A New Year

I've bounced around a little on this blog, but the main reason I'm writing is so other people don't make the same mistakes I made. If you've had back surgery listen to the experts and/or ask questions until you're satisfied. What you might not know is that there are many ways of training to get the same results. Don't let anyone tell you there is only ONE way to train. You must find one that not only helps you meet your goals but also agrees with your personality.

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.

Lately

12-1 57.5Kg push press (I hate patience) 12-3 The worlds slowest "Fran". Fran is a crossfit workout; 21-15-9 reps of 42.5kg thrusters (full front squat with a push press) and pullups for time. I used a sundial LOL.

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!

Disclaimer

There are those who say I need a disclaimer. Well..... don't do anything until someone who should know better says you can do this or don't do that! I'm sorry, I just think people can and should think for themselves. There, that is my Disclaimer.

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.

My new goals

It is now 16 months since my back surgery. In the coming months I will be Crossfitting for awhile to try something new. But I have some very real goals. A 315lb Back squat, a 90kilo squat clean, 60kilo snatch or power snatch and a 100kilo front squat. I might think about improving my pressing power with a 80 or 90kilo jerk. This will take some time. I imagine about 24 months barring any setbacks(injuries). Wish me luck (or God bless) your choice.