Not too bad. Back from my Newfoundland mini-vacation and I only have to work a 2-day week this week!
Ha.
Here’s my OOTWW. Hope you enjoy!
Damp climate = dry hands?
Damp climate = dry hands? Well that doesn’t make sense, does it?
I forgot to pack lotion when I flew home to Newfoundland over the weekend to spend time with my family during Thanksgiving. I guess no matter the weather conditions, my chalked-up hands from CrossFit and Climbing require moisture at every moment. My trip was from Friday evening to Wednesday night, the trip was long enough that it didn’t feel too short, and wasn’t overly too long of a stay. I spent oodles of time with my nephews (ages 5 and 3) and have a ton of adorable photos to show you all. Sneak peak? Aw, well ok!
Homemade pizza’s with Ancy Nancy (that’s what the little guy calls me since he can’t pronounce the T).
My little fellas hanging out on the couch with me at my parents place. 
There’s a funny (to me) story about this little red wagon the boys found at the mall. I’ll have a special post dedicated to my trip this weekend, or maybe next week. My boyfriend Scott didn’t end up going with me back to our home – he’s from Newfoundland as well. He’s saving his vacation for Christmas. Smart man, I say. Anyway, relatives and friends were all checking out my ring finger in case there were any unexpected engagement rings on it. Sorry to disappoint! It’s still bare, ha ha!
I returned back to Ontario late last night and had a very busy at work. Very busy evening too, which included volunteering by belaying (holding the rope at the climbing gym) for a party. The system they have going at most (?) climbing gyms, is that they have the regulars come in and volunteer to belay for a few hours and in return we get to climb for free! Sweet deal if I say so myself.
There ya have it… I’m back to regular blogging once again. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s OOTWW even though it’s only for two days, today and tomorrow’s outfits. I love short weeks :)
My CrossFit Journal (week 33)
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Week 33 Day 1.
5 rounds: given time: 20 minutes
50 Double unders (I did 150 regular skips since I can’t do DU’s)
10 Snatch Lifts; 95/65lbs (I used 30lbs for this, and everything else below)
10 O/H Squat; 95/65lbs
10 Snatch Push Press; 95/65lbs
10 Snatch Balance; 95/65lbs
I’m too lazy to search for images this week. So I’ll explain, and if you’re interested – continue on!
Snatch lift is a dead lift position and your movement remains the same, but your hands are out further. Like your overhead squat hand-position.
Overhead squat is exactly what it is. You have your weight above your head, lock out your shoulders and squat down. Keep your balance! This one is the hardest move!
Snatch push press, we had weight resting on our shoulders. Dip your knees and push your weight above your head, and poke your head out “through the window”. Full movement, done.
Snatch balance this one seemed easier than the overhead squat and I’m not sure why since it’s basically the same. Weight starts off on your shoulders, dip your knees, push the weight above your head like the overhead squat, and drop down into a squat, then push up and stand up straight. Fast movement. Made my wrists kill!
I only ended up getting to the beginning of the 4th round. I completed the 150 skips, the 10 snatch lifts and got to four overhead squats before the time ran out. My shoulders killed, and I swore … a lot. Under my breathe of course. Tough workout.
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I ended up only going to CrossFit once this week. I was going to go back on Thursday for a session, except I went home sick half of the day. Too bad. I’m going to have to get some sort of schedule that even’s out between CrossFit and Climbing…