It has been a BUSY couple of weeks. I am getting ready to take 2 weeks off from work - so that adds a lot of items to my 'To-Do' list.
Still teaching 2 classes in the morning at CrossFit Hillsboro (Monday and Wednesday) along with taking friends from work through some exercises on Mondays at the office. Another friend of mine comes by my house on Tuesday and Thursdays for her workouts - she is progressing nicely! I am creating workouts for my wife and coming up with my own for me!
Basically I think about 2 things - Coffee and CrossFit. There is not even room for my VW's right now. It is very exciting - but very time consuming. I am having a great time - and seeing HUGE results.
Today I focused on my Deadlifts. I shot for my 1 Reps max, which if you have read this BLOG over the last couple of months, I am able to hit TWICE my body weight! I successfully lifted 320lbs today. As I tried for 325lb, I could tell my form was QUICKLY degrading. Although I am strong enough to get it up and not hurt myself, I don't want my body to think it is 'ok' to lift with poor form. I am going to work on GREAT FORM with lighter weight until I know I can push past that 325lb mark.
Outside of Deadlifts, I have been working on my handstands - which are getting MUCH better. The Yoga lady (Bradi) at AliveMMA showed me some pointers that have made a huge difference in my stability. Now it is a matter of practice.
A couple of the workouts this week have worked me over... Sunday was a tough one - 100 Pull Ups, 100 Push ups, 100 Sit ups, and 100 Squats for time... I completed it in about 27minutes. That was tough. I think I am still feeling the effects of it.
Monday was crazy because I worked out with my class at CrossFit Hillboro (it was a partner workout and we had odd numbers - so I jumped in) and then I worked out with my friend at the office before our busy day started.
Luckily Tuesday was a rest day... I am still sore.
