Filthy Fifties

Today's WOD:

For time, complete:

50 Box jumps, 24" box
50 Jumping pull-ups
50 Kettlebell swings, 1 pood
50 Walking lunge steps
50 Knees to elbows
50 Push press, 45#
50 Back extensions
50 Wall ball shots, 20# ball
50 Burpees
50 Double unders

I completed the WOD in 55:37; however, I had to maneuver around some people in the gym and I stopped to talk with a person for a minute or two, so not to be rude. Therefore, I'm giving myself a 5 min break for 50:37. That's still slow as all get out, so I've definitely got to beat that time the next time the WOD comes around.

I also substituted a 35# dumbbell for the 1 pood kettlebell. I know 1 pood equals about 36.11 pounds, but they don't make dumbbells that weight. I got a chance to use my new wall ball - yay! It rocks. I actually liked doing the 50 wall ball shots today. Usually, that kicks my ass but I can tell my leg strength has gotten a lot better. Plus, my flexibility in my squats.

They don't have a true GHD machine at any gym on post. They've got some kind of machine that's angled, so your feet are below your hips. I'm sure the original GHD machine makes back extensions and GHD sit ups harder to do than this machine, but that's all I got. I priced a GHD machine at about $210.00. I'm not ready to make that investment. Plus, it would be awkward carrying the darn thing into the gym with me, I think.

When I win the lottery, I'm building my own CrossFit garage/gym and I'll let some certified instructor use the gym for his or her own business, just as long as he or she allows me to do my "stuff". Of course, I'd prefer a female instructor but I am an equal opportunity kind of guy. LOL