Where Is My Motivation?

Green Day's "Longview" comes to mind these days. It's been 1 full week since we have done any sort of exercise. Shame. My back is still bothering me and I just feel sore and even my knees are bothering me today.

We were going to do an outside running WOD after work since we didn't wake up to go to the RAC, but it's difficult for me to feel like it when I have this pain in my ass/back. No joke.

I know I need to buck up and just get 'er done, but I don't know if running and lifting will exacerbate my issue even more, or if some movement might do a body good.

At any rate, I need to find my motivation mighty soon because I'm not getting any thinner or stronger by eating like I have coupled with inactivity.

It's an inner battle that I need to figure out and just press on. It's a way of life, it's not temporary; this I know. Hoping Chad and I can just help each other get back to good after breaking bad.

Temporarily Benched

So I did nothing yesterday, and I don't plan on doing anything again today. But, we'll see.

I woke up at 3:30AM and could not go back to sleep - somewhat due to the pain I'm experiencing in my lower right back and glute area. It's not fun.

I just wish my body would follow the determination in my mind to do another Half, but in light of recent events, I'm not certain this will be possible...this year.

I'd like to get to the root of the issue and really hope it's not due to a surgery in vain.

Such is life, and there's always room for improvement.

If not today, there's always tomorrow. Yes, it goes against the whole Carpe Diem attitude, but I'm trying to handle this in the balance of wisely, but not too conservatively.

No Running!

Blah, my plan to XF and Run was foiled today. My excuses? I didn't sleep well enough to wake up and go to the gym this morning and my lower back, where I had a deep-set lipoma removed 2 years ago (which did help for awhile but what is most likely the scar tissue from the removal of it), is really bothering me and causing pain. Running probably isn't the best idea tonight. Plus my legs are a bit sore, so with everything said, I don't want to compromise anything else. Plus, I really do need new shoes. However, MUST hop back on the train tomorrow. Try and XF and a Run. For now, I'll be treating this blasted back of mine and stretching.

Sorry to disappoint. I'm a bit miffed myself.

Tomorrow is a new day.

Mighty Monday Part 2

So we went to the RAC. It was packed, so we just dove right into the WOD after warming up...

Warm Up

Dynamic Stretches

WOD

"TRR"
3RFT
15 Thrusters (65/95#)
20 Russian KB Swings (35/45#)
250m Row
K 13:41
C 13:48

Finisher

KB Side Bends 20 each side

Extra

K ball crunches and back

Mighty Monday Pt 1

Soooooo we didn't get up to go to the RAC this AM, so I insisted we pack our gym bags and meet there after work.

I'm thinking some Bodybuilders and Thrusters - maybe KB swings - are in order.

Also, I think, let me emphasize THINK, I am going to try and run the Star City Half Marathon on November 23rd!! With my recent emphasis on increasing my weekly mileage anyway, what better way to hold my feet to the fire than to sign up for another Half?!

Here's my proposed training schedule. The signing up must occur to make it REAL.

I do need some new shoes and inserts, so I guess that's a bit of incentive, too! Plus running in the Fall is ideal!! I also noticed I was in the best shape when I was running more and CrossFitting. Hoping I can make it happen as I am in desperate need to drop some lbs.

Stay tuned for our update after BollardWODSquad hits the RAC this evening...

Cool(ish) Runnings

Since we took Friday off, we decided to take advantage of the cooler morning temperatures and run on Saturday AM.

Although it wasn't quite as cool as I had hoped, it was still pretty nice - just a bit humid. I had also enjoyed a couple of adult beverages and not the healthiest of food the evening prior, so I wasn't in top running shape. It felt a little bit difficult, no lie. I need to up my game with the running. I really want to build back up, so here's part of my buildup.


Do you remember the 21st night of September?

THURsty!

Warm Up

Dynamic Stretches

Skill/Strength

KATE
Bench

K 5/5/5/5/3/2/0*fail

45/55/65/75/80/85/95#

Superset

Cable Crossovers

3 x 10 @ 20#ea arm

Roman Chair Abs
3 x10

Bicep Dumbbell Curls

2 x 7 @ 17.5

Hammer Curls

1 x 7. @ 17.5

Superset

Tricep Kickbacks

2 x 10 @ 12

Dips

2 x 10

S Bar Curl @ ?

1 x 20

Tricep Rope Pulldown

3 x 10

1 @ 25

2 @ 27.5

CHAD
Bench Press 4X10
185/185/195/205

Cable Crossovers
3X10 @ 70

Arm Curls
3X10 @ 40

Preacher Curls 
3x10 @ 65 lbs

Reverse Curls
3x10 @ 50

WOD

"Getting Leggy With It"
4 RFT

10 DL (135/235#)

Run 100m

10 AS

Run 100m

C 12:09

K 12:20