Went to the docs yesterday. Result: torn medial meniscus. I. Knew. It. So...doing arthroscopic surgery on 12/28 to take the rest of it out. Note - this is knee surgery numero tres on my left knee and the second one dealing with my meniscus. Maybe I can get a "frequent shoppers" discount....?
Okay...I'm out.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Monday, November 2, 2009
Monday 11/2
Coming down with something. Feel like crap. Just want to go home and sleep. Think I'm passing up the gym today so that I can get over feeling like crap.
CF Total 11/1
Did a CrossFit total for the first time since 9/23. Haven't made much improvement at all since 1.) I haven't been working out as consistently as I should and 2.) I haven't been eating paleo.
:( Wuh-wuh-wuh. My numbers only went up in one area.
Deadlift 185
Shoulder Press 75
Back Squat 145
:( Wuh-wuh-wuh. My numbers only went up in one area.
Deadlift 185
Shoulder Press 75
Back Squat 145
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Met Con
Warm Up:
Handstand holds
Jump rope/attempting double unders
Squats
Shoulder pass through
5 Rounds for time: 18:35 (I think...)
15 ring dips (no rings available)
15 sit ups
15 squats
Run a lap
Got a side stitch on the last lap in my left side and also my left knee began to ache. No just bullsh*tting this knee thing either. Went to my orthopedic doctor on Tuesday of last week, had the MRI on Wednesday and I go for the results on November 2nd. Doc thinks I might've messed up my meniscus...again. We'll see.
Handstand holds
Jump rope/attempting double unders
Squats
Shoulder pass through
5 Rounds for time: 18:35 (I think...)
15 ring dips (no rings available)
15 sit ups
15 squats
Run a lap
Got a side stitch on the last lap in my left side and also my left knee began to ache. No just bullsh*tting this knee thing either. Went to my orthopedic doctor on Tuesday of last week, had the MRI on Wednesday and I go for the results on November 2nd. Doc thinks I might've messed up my meniscus...again. We'll see.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Another day at the gym
Backsquats 5-5-5-3-3-1-1
Warmed up with handstand holds and jump roping. Waited around to get the only backsquat bar and quickly remembered how much I hate Globo Gym. Typical Globo Gym goers routine: Lift a set, stand around, get a drink, change the song on my iPod, look at myself in the mirror, repeat. Argh! Finally got on the bar and warmed up with 45# bar. I can say that my squat is pretty damn good (and I'm also pretty damn short) because I was banging the bar on the "safety" bar type thing that would keep my bar from completely dropping to the floor and crushing me. No it wasn't a Smith machine. Took my shoes off as I don't have WL shoes yet and anticipated getting yelled at again for not having my shoes on. Another argh!
Yesterday I stated that the Melissa Byers post really got me motivated. However, in part of her post she said that she was only allowed to whine for 10 mins and then get over it and workout. Keep in mind, she is going to a CF box to train. Keep in mind, I am at a Globo Gym. When I bitch and moan it's no longer about the strength I have lost, but what idiots the other gym goers are and how much I miss the box at PCF (and let's not forget the people at PCF too). Gotta love getting interrupted by some meat head when I'm banging out my sets of 5-5-5-3-3-1-1 and he is going to do a few reps and then rest twice as long. Argh.
Ok - signing off for now folks.
Warmed up with handstand holds and jump roping. Waited around to get the only backsquat bar and quickly remembered how much I hate Globo Gym. Typical Globo Gym goers routine: Lift a set, stand around, get a drink, change the song on my iPod, look at myself in the mirror, repeat. Argh! Finally got on the bar and warmed up with 45# bar. I can say that my squat is pretty damn good (and I'm also pretty damn short) because I was banging the bar on the "safety" bar type thing that would keep my bar from completely dropping to the floor and crushing me. No it wasn't a Smith machine. Took my shoes off as I don't have WL shoes yet and anticipated getting yelled at again for not having my shoes on. Another argh!
Yesterday I stated that the Melissa Byers post really got me motivated. However, in part of her post she said that she was only allowed to whine for 10 mins and then get over it and workout. Keep in mind, she is going to a CF box to train. Keep in mind, I am at a Globo Gym. When I bitch and moan it's no longer about the strength I have lost, but what idiots the other gym goers are and how much I miss the box at PCF (and let's not forget the people at PCF too). Gotta love getting interrupted by some meat head when I'm banging out my sets of 5-5-5-3-3-1-1 and he is going to do a few reps and then rest twice as long. Argh.
