two times the charm??

So today I was disappointed to not be able to do the WOD (Air Force WOD - awesome!!) but excited to do my first Paleo Challenge make-up WOD.  Per yesterday's blog I am making up from not being able to participate last week. DRUM ROLL ....  and yes!  ME!!  I am pleased with my results - especially considering out of the 4 weeks I was probably only working out and eating paleo about 65% time.  I will repeat these WODs again in two months so I have a three month, 85% Paleo (wink!) benchmark.

WOD

5 Rounds:

Run 400 meters

30 air squats 

RESULTS

15:14 (previous time 17:48)

ANALYSIS

I really wanted to break 15 minutes on this WOD but realistically I knew any time under 16mins would be great for me.  I felt totally on my game and pushed through the run MUCH more than I did the first go round.  I love squats, so felt comfortable keeping pace there. It helped that each time I entered the box I gave myself a 3 minute mark to get out before (ie. first round out before 3mins, second round out bf 6mins, third out bf 9mins, etc. for 5 mins - if I kept this pace I would finish in 15mins).  So next time, if I can get a bit faster during the run (which I know will come as I continue to shed lbs) I know I can do this in under 14 minutes.  I finished my first run shockingly well under 2 minutes.  Impressive!  Funny enough I almost didn't re-do these WODs or send before/after pictures because I thought there was no chance in HELL that I would win.  But ... I think I might actually have a slim chance! LOL :)

First days back are always the hardest...

So last week was a crap shoot as far as Crossfit and Paleo eating goes ... not only did I have a ton of work (ahem, HRC Fall Board meeting and largest fundraiser of the year) but I had my first allergic reaction to food. Well, we think to food.  I woke up last Monday with horrible hives on the trunk of my body, went to Urgent Care Tues for steroids, woke up Thursday with hives spreading on my hands and feet, and back to Urgent Care Sunday morning for a shot and more pills.  All this with a work schedule to boot!  So, the shot was glorious; Monday was better; Tuesday was best!  So of course, Tuesday I was back at the box!!  Allergist appt to determine allergy TBD - can they really figure out the allergy? Is it really worth the process? hmmm...

Yesterday was ok for my first WOD back in about 10 days. I felt very winded with the box jumps but held my own on weight and push-ups which pleased me.  Today was a bit better - see analysis below :)  This is a met-con kinda week!

WOD

“Mini-Nicole”
10 minute AMRAP:
Max Pullups
200m Run

RESULTS

Blue b, 46 pull-ups total

ANALYSIS

It's not that I have a defeatest attitude, really!  But there is something about max pull-ups that my body just rejects. Honestly, my arms aren't totally dead when I drop off the bar, I know I can do more, I just don't.  Not sure that makes sense to anyone but me!!  I feel like the med-con WODs are getting more manageable - in the sense that I have kinda learned how to push my body through the puking feeling.  BUT with max pull-ups I just can't keep pushing. I can't keep on the bar after 8-10 reps.  And it's quite frustrating actually...  I think it's almost 100% mental so I need to get outside of my head on this one. On a good note, I do feel like my runs are getting quicker and more efficient.  This I appreciate.  Thank you body :)

I am back to eating Paleo after straying with the stress of last week... or a lighter version of it. I am allowing myself to have honey and agave but otherwise am pretty good about no grains or dairy. To be honest, I am kinda nervous to eat both bc of my allergic reaction (though I know its a slim slim chance that either of us are the cause of my itchiness!).  And of course, any excuse I have to consume coconut milk, coconut meat, coconut cream, I WILL!  Its my new obsession.  My body feels good - Crossfit and clean eating suits me (as long as I give myself permission to stray WITHOUT guilt).  And while eating without guilt may seem like a small win, its actually a HUGE win to this food lover.