For the past 18 months I've focused on running long distances which as an obese person for most of my life was something that I never thought I could do. I'm proud to say that I've run 3 marathons and 8 half marathons.
What did I gain? A lot of mental strength to push through some pretty nasty painful moments...heeheehee... Seriously, running has a similar camaraderie to Crossfit. There's a bond among the runners huddled together in 45 degree temperatures at the start of a race at 6:30am in the hills of Leavenworth. Laura was my partner for my first Marathon and half Marathon, and Joel ran miles with me week after week and in countless races over the past year. When the pain is done, you look at one another and there's an instant bond of pride and accomplishment.
What did I lose? My body is not designed for running long distances. My muscles are tighter than hell, and my low back is say "F You!!!". While running, I kept Crossfitting, pushing load and pushing distance even when I could hear my body saying, STOP IT!!! Did I listen? No.
Officially, I'm checking my ego. As of last Thursday, I'm putting down the loads, not running, and avoiding all ballistic movements for 4 weeks. If I don't feel better, then it may be longer.
I'll be using this blog to post all of my WOD's and to keep me honest, because my EGO gets in the way ALL of the time.
Thursday 8/30
Swimming 20 minutes
12minute AMRAP 100M Row, 7 bench press (9 rounds)
Friday 8/31
Hike Rattlesnake Ledge
Saturday 9/1
Hike Paradise
Sunday 9/2
Not for time
Row 1000M
6 rounds - 5 Static Dips, 10 GHD's
4 rounds - 10 Squats on the Bosu Ball, 10 Ring Rows
40 O/H 12lb Ball Partner Sit Ups
Monday 9/3
Power Yoga
Tuesday 9/4
10 rounds - 200M Row, 10 Pull ups (25:19)
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