This picture is too funny Jessica on baby watch!

FGB...

We had a nice turnout today for the FGB fundraiser. Everyone pushed hard today was nice to see. And of course the food afterwards was a plus.

Julia's Birthday.

It was rather busy in the gym today everyone did a great job on the WOD. I ended up putting it off till tomorrow. By the time everyone left the house from Julias party it was after 8. And I ate too many carbs and felt YUCK so the thought of running was very unappealing. As much as I love carbs my body just feels so much better with out them. Julia seemed to have a good day she had her best friend over from her old school and seemed to enjoy her presents. Hard to believe she will be a true teenager next year.

Yet another beat down workout.

Wow, that workout kicked my butt. I think my time was 23:19 give or take a few seconds. My back was killing on the first round and I was getting in a bad mood thinking this workout sucks WTH. I kept loosing count and getting more aggravated all around just not a good workout for me. Nat on the other hand did a great job as well as everyone else today. I am happy to say I got another PR on my HPC so now I'm up to 100. Eventually I'd like to get BW. Today for my 2 elements I did BE and DU. I'm already dreading how sore my back is going to be in the morning and whatever the workout is. See everyone tomorrow... Tomorrow is Julia's B-day.

Me and Gavin

Gavin was doing his workout tonight he is getting a lot stronger by the day. I wish I had found CF when I was 9! So you probably already read about my mix up with the weights. I was soooo disappointed that I had the weights wrong I honestly thought I was doing 85 lbs. However I'm glad I double checked the math now I am determined to do that WOD with 85# I'll have to start adding some snatch work in. After the workout I added some extra BP, PP and did 20 walking lunges and 10 knees to elbows. My filthy 50 time is so bad that I'm going to pick 2 elements and add them at the end of the workout. There you have it Nat I am giving away my secret weapons...

Filthy 50

All I have to say is that sucked!!

Brownies

Nat made me some brownies for my bday. As you can see they are almost gone that was an over full plate I think the rest of the family might of had 3 or so. I think I'll blame Nat and her brownies for my poor proformance today for the WOD. Just kidding! Thanks a lot that was very nice of you! I should have just taken a rest day obviously my body is more worn down than I was aware of. I tried to DL and it was a joke same with SP not even in the ball park of my normal numbers. Know when to walk away... just going to call today an off day. Getting ready to head out to the movies and pig out on some pop corn gotta love carb days!

Grace

I am very happy that I can finally do Grace as RX'D I was worried cause I tried the first one and I was like ugh not sure I can do 30 of these. It's over 3 mins off my pr with 75#... such as life I'm sure my time will continue to go down as I get stronger. That is one of my favorite workouts cause it's over so quickly. But it is tough I felt like my heart was going to jump out of my chest and I couldn't catch my breath at the end. Everyone did a great job today most notable Nat did it as RX'D and Jess did it with 115!!!! Actually everyone did great because everyone went up in weight today so shows how much stronger they are all getting.

Rest Day

My legs are pretty sore from Fran and Michael so was very glad to take a full rest day. Rick and I went out and slung some lead and hung out at the bookstore for awhile. The weather has been perfect, but I am already dreading the cold. Tomorrow is Grace it sucks but one of my favorites cause it is over quickly!

My legs were so sore this morning from Fran so wasn't looking FWD to running at all. In the afternoon I did the ALT which was hang power cleans. Basically just out of curiosity wanted to see if I could get a PR after going to the cert and cleaning up my form a bit. And I have to say I was very pleased that I got 95# one of my goals is to get body weight PC. I'm going to try to add in cleans and bench press during the week. And in the evening I did Michael I have to say it was nice and cool out so that was a plus. That is one of my least favorite workouts. You know it's bad if I say the running was the easiest part. I really should add some BE as part of a warm up but I just really really dislike them they make me feel so nauseous. Ok so it's decided I am going to add them into my warm up! No sense in avoiding the things we hate. I thought it was pretty funny that as I was dying from the WOD and unable to move the first thing that came to my head was did I beat Jen? We all seriously need help... I have put on lots of icy hot and about to call it a night. I am looking forward to the rest day. The pic is of my new rocks from the weekend.

Kids getting along for once...

