Naughty naughty monkey

Mr Airdyne, I hate you. Thought I’d put it out there:

:20 ballsout cycling

2:40 rest

5 rollercoaster rounds of cardiac quad ripping @

8-10-10-10-9 cal thingys

Oh yeah, I thought, “This shouldn’t be too tough. I should be ok.”.

Um. No. Not so much. A few of us mused that Rudy MUST have programmed this cause it was yet another jedi-mind trick that messed with our heads (and egos). He and Bryce are not just sadistic, but genius too. I love them. My Quads were cramping all over the place and all I could think around round 3 was, “OMGOMGOMG” mixed in with assorted pain-filled curses. You know, the usual.

I feel like I suffer more during these kinds of workouts because I always trained like, performed as, and am built like like a slow-twitch type gal. Throw a heavy pack on me, point me to camp a few miles up the mountain, and the train has left the station ... like any pack mule in South America, I have been bred to be a porter, not a sprinter ... I have basic coordination and am on the slower end, but I’m strong and steady. So these sprinty, explosive things really mess with me. Don’t get me wrong, I love it and welcome changes that will allow me to physically perform better, recover faster, or extend my shelf-life. I’m just saying that I’m not used to it - which is to say that change is a great thing and doing the same thing over and over expecting different results is the definition of stupidity. blah blah blah.

Anyway, coach was right. (he usually is... ok fine, he always is.) I have been flip-flopping between CFC and mainsite workouts. Not ideal ... and after so much needless suffering this week and a complete inability to do today’s RX’d WOD ... not good either. The constantly varied mantra is loud and clear - so I have to respect the method to the crossfit madness ... as well as the investments we’ve made into it. I’m going to heed his advice and stick to CFC programming - not only will I be able to enjoy the sadistic creativity alongside my beloved crew whenever I can get in, but the coaches know me, my strengths, and my limitations.

Post-wod brunch with the girls was awesome ... they make every moment of suffering worth it. No drinking for me later, tho. Really bad for the complexion and my other genetic disposition.

I also wanted to eat more, but last night's binge with Matt is still giving me nightmares and I'm still aching from it. I ate only 1 of the 6 cupcakes you see above. I have hidden them and pray Matt doesn’t find them.

Diet: -12

Sleep: 5 (maaaaattttttt!)

Mental energy: 7-8

Physical energy: 8, but sore

Stress: 6ish

Health: 90%