Once upon a time, about a week after I officially signed up for Crossfit, I had the crazy idea to sign up for a half marathon as a non-runner. A non-runner, you say? Without getting into a philosophical conversation about what makes one a runner, my distinction is this: If you are passionate about what you […]
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I started training for my “first and last and one and only” half marathon with no formal plan, running twice a week: Thursday Crossfit Endurance classes (various intervals, usually around 3 miles total distance), and a Saturday “long run” with increasing mileage as time went on. I only added additional weekly training runs about five […]
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If you have been following my emotional roller-coaster of half-marathon training, you would know it has been a rough journey from hating running to developing just a strong dislike. The past months have been extremely challenging, pushing my body to new limits when it comes to running, hitting milestones for distance with seven, eight, and […]
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Maybe because I am not feeling as “aesthetically fit” as I was a month or two ago, I am becoming a bit more judgmental on how women are choosing to boast progress in their fitness. While I’m usually the last person to have haters, I posted a comment in a female-focused lifting group on Facebook […]
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If I walked into every Crossfit class and looked at the whiteboard thinking, “There is no way I can do that,” I probably wouldn’t have achieved a percent of what I have already. I go into each Crossfit class knowing that it is it not at all a matter of if I can or if I […]
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For some people, working out is therapeutic, and for the most part I am right there with them, with full on endorphins flying during workouts and leaving the gym, feeling stronger, empowered, and confident. When that doesn’t work, I like to write. Writing for me is a way to let go of thoughts that working […]
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After I finished my individual Crossfit competition this year, my Grandma asked me if I was done with Crossfit now. As if the competition marked the end of the season or end of my training. To me it was a silly question to which I replied, “It never ends…” I feel Crossfit is one of […]
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Like most women who have been doing the lifting weights thing for a while, my body has been continuously transforming. I have been purging my closet seasonally, sadly packing up all of my XS cardigans that I have She-Hulked my way out of, and sending all of my jeans and work pants that no longer fit […]
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By the third time competing you would think I’d be an expert at the whole competition experience, right? Nope, still same amount of preparation needed (mentally and physically), same amount of nerves, same amount of excitement! On 9/7/13, our box hosted a team competition, priding itself in the largest competition in the region with around […]
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Sharing tips for Crossfit mobility for hips and shoulders, Lisa of Fabulous in Fayetteville is guest-blogging today on injury prevention techniques. This super strong chickie has had her share of injuries in the past, so is excited to share what she has learned along the way with my readers. You can read more about her Crossfit experiences over […]
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