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Was talking to my trainer last night about crossfit.  It sounded interesting. I know some of you use it.  Can you tell me a little about it?

CrossFit is a core strength and conditioning program. We have designed our program to elicit as broad an adaptational response as possible. CrossFit is not a specialized fitness program but a deliberate attempt to optimize physical competence in each of ten recognized fitness domains. They are Cardiovascular and Respiratory endurance, Stamina, Strength, Flexibility, Power, Speed, Coordination, Agility, Balance, and Accuracy.

The CrossFit Program was developed to enhance an individual’s competency at all physical tasks. Our athletes are trained to perform successfully at multiple, diverse, and randomized physical challenges.


That is a definition of what the program is. Each affiliate gym is different because of the coaches and what they are certified in. Our gym is small and basically we start with a general warmup, then there is a strength component that usually comprises of practicing our Olympic lifting moves like deadlifts, cleans and snatches. Then we move onto the WOD (Work Out of the Day)...that usually lasts between 5-15 minutes. 

I've been crossfitting for 8 weeks and I have seen definite strength gains. I have not seen any gains in speed like running but that's because I haven't been doing any speed work. There are other branches of Crossfit like Crossfit Endurance where they focus on speed drills for swim/bike/run...and I hear it's very effective. 

I know people who have seen improvements in other areas just by doing crossfit. I may not be running 9 min miles,  but I do feel like my running endurance, even though it's not fast, has to be helped by the fact that I'm a lot stronger in my arms and legs. 

There are lots of websites out there about Crossfit. You can just google it or just ask me more questions.

I am a believer in Crossfit and I do enjoy it.  

Z-thanks for the crossfit info.  It sounds interesting.  I will talk to my trainer more about it.

My goal for the weekend, move my body.  My trainer is calling me so I will bike this weekend.  I would like to say I would run but I am not sure what kind of shape I am in so it will be a run/walk of some sort at some time.  My big goal is to evaluate and come up with a training plan.

Daughter's surgery is on Monday.  I am very nervous. I have never had a surgery and none of my kids have never had a surgery where they keep you overnight (they've had wisdom teeth and stuff like that).  I am going to be a wreck.  You would think being an advanced practice nurse for 23 years would make this easier, it just makes you more aware of all that could happen.  I watched a Grey's Anatomy marathon last night and that was the WRONG thing to do, in a wine drinking state where I could not rationalize as well as I normally would.  Please forgive my breakdowns the next couple of days.  Thank you to everyone.  You guys have been so so supportive and I love getting the inspires.  I promise when life settles, you will all be inspired back. 

ok, so I am working on getting my head out of my a$$.  I chose my training plans to begin next Monday.  Jan. 18 would be 20 weeks before my 1st tri and with the surgery and flying off to Florida on Thursday to Sunday for a work meeting, I would be good with that one.  I chose the 3x/week balanced 20 week sprint.  I know I will only swim 2x/week so I will exchange a run so it will be a 2-3-4 plan for me.  After that my olympic, my A race, is 9 weeks later so I chose the 8 week balanced lifestyle which is actually a 9 week plan.  I am excited now.  I will move my body every day this week to get ready to start training.  Woo Hoo!!! 

Weight is posted in my log.  I am surprised I lost anything.  I have done a lot of emotional eating since Tuesday when my trainer told me that I didn't have to give up red wine to be clean and healthy.  Red wine is a trigger for me to eat, especially at night.  I went home Tuesday, poured myself a glass of wine, and that started my resolution downfall.  Resolutions are meant to break and restart but at least they get me thinking about the changes that I could make to be healthier.  I will try to eat healthier this week.  Its already off to a good start.  I am going to go move my fat butt now.  I'll check back in later.  Happy Sunday Everyone and Happy Training today!!!