Guess who did their first official crossfit WOD (workout of the day) to-day!?
Here’s the story… since that sad sad day, I’ve been searching for my new home (a.k.a. a “replacement” for the WREC). I’ve tried four gyms in the past two and half weeks, in addition to a few at-home workouts and tire-flipping, sandbag-slamming workouts. Until today, I haven’t found place that fits. It’s nearly impossible to match anything up to the WREC facility. I try telling myself over and over again that I will have to settle with something that isn’t necessarily 5-star resort status. Easier said than done.
So the search continued this afternoon…
Hello, Crossfit. It wasn’t that I was afraid to try the current fitness craze. I’ve only waited this dang long because I knew I’d love it. I was afraid of OCD (Obsessive Crossfit Disorder). After all, I already wear my love for burpees and box jumps on my sleeve.
My first official crossfit workout was FRAN-tastic. I walked in clueless as to what a thruster was. I left saturated in sweat, sore, and smiling :)
Warm-up
3 sets:
- 10 burpess
- 10 air squats
- 10 sit-ups
Strength
- 4 x 15 v-ups (1 min. rest between)
WOD: “Messed Up” Fran* (21-15-9)
- 800m run
- 21 thrusters @ 45#
- 21 pull-ups w/ band
- 400m run
- 15 thrusters @ 45#
- 15 pull-ups w/ band
- 200m run
- 9 thrusters @ 45#
- 9 pull-ups w/ band
*Normally Fran does not include running. Of course the WOD today included running outdoors in the 95F heat.
I haven’t committed to a gym yet, but the search may have temporarily ended today. There are many things I’m considering — facility, price, location — but, I am still tossing thoughts back and forth as to what I want my fitness focus to be, as that will dictate my decision and seal the deal.
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That is so awesome that your first WOD was a version of Fran! Fran is like the ultimate benchmark WOD of CrossFit!!! I have been doing CrossFit forever and absolutely love it! I can’t say enough good things about it!
What an awesome looking workout!! Can I just say how impressed I am that you put burpees in the WARMUP!? You’re an animal!
Haha, I didn’t write the workout. Don’t worry, I was sweating during the warm-up :) I <3 burpees.
Great job! Like you, I’ve been wanting to try crossfit, but have been putting it off. I know for sure I can’t do a pull-up, let alone 21!
Can you take one class at Chico and get use of the gym?
I think so… classes aren’t cheap =/
I have always wanted to try crossfit. My aunt and cousin teach it at their gym, but they live in another state so I can’t really just go take it. This sounds awesome though.
I love burpees, too. A lot of people don’t, but I think they’re awesome.
Awesome! From everything that I’ve heard about Crossfit, it sounds like it’s right up your alley. I’m actually going to my first Crossfit class next week! Like you, it’s sort of been a long time coming and I’m really excited :)
Eager to hear how it goes for you! :)