Worked out at the 6:30 AM class this morning since I have work/school all day today until 8:30 PM.

Today’s workout was Helen and was for the leader board.

There’s this kid that I find really annoying… probably one of the only guys that’s smaller than me at the box. I just always see him cheat during workouts, but anyway, right before he started he comes up to me and says “guess your my competition this morning, huh?” I got me mad and I thought to myself “No, you’re not my competition because you’re using a 35 lb kettle bell while I’m doing Rx (53 lb). Also, you’re an asshole.”

Anyway, ended up beating him and making a good time of 9:29.

Time to eat and get ready for a long day.

Other than the family atmosphere, I think my favorite part about Crossfit is that it’s changed my mentality to want to be stronger rather than looking better.

As busy as I was… this was a good PR week.

275 deadlift
Started using a 62 lb kettle bell
and today, PRd with at 145 squat clean

I know it’s not much, but I’m getting there. As soon as I finish this semester, I’m going to start going harder with my workouts.

So I officially can say that I’ve competed at a crossfit event now.

It was such a great and humbling experience. Even though this was just a small, in-house challenge… it was a really good experience especially for my first time competing.

A year ago today, I would have never imagined I would be able to do this kind of stuff. As cheesy as it sounds, Crossfit has made a really big impact on my life. Since the first time I walked into that gym, the coaches and other people have treated me as an athlete. I love the fact that everyone was cheering with each other and making sure each of us gave all we had. I’m very ready to continue getting better and stronger.

WOD:

1000 meter row

3 Rounds: 
8 Turkish get ups
10 tire flips
12 sand bag to shoulders

 I need a beer. 

Laying on the ground, unable to move, with your heart beating out of your chest after an intense WOD.

Today’s WOD:

17 minute AMRAP
17 power cleans
17 double unders
17 front squats
17 double unders
17 push press
17 double unders

 I got 2 rounds plus 40. 

I have to run the mile again. We did a different route yesterday morning that was a little over a mile, so technically I could have a faster time. I’m supposed to go tonight to do that, so I’m trying to decide if it’s important enough for me to do.

This morning’s WOD was….

Strength
Shoulder to overhead: 3-3-3-3-3 

10 Minute AMRAP
1 squat clean thruster
10 double unders
2 squat clean thruster
10 double unders
3 squat clean thruster
10 double unders
……. continue for AMRAP

 I got 7 rounds plus 1 thruster at 95 lbs.

They’re always so much fucking fun.

Wall climbs, bear crawls, monkey bars, rowing, lizard crawls, and tire flips.

I love my gym.

Mentor training today went great! We really do have a great group this year and I think Lupita and I did great on our part of the training.

Also, today’s WOD was Crossfit Total. The last time I did this workout was about 6 months ago. I PR’d in every lift. I was hoping for more… but I guess I have to take into account that I didn’t crossfit or do any heavy lifts for the past 3 months.

                            Old PR             Today’s PR
Shoulder Press:      90 lbs                100 lbs
Back Squat:           165 lbs               205 lbs
Deadlift:                  235 lbs               265 lbs

Also, I just found out that I got my first Dental School interview. :D

Model UN training tonight…. hope this goes just as smoothly!