Workout of the Day

So I did a BodyRock.tv workout today. I’ve tried some of their moves before, but not an entire workout. She isn’t a Crossfitter, but she has an amazing body and is obvioulsy strong and fit. She does unique movements that … Continue reading →

For the last several weeks I’ve been in a rut, feeling de-motivated, run down, tired and just plain burned out. I’ve had more disappointing workouts than good ones, and struggled to want to do much of anything in the gym. … Continue reading →

Every few months Jill and I like to do the 300 WOD to see if we’ve improved. I don’t check my previous WOD times before I do it. I used to but it stressed me out too much so I … Continue reading →

Sometimes in a workout you may know that you could have DONE better, but you also know you GAVE it your ALL. I did that today. We did the 11.5 CrossFit Games Open WOD (20 minutes of: 5 Power Cleans … Continue reading →

Participating in the CrossFit Games Open WODs has helped point out some of my weaknesses.  I already know most of them, but this has motivated me to focus on improving myself in my weak areas moreso than I have been … Continue reading →

I LOVE my Sunday WODs!!  Sunday is our day to work on our weaknesses, test and challenge ourselves, and have some fun!  We are relaxed, not in a hurry to get going or to get out.  We always have a … Continue reading →

Several of us from No Excuses decided to participate in the CrossFit Games Open.  I think that it will be fun to measure myself up against several thousand other women around the WORLD!  Knowing that there are some amazing women … Continue reading →

Today was one of those days when I achieved a most unexpected Personal Best at the gym. The WOD was 6 rounds of: 1 rope climb, 15 box jumps, 20 ghd sit ups, with a 2:00 rest in between each … Continue reading →

Saturday I wanted to help a friend meet her goal of running a half marathon this month. Christine had signed up for one but couldn’t go because her husband had to make up work days missed during our Snow Storm … Continue reading →

“Danny” 20 minute AMRAP 30 Box Jumps 24″ 20 Push Press 80# 30 Pull ups (butterfly) I got in 2 rounds plus 30 box jumps and 8 push press. My left arm was bothering me a lot. I realized that … Continue reading →

Yesterday I took it easy and ran a nice 5 miles (in 28 degrees). Today I decided to make up 2 WODs that I missed during the week. 5 rounds for time of: (finished in 45:53) 10 Wall Climbs 10 … Continue reading →

Front Squats 5 sets of 3 reps Maxed out at 125, made 2 reps of 130. More muscle up practice. Feeling TIRED, heavy, sluggish. Going to skip the Metcon today!

Well today was about the craziest day in a long time!! We woke up to 5 inches of snow on our front porch – well, EVERYWHERE actually! It started at 10pm last night and was coming down so fast. Since … Continue reading →

Ran a nice, easy 5 miles. Legs were not cooperating with me – still recovering from yesterday’s Back Squats and Tabata Squats!