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I’m Tired of Only Being “Okay” At CrossFit

June 7, 2022June 5, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in Training for CrossFit Games

The eye-opener for me was 22.3 of the CrossFit Open. I was so angry because that workout should have been in my wheelhouse. All of the Open 2022 sucked for me. I should have done much better.

That’s when I decided to quite sucking at CrossFit and get serious again.

However, last week when I was practicing chest-to-bar pull ups in my garage gym and failing and failing, I realized that I can no longer do this alone.

I wish I had realized this sooner in my CrossFit career. I wish I had had someone suggest this. Admittedly, COVID-19 did not help. I entered a period of severe depression, and the only thing I could do in CrossFit was maintain.

Now, I’m shooting for the Games and soliciting a coach. We’ll see how this goes!

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The Sucky Part of CrossFit: Recovery

June 3, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit

As one who loves to feel pain and soreness (since it is truly what makes me feel alive), I’m used to the soreness after a tough workout.

That being said, it doesn’t mean it’s all that fun.

I ran a 7k on Saturday. Yesterday, my left leg hurt more than my right leg. It’s got a nice knot in it.

Monday, it was a bit better but still there. It limits what you can do for future workouts. Which is why it sucks. I’m okay with it hurting. I hate that you are limited while you are recovering.

Most of the time, the soreness is tolerable. It’s only when I go over the brink that this happens.

After Murph last week, the first few workouts were tough, too.

I just wish my body would recover faster.

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If You Can’t Sleep, Lift!

June 1, 2022May 28, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit

I could not sleep the other night. It’s because my 9-year-old Irish Wolfhound cries in the middle of the night. We suspect she has dementia (common with her breed, although no one can say for sure), so she cries for me. I go down and pet her (she can no longer climb our stairs), and then she’s fine.

However, I’m not fine. I’m usually left wide awake.

The other night, it was 1 AM. I decided to get up and lift because I could not go back to sleep.

So here’s me lifting at 2 AM and subscribe to my YouTube channel today!

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Following My Dreams: Should I Train for the CrossFit Games?

May 28, 2022June 5, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in Training for CrossFit Games

I did Murph last week, and something changed. The way I felt afterwards; euphoria doesn’t even begin to describe it.

I made a video and could not stop watching it. There was something about it that I still can’t describe.

Doing Murph made me think of my friend, Justin Thompson. He’s a veteran, and Murph is big with him. I haven’t seen him since COVID-19, so he was on my mind.

Then, a few days later, I was working out early in the morning at my home gym and the thought occurred to me, “I want to go to the CrossFit Games.”

I didn’t think it ridiculous at all; in fact, now that I’m a masters athlete, I think I have a good chance (of course, I could be delusional).

But I would need a trainer. There’s no earthly way I could do it by myself.

That’s where Justin comes in. He’s a CrossFit Level 3 trainer. I’ve trained with him before. If anyone could help me achieve my dream, it would be him.

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CrossFit Hero Workout DT

May 25, 2022May 22, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Workouts

CrossFit Hero workout DT is one of my favorite workouts because it is so challenging. It’s heavy weight (which I love).

DT Workout:

5 RFT:

12 Deadlifts
9 Hang Power Cleans
6 Push Jerks

105 lbs for women.

I love lifting heavy. I love clean and jerks. This is my workout.

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Memorial Day Murph 2022

May 21, 2022May 22, 2022 by crossfitmomm, posted in CrossFit Workouts

Today I did CrossFit Hero Workout Murph.

Murph consists of:

1 mile run
100 pull ups
200 push ups
300 air squats
1 mile run

It is one of my absolute favorites. It was the first CrossFit Workout I ever did, and it hooked me. It’s such a great workout and a great way to honor those who have served our country. Such euphoria today. Doing these workouts truly makes you appreciate the wonderful like we have here in the United States.

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