Jan. 20. HIIT

Warm up: X2
Run 1/4 mile/Row 500m/JR 150 su
10 Deep Squats (hold at bottom 5 sec)
10 Push ups
10 Sit ups
60 sec. active hang
20 walking lunges

WOD: For time.
100 squats
30 Box jumps
30 Kettlebell swings
30 sit ups
30 ball slams
30 wall ball shots (10 lb ball)
800 meter run (1/2) or Row 1000 meters

My time: 20:31!!!

After seeing this WOD posted I had second thoughts of attending class, I admit that. My son had an appointment at 11. So in order to attend class I had to go to the 10:30 class and I hadn't been to that one before, so faces I wasn't used to seeing. I had to get up and get moving fast in order to make it on time since it was out of my normal routine. I didn't think going 30 minutes early would throw me off so much but it did. I totally understand the "pick a time and stick to it" advice you read in workout magazines.

You get a routine going and when it gets disturbed, altered, or halted...it does have its effects. Some small, some not, but it is something to be mindful of and remember. Perhaps, when you've been at it for longer it becomes easier to "just wing it".

I already know that my body craves it and that I regret it when I don't go. However, I also know that sometimes I have to also listen to my body. With a calf problems and hip problems I have to pay attention. I know how far I can push and when to let up. I also know there are times when I want to push it more than I should for no other reason than to see what I'm capable of, what I'm made of, how strong I am, or to beat my last time on something.

This makes me thankful for the Physio I've been receiving. With Julie's help, my calf and hip will get stronger, better, and then I'll be able to run, run, run and push a little more. I hate feeling like I have a restraint, but I have no desire to injure myself to the point that I can not go to the gym.

I have been really sore this week. The back of my left thigh (hamstring) is extremely sore. My left calf (the problem calf) has not bothered me. However, the oposite calf has - and I find it so frustrating! I managed to push through and I plan to spend the weekend resting this body I've tortured this week with intense workouts. My neck is really tight and stiff as well. I hoping that with a little weekend rest that I'll be ready to rock-n-roll come Monday morning.

~T~