Ok - signing off for now folks.
Monday, October 26, 2009
I'm not good....
...about posting on this thing every day! So here it is...
Friday 10/23
5 sets for time - 10 front squats 65-65-65-55-55-(45 bar)
10 push jerks 65-65-65-55-55-(45 bar)
Couldn't remember if it was 5 sets or 6 sets so I did 5 and then added another set on afterward. Don't know my time because my watch malfunctioned. Last time I checked it was high 8's so I'd say really high 8 mins or low 9 mins.
Monday 10/26
Warm up: handstand holds, bodyweight squats and dumb bell swings 30#
Deadlift: Round 1 - 5 reps @ 60% max = 75#
Round 2 - 5 reps @ 90% max = 125#
Shoulder Press: Same thing as above = 45# and 60#
Push Press: Same as above = 45# and 60#
Cool down: handstand holds and jump rope (singles)
Quick explanation behind today's workout: I was reading Melissa Byer's blog and I could totally relate to her whole "Life Stuff" getting in the way of our schedules/routines. Like Byers, my workout ethic, eating habits and sleeping habits have been sh*t since July. After moving back to New York, I took a huge hiatus from the gym. I used my aching knees and the lack of a CF box as my excuse not to join a Globo Gym. Basically, I had every excuse as to why I didn't couldn't work out. No bueno! I thought by signing up for my L1 Cert I'd get my ass in gear....however that really hasn't happened yet. So far, I've had a few good weeks, mixed in with a few crappy weeks. Byer's post really hit home with me when she talked about how sh*tty she felt when she did go to the gym because she had lost so much strength. My met con times suck ass and my strength has plummeted. Although a lot of it simply has to do with not going to the gym...there is also eating poorly and never getting enough sleep. So this is my public pledge to make an honest attempt at getting better in all 3 arenas! For the next 4-6 weeks, I am going to be following Crossfit 603's program of lifting 4 times a week and slowly building back up my strength. This means lots of deadlifts, presses etc. I'm going to love it! Starting November 1st, I will also be weighing and measuring my food, something I've never done. So there it is folks. Time to get strong again!
Friday 10/23
5 sets for time - 10 front squats 65-65-65-55-55-(45 bar)
10 push jerks 65-65-65-55-55-(45 bar)
Couldn't remember if it was 5 sets or 6 sets so I did 5 and then added another set on afterward. Don't know my time because my watch malfunctioned. Last time I checked it was high 8's so I'd say really high 8 mins or low 9 mins.
Monday 10/26
Warm up: handstand holds, bodyweight squats and dumb bell swings 30#
Deadlift: Round 1 - 5 reps @ 60% max = 75#
Round 2 - 5 reps @ 90% max = 125#
Shoulder Press: Same thing as above = 45# and 60#
Push Press: Same as above = 45# and 60#
Cool down: handstand holds and jump rope (singles)
Quick explanation behind today's workout: I was reading Melissa Byer's blog and I could totally relate to her whole "Life Stuff" getting in the way of our schedules/routines. Like Byers, my workout ethic, eating habits and sleeping habits have been sh*t since July. After moving back to New York, I took a huge hiatus from the gym. I used my aching knees and the lack of a CF box as my excuse not to join a Globo Gym. Basically, I had every excuse as to why I didn't couldn't work out. No bueno! I thought by signing up for my L1 Cert I'd get my ass in gear....however that really hasn't happened yet. So far, I've had a few good weeks, mixed in with a few crappy weeks. Byer's post really hit home with me when she talked about how sh*tty she felt when she did go to the gym because she had lost so much strength. My met con times suck ass and my strength has plummeted. Although a lot of it simply has to do with not going to the gym...there is also eating poorly and never getting enough sleep. So this is my public pledge to make an honest attempt at getting better in all 3 arenas! For the next 4-6 weeks, I am going to be following Crossfit 603's program of lifting 4 times a week and slowly building back up my strength. This means lots of deadlifts, presses etc. I'm going to love it! Starting November 1st, I will also be weighing and measuring my food, something I've never done. So there it is folks. Time to get strong again!
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