubby is enjoying the tabata. Once i get into my routine again I'd like to incorporate at least 1 tabata/circuit session a week.
Thanks Liz. :-)
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