I realized I have a lot of "glad to be back" or "back at it" posts ha. My goal these days is always to stay injury free but rolling out my ankle while walking down the stairs was not one I foresaw. Been wearing an ankle brace to all the WODs. Life's been a little busy but I've been coming in when I can or when I'm not horribly sore.
Came in maybe 1-2x a week over the last month. It's probably been one of the better times coming back as I didn't lose too much strength and the metcons are coming back easier than I expected. The worst so far is the hand calluses... I need them for pullups on those Rogue racks!
Love the new space and the mats for sure. I'm so proud that CFC has gone from that 2nd floor little space that I loved so much to this two-box monster. I love seeing Mandie and Marissa back at it again... Marissa is just dominating her pullups! I love meeting the new people and seeing Kacey just improve with each day as she gains more confidence (and finally having someone to chase or be chased by - me). This 6am vs noon rivalry is hilarious. EA has moved on to different training that I'm sure, will be exciting and challenging for her. I love to see so many people dedicated to making their glass bigger. I want to as well but for now, our core programming will be my focus. I am rambling now but I've missed everybody!
Just a bit of recap fitness-wise over the last month:
- Got a few tweaks on my pullup. Lats are getting stronger but still, I forget to pull completely and end up craning my neck over the bar, possibly straining rhomboid. Just grip onto the bar, hold on tight, and pull the bar to chest. No chicken neck thing or whatever K-star called it.
- HSPUs... gotta focus on engaging the abs even when tired. Or else, you're going to hurt your back when it's arched. Look for the toes (good cue from Alex).
- Snatch... I'm not finishing my pull, especially when I'm stuck at a weight. I've done 80# before (PR is 81# but at least I'm close). The 80# that went up today actually didn't feel that terrible because I pulled it right. Lost the OHS due to some poor core and left shoulder stabilization.
- I am intrigued by all the muscle-up strength work and I am dedicating myself to working on some of the parts: ring dips - the right way (engaging triceps and not pecs, don't flare out the elbows), false grip hanging on the rings (to build some tolerance). Loved Alex's MU mods... hope to get to work on these some day.
