pain/goals
Goals. Lots of talk about these lately. Guess I better start too.
Well, after some talking with N I’ve decided (have been tricked) into focusing on strength. My strength sucks, always has. I hate strength training. I hate feeling like I’d rather die than complete another round of some CrossFit WOD. I’m so that person. I don’t mind running, even if I feel like puking, that’s okay. It’s the pain from lifting, my own body even, that’s not.
During this year’s Mt. Wilson training, Ranger-man opened up about some of his experiences during his stint in the military. It was really inspiring and it helped me get through that month I did nothing but CrossFit. Then, I forgot all about it. Well Monday’s session really kicked me hard. I wanted nothing more than to stop after the first round. Of course I wasn’t willing to quit, I don’t quit. But I was willing an injury, small one, to help end the torture. I know this is wrong, I know I shouldn’t think like that, but I’m being honest here. What helped me get through it was my team, Coach Eric and the assistant coach (sorry, forgot his name!). Also, the warrior board helped too. It’s amazing to see how strong people are! Also, reading some definitions about pain and how it means its good was also reassuring.
Sure my legs feel like they’re going to give out on me. Sure I can’t raise my arms above my chest. Definitely screaming inside when having to get up and down. Forget about climbing stairs. But other than that I feel good. This is a reminder that my body needs more torture. So needless to say I’m looking forward to handicap rail assisted bathroom breaks, having to wash my hair in increments of 5 seconds, squealing when getting up, and walking in flats. I may have to get N’s cane out of the closet too.
Goals for next year:
- Get to standard pushups.
- Finish Mt. Wilson in 2 hours.
- Finish sprint adventure race within allotted time with team tres! I can’t believe we’re doing this again.
- Run another ½ at 2:30 w/o bathroom break.
- Maybe, maybe do a mini tri w/ Shannon. I said maybe!
4 comments:
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if you can swim YOU WILL LOVE a sprint TRI!!!
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No maybe you will do it with me. Glad to have you back home. We need to plan our wine date.
Shannon
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Ha! Willing an injury... OMG, bite your tongue girlfriend. So glad you're home, missed your humor!
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Sheesh...trail race...can't believe your tricks are working.
BTW - Pilates gave me amazing strength. I was doing standard push-ups. 10. Assome huh! I've been thinking I wanna sign up with my ex-instructor from 24hr fitness. Gotta find out if she still does classes at the Arcadia rec center. I'll let you know.
