She's Baaaaaack

To continue from yesterdays post, dinner last night was a half pound burger with bacon and avocado, fries w/ ketchup, and a vodka/water/lime later in the evening.  Tasted great, and surprisingly didn't feel that awful afterwards.

Maybe I should eat like that more often...big time PR in the gym today with none other than Crossfit's most famous workout - Fran.  For those of you who don't know, Fran is:

21, 15, 9 of
#95 thrusters
pull ups

4:06

Man this workout felt good.  Butterfly pull ups felt really solid, and only in the 9 set did I switch back to the gymnastic kip.  Previous PR was around 4:55, so I'm thrilled with this time.  Honestly, I just wanted to survive it based on the previous night's diet and lack of sleep (not because we were out, I just didn't sleep well).  Part of my motivation during the workout was going up against both Chris and Bryce.  Both athletes are stronger and have better metabolic conditioning than I do, so this workout was a big win for me.  Had a great push from Keith and Anne from Virtuosity as well.

Diet for the day
Breakfast - 3 eggs, 2 slices bacon, 1 slice paleo banana bread, 1 banana, handful of brazil nuts

Post-wod - muscle milk

Lunch - Large salad with chicken, steak, avocado, veggies, cheese (oops) and dressing (not sure, prob sugar based)

Dinner - TBD

Heading out to NYE party with Mango, Coach, and Andy.  Should be full of lots of non-paleo activities.  Also looking forward to a pizza party tomorrow.    

Chasing coach

Bryce and Mango are in town!  So, first thing we do?  Hit the gym.  


Warmed up, then hit 5x5 heavy deads.  Deads are probably my worst lift, so I'm always dreading them.  


185 - 225 - 245 - 265 - 300 (PR)


300 felt really strong.  Had Bryce, Keith and Chris yelling at me.  Had it taped, and surprisingly kept great form.  Probably had a few more in me as well.  Very curious now as to what my one rep max is.  Great push from everyone.


WOD 
5 rounds of:


21 Double Unders
7 Hang Power Cleans @ #135
3 Push Jerks @ #135


8:53


Had a good old fashion face off with Bryce.  Stayed with him on the first round - 21 straight double unders.  Did my first round only 5 seconds slower than coach.  Then he started to pull away - shoulders slowly became super fried from the double unders and kept losing my breath.  Last set turned into quick singles.  Bryce and Chris yelling in my face to do them quickly really helped.  All push jerks (pressed many of 'em) were unbroken.  Great workout.


Diet for the day:


Breakfast 
3 eggs
3 slices bacon
frozen fruit
brazil nuts


Pre-wod
quarter pound ham w/ mustard and mayo
banana
brazil nuts


Post-wod
muscle milk
banana


Dinner
TBD - out with mango and coach!

Learning to crawl...

I never thought I would be a blogger.  I don't normally read blogs, I've never posted on a blog, and I certainly don't know where the name came from.  But, seeing as how I've recently made the decision to tryout for the 2010 Crossfit Games via the Northeast Sectionals on March 20 - 21st, a training blog seems appropriate.

In this blog I'll be documenting my journey towards sectionals.  I'll be addressing my strengths, weaknesses, nutrition, personal records, injuries, and everything else that goes along with training.  I should tell you that first and foremost I am a grad student at NYU.  Next semester I start my internships, and that combined with classes will take up most of my time.  So from time to time, I'm sure my posts will reflect my progress in school.  I'm looking forward to training as my outlet, my release.  I'll use it to blow off steam...stay sane...stay healthy during stressful times.

So thats it.  Follow my blog.  I'll keep you updated.  I'll make you laugh.  I'll request criticism.  Enjoy.

I'll see your ass at sectionals...