Friday Dec.5 2008

WOD (workout of the day) One (1)minute of deadlifts @ 225lbs (NOT fast) 1 minute squated overhead press @20lbs (because of flexibility had to go this lite) 1 minute row for calories on rowing ergometer, 2 minutes rest repeat 5 times. My numbers were 8/17/11, 10/16/10, 9/15/11, 8/16/12, 9/13/15. The deadlift numbers I'm proud of because, one they show my strength and stamina is improving and two, they show that for now if I continue to take my time I will improve steadily towards my goals.

What's Happening

Been Crossfitting for about 5 or 6 weeks (still the slowest in all of the classes) but I like the classes because I don't have to worry about program design and my cardio is improving I'm getting leaner and I'm jumping higher. Last week I did 3x3 of 230lb deadlifts and the week or two before I managed a couple sets of 60 kilo clean & jerks. Also some 24" box jumps. Overall I'm stoked!

Hope my girlfriend or Chiropractor doesn't read this!

Some numbers from today 1rm test Back squat- 247lbs, deadlift-252. I could have done more weight but I was doing this in a crossfit class and I didn't want to hold the class up plus I was just being cautious.

Why I'm Blogging

I've been a personal trainer for 25 years in Orange County CA, and I have seen soooo many people give up after an injury. So I thought why not keep a blog to show people how far someone can return from a devastating injury. At one time I could Back Squat 405lbs and deadlift 365lbs. I could also Clean 90 kilos and Power Snatch 60k. The Olympic lifts came when I was in my early 40's so although there not that heavy, they show what my goals will be in terms of what I want to be able to do again.