Our little monsters on the ride home this weekend. Actually overall they were pretty good and trip was enjoyable. Today I did Fran didn't get close to my PR I was hoping to break it today. I was just resting too much period. I should have pushed harder there is always next time. I am so happy with how strong all the girls are getting in the gym it's great to see them adding weight and also some doing real pull ups.

Off the Market

My sister and Drew tied the knot this weekend so we were away for that. The wedding was nice and Kat was beaming nice to see her so happy. We did zero workouts we planned on going for a long bike ride but that didn't work out. The traffic was insane because of some car show that was going on. We had a good time did get to go to the movies and was nice to just hang out. Because of travel I had an extra carb day I'll probably only get one this coming weekend to make up for it... well see. Today I was tired so only did bench obviously I need to work on that since we now have a female that can do BW for the workout. I was happy to get BW once! Always something to work on. I only did todays burpees of 45 I should have made up for the 2 days missed but I just didn't feel like it.

Randy

Wasn't really feeling like working out today my body is pretty tired. I'm a little sore from yesterday but basically just feeling drained. I'm thinking of taking tomorrow and the weekend off to see if that helps. Speaking of weekend we will be leaving tomorrow afternoon and going out of town my sister is getting married! So I will see everyone on Monday. Once again someone send me pics!! Or I'll have to do a handstand in a dress at the wedding... two things wrong with that statement I can't do handstands and I'm not wearing a dress. So send me some pics!

Beat down

Todays WOD was pretty tough. I'm thinking about doing "Randy" as my choice of hero workouts for tomorrow. The gym was crowded today but we seemed to move through smoothly. I'm pretty tired so going to keep this short tonight. Great job today everyone!

Rest Day

Unfortunately still had to do the burpees but other than that had a lazy day. Didn't do much of anything went to the bookstore for a bit and got some groceries. A couple of people came by the gym but overall was very quiet. It's nice to have Rick around to go downstairs at 530 I get to sleep in a bit longer. WOD is still not up for tomorrow I'm sure it probably wont be much fun.

Burpees in hotel.... yes we need help!

So I ran...

19:23 for the 3K. I am pretty tired so didn't want to do anything but figured I couldn't use that as an excuse. The run wasn't that bad even though my time sucks. I tried to keep a slow steady pace and I am happy to say not once did "I hate running" go through my head. I really just listened to the music and let my mind wander which made it slightly better. Running is one of the things that I try to avoid at all cost, however I shouldn't do that. I don't think I will ever actually enjoy running but I am going to make an effort to not find excuses or do the alt just because running pops up as the WOD. I'm glad that tomorrow is a rest day I am pretty beat down.

Barbell Cert

I see we are missing some fun WODS while we are gone. Today went well learned a lot of great information and I'm sure tomorrow will be more of the same. We also got to go to the movies and out to eat so nice to have a little free time. Looking forward to getting back home. See everyone soon!

DL

Wasn't really in the mood to lift heavy today but such as life. I was happy got a 3 rep PR on DL worked up to 225, but it was hard. We are leaving in the morning to go to the Barbell Cert so hopefully we get some good information that we can pass on to you guys. Email me some pics so I can keep the website updated well be home late Sunday night.

Back Squat

Nothing very impressive today on my BS only worked up to 145 this is my least favorite lift. I just realized I forgot to do my burpees and yet I am too tired so I guess I'll be doing a lot of burpees tomorrow. Everyone in the gym did a great job today on the squats. Also Natalie got 3 kips in a row she really has it down now. And Jess got 195 on BS damn she is strong. And I need to mention that Jen has beautiful form on the BS I think that is going to be her lift.

Burpee Club

Rick made it home safely and like nutcases we were still doing the burpee club tonight.

Rest Day

Took the rest day tried to get everything in order for Ricks return home. Nat and Jess came over and helped clean up the gym. Michelle should get some credit because it was her idea to begin with. I didn't bother to call and tell her to come over because her husband just returned as well and I know they needed some family time. And then John had to go and break the pull up bar!! Which was actually pretty funny I have to say I was very proud of him that he just moved on to another pull up bar like a true crossfitter! He felt so badly but such as life these things happen not a big deal at all. Now he thinks he has to loose weight ;) I wish John had started here long ago he has already seen great results but he will be leaving us the end of the month he'll be moving out of state. However, I am sure he will be back once in awhile to get in a WO. It's late and my alarm clock will be going off before I know it. So going to call it anight.