Crossfit Home: Day something or other . . .

Every since I've started CF'ing at home (sounds dirrrty), I haven't been keeping track of what day into it I've been like I was when I was at Crossfit Ranch.  If I could justify the cost of going to CF Ranch, I'd keep going. But with me having the necessary gear at home and the monthly cost of going to CF Ranch, I had to rethink my priorities.

For one thing, doing a quick Google search on the web for Crossfit, you'll come up with a TON of different WOD's (Workout Of the Day) available to choose from. I just pick the ones where I have the equipment for.  Pretty much just body-weight, weight-lifting, and running WOD's for me.  I've been shopping around for a Concept 2 rower, but they're a pretty penny . . . used.

Another thing, I had to motivate myself to GO to the ass-end of town to go to an awesome gym.  On a good day, it took 20 minutes to get there from home.  I could make the same trip on a bike in about the same amount of time. But with the intensity of the workouts, I doubt I'd be able to make it back home in any reasonable amount of time . . . if at ALL!  I'd be calling for a ride or something.

Taking those things into consideration and the fact that I'm saving myself a good amount of money, allowing my masochistic tendicies to come to light in the comfort of my home was a better option.

I'm still saving up for some bumper plates because having those make total sense!  I would've dropped my plates yesterday if I could, but I didn't want to damage my gear or my concrete. They are SOOOO convenient.  Someday soon though, someday soon.

Yesterdays workover was the following:
10 minute AMRAP

5 Burpees
10 Thrusters
30 Double-unders . . .  err. Um. 60 jump-ropes.  I can't do a consistent double-under to save my ass!

I did the usual dynamic warm-up post in the previous few posts.  Got the core plenty warmed up and heart a-going.

I did four complete rounds and two thirds of the fifth round with my timer going off as I completed my tenth thruster.  I was drenched, my calves were sore and I REALLY had to concentrate on form for the last couple of sets thrusters.  I didn't need a tweaked back. I fucken HATE thrusters, and combine burpees and jump rope with that and I was queasy!  The contraction of the core, jumping up and down combined with exhaustion . . . a pretty potent spewifier make!  I fought hard not to hurl.

Tonight is relatively easy.  I'll be heading out for run at the Toro Estates.  I'd like to make it a 4 miler, but it's a bit warm and muggy.  I shouldn't need it, but I'm probably taking a bottle of water with me at least to splash my head with.  Looking forward to the run.

GD

p.s.
too lazy to check. run smiley :)