December 2011
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Crossfit in 2011 recap
In 2011- my second year of crossfit I have made some great accomplishments.
1. I Ran my first 10 K – the longest I’ve ever run in my life
2. Competed in 2 crossfit competitions- one as a team and one individually (where I came in 5th out of 28 women).
3. I increased all my lifts, some more than others:
Jerk increased by 45 lbs (135# now)
Deadlift increased by 65 lbs...
Last Few Minutes of the day... Snails Pace!
16 minutes until freedom!!!! 3 day christmas weekend :)
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elizabeth is a bitch!
Did the crossfit workout called “elizabeth” last night.
The wod was 21-15-9
95 lb SQUAT cleans and ring dips.
Did rx weight, but used a small band on ring dips. The cleans were pretty heavy- really focused on doin real squat cleans which i dont usually do instead of power cleans with a front squat. Was rough.
Time 13:26.. Happy with that. My legs felt like jelly just...
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Paleo Dinners
Paleo yumminess-
“breaded” chicken tender* pieces in a bunch of herbs (orageno, garlic powder, pepper..)
*No not like chicken fingers but real chicken tenders- that piece of meat under the breast.
made pesto (chopped basil, walnuts, olive oil, black pepper, sea salt.. skipped the parmasean)
Steamed some fresh broccoli and frozen cauliflower and tossed it all together.
* I added...
Things your co-workers will not understand and...
femme-enforme:
The need to file/trim your calluses, blisters and skin tears at your desk, perhaps while on a conference call or conversing with said co-worker(s)
Obsessive hydration
The giant lunch box filled with individually packed items which are eaten on a schedule and in order throughout the day
The ever-present gym bag (“If I leave it in my car, my clothes will get cold”)
The...
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Crossfit total pr
Pred on backsquat- (by 5lbs) 185
Press (wasnt feelin it 10 under my pr) 75
Pred on deadlift- (by 15 lbs) 270 lbs
Total 530- tied my last cf total
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mattys-a-murderah asked: Not sure if anyone has asked you this, but what do you do to stay motivated? Any specific habits?
Photoshoot
Hope you enjoy the photos one of our members took this weekend at our gym. This is my second home and this is my crossfit family! :)
crossfitpete asked: Just curious... Where are you from...? I have a competition on Saturday too at Crossfit Amped. Wasn't sure if you were from around the Seattle area or just a coincidence!
How Much Water Should You Drink?
I have been trying to drink a gallon of water today in prep for an upcoming competiton.. I looked to the cf journal for more info on how much i should really be drinking.
How much water should you drink:
Everyday and pre-competition: Simply take your weight in pounds, divide by two and drink that number of ounces of water each day. So, a 150-lb. athlete should target consuming 75 oz. of water...
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Food For Competitions. What do you bring?
I have an all day crossfit competition comming up on saturday. I plan to go grocery shopping tonight to stock up on snacks and stuff to bring with me. Here are some of the things I am planning:
Coconut water - for good source of electrolytes
Water - DUH
Fruit- Banana (good Carb) & Berries
Apple with almond or sun butter - (protein & Sugar)
Baked sweet poato (good Carb) and burger on...
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FRAN.. who doesn't love her?
For those of you who haven’t had the pelasure to meet FRAN yet:
The workout is 21 Thrusters, 21 pullups, 15 thrusters, 15 pullups, 9, thrusters, 9 pullups. It is a quick workout but man do your lungs burn for hours afterwards.
The story behind the Crossfit benchmark workout FRAN: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2nsZ9Lbz-8
No wonder i feel like barfing/dying when i do fran!
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WOAH!
Where did all these new followers come from?!?
All of the sudden today i got like 20 new followers!
Thanks for Following my blog!
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Yummy Paleo Chicken Soup!
Caldo De Pollo
1 chicken carcass (place in a large soup pot and add enough water to cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 2 hours or until all the meat has fallen off the bone. Pick out the bones and discard. Add another 4-6 cups of water to bring back to a soup-like consistency)
5 carrots, diced
1 red onion, diced
1 14.5oz can diced tomatoes
1 cup Salsa Verde (I like the Trader Joe’s...
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Lunch Time
Just saw a guy in the lunch room eat for lunch:
A buiscuit with butter and he sprinkled salt on it & pudding.
Yum… Lots of nutrients there!
And i am stuck with homemade paleo chicken soup. Darn, shoulda traded with him.
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