Chasing Discs

4/26/13 - East Side SC Class Today’s class was once again...

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:47:02 -0700

4/26/13 - East Side SC Class

Today’s class was once again a struggle to get to. I will be so happy when my presentation is over today so I can sleep more, and not have my brain going a million miles an hour till midnight every day. As always I was super glad I went.

Overhead Press

5 x 20 kilos
3 x 24 kilos

Working Weight 3 x 4 x 30 kilos

30 kilos is so much heavier than 29! I did this weight last time but was only able to do sets of 3. The last rep in the last set was a challenge, but I fought. I swear it took me at least a minute to get it up. But I committed and fought it the whole way.

The boys were squatting today, so while they finished up I discussed my dream from the previous night in which I could do a Kipping Pull Up. So I started screwing around and hanging from the bar, and practicing my Kip Swings.

Finally onto the WOD

6 x 40m Prowler Springs w/40kilos - 2 min rest in between.

I did the same weight as the boys. This felt hard but empowering. Then we started talking about the prowler challenge. Which is 8 minutes 40kilos, and how ever many laps you can get.

Bring it On! I looked at the record bored and for women 11 seems to be the number to beat!

4/25/13 - East Side SC Class It took a while to get my butt out...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:39:50 -0700

4/25/13 - East Side SC Class

It took a while to get my butt out of bed this morning. But I dragged myself to the gym!

Deadlift

5 x 50 kilos
3 x 60 kilos
2 x 70 kilos

3 sets 2 x 84 kilos

WOD: 4 rounds of

40 jump ropes
8 pushups
200m run w/ 30 kilo sled

Time: 13:15

This was super hard, but good.

4/24/13 - Ultimate Frisbee Practice Wednesday night I met up...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:37:26 -0700

4/24/13 - Ultimate Frisbee Practice

Wednesday night I met up with Space Invaders for practice. It was a glorious day out. We played a quick circle drill with a two person cup. We then moved into practicing handler dump cuts, and then moved to Mini. I had a blast the whole time. Was great to see the Space folk during the week, and I had super sticky hands last night so I made some crazy catches it was awesome!

Looking forward to games this weekend, and more frisbee practices. I can finally consistently make them!

4/23/13 - East Side SC Class I could only stay for the first...

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 11:28:43 -0700

4/23/13 - East Side SC Class

I could only stay for the first part of class since I had a dentist appointment at 10. I figured getting some work in was better than getting no work in.

Bench Press

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 30 kilos
2 x 37 kilos

3 sets 5 reps 40 kilos*

*Failed on 4th rep of last set. So Close!

4/21/13 - Spring League Frisbee Game My mom was in town visiting...

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 11:20:39 -0700

4/21/13 - Spring League Frisbee Game

My mom was in town visiting all weekend and she came out to see my game on Sunday with Space Invaders! We played Cowabunga. It was a bit drizzly out, but we came out strong, taking the first two points.

Space Invaders played really well. It felt like we were really controlling the game. In the first half I mostly handled, but ended up scoring two goals off of time outs by cutting from the back of the stack!

We took half 8 to 5 I believe. The Second half we were on a roll, and took the game 15 to 7. We played hard D, and had a great offensive flow. I mostly handled, and felt pretty comfortable and confident!

4/18/13 - East Side SC Class This morning I dragged myself out...

Thu, 18 Apr 2013 11:21:08 -0700

4/18/13 - East Side SC Class

This morning I dragged myself out of bed, after being out late with Lilia for her birthday. I figured an extra hour of sleep wouldn’t really make a big difference so I put on my spandex and went to the gym.

Jerks

2 x 5 x 15 kilos
5 x 20kilos
5 x 24 kilos
3 x 28 kilos
4 x 2 x 31 kilos
2x 2 x 27 kilos

I’ve never Jerk’d before so that was new. I think I got it down pretty well. I need to work on dropping faster.

WOD
4 rounds of

200m run
Lunges length of the gym
4 Modified Rope Climbs (feet on floor, bent legs)
6 Jump to Hold on Rings

This was tough. I can’t do jump to holds. I basically just jump and fall. Also people kept talking about how easy rope climbs are and I can’t do them. It was really frustrating, and with all the personal drama lately I started crying on my way out the door for my second run. I choked back tears and got it together by the time I got back and finished my workout.

It was good to finish, the other women only did 3 rounds, but I did 4. I just feel like I need a PR or to do something I’m good at. Having things