APFT

Today, I wimped out and didn't try the snatch WOD. Instead, I went home and took a nap. I was beat for some reason. I think it's because I ran a couple miles last night with an old friend, plus I did complete the Army's Physical Fitness Test this morning. I would like to report that CrossFit is helping in my effort to max the test. I know I've got lots of work to do on my running ability; however, my push-ups increased as well as my sit-ups. In fact, my sit-ups were rock'n! I completed 62 push-up but I'm pretty sure I'll max them next time. I've only got 11 more to do (i.e., 73). On the other hand, I did 80 sit-ups and I was still going. My core is definitely a lot stronger now, after doing CrossFit. I was flabbergasted, but highly proud of myself to say the least. I did the run in 16:38, which gave me an overall score of 263 out of a possible 300. I must run the 2-mile in 13:36, which to me is some craziness. I'm not even sure people over 40 can run that fast - LOL!

Whooped My Butt

Wow! That WOD was rough. I completed it in 35:52. I tore my hands up a little, but the tape I used cut down on the damage. My biceps are burning like crazy. I was going to take six Motrin; however, a six pack of Miller Lite sounded a lot better. I know... Now, I'll have to run or swim tomorrow in addition to the WOD to burn off all the calories. Life is tough sometimes. LOL I'm sure I won't be able to bend my arms very well tomorrow. O' well... No pain, no gain.

Today, I completed yesterday's WOD, since I didn't have a way to weight myself. I completed the WOD in 49:49. I thought I might pass out for a moment as I began the fourth set, but I hung tough and got through it. Wow, that was a little tougher than I expected. :-)

Five times for time:

135lbs DL, 15 reps
135lbs HPC, 12 reps
135lbs FS, 9 reps
135lbs PJ, 6 reps

The DL's and PJ's were the easiest of the routine. I began using the crossed-arm method to complete my FS's. I found it easier to balance and my wrists didn't feel like they were going to break in half. HPC's weren't too bad. Doing it all together, that made it rough.

First Day on the Job

Today, I began my tour of duty with the internal affairs division of my organization. No one I knew emailed me today. I hope that's not any indication of things to come. LOL My new co-workers have made me feel right at home. I'm all settled and all my equipment seems to be in working order. Now, I just need to relax and let life take it's course.

WOD: Nate: I completed 9 rounds, however, I did four kipping pull-ups instead of two muscle-ups. The rest of the routine I did as RX'd, except I used a 75lbs dumbbell because I didn't have access to a 2 pood Kettlebell. I became quite winded after the fifth or sixth round. I need to work on my shoulder strength, so I can lower myself more than I did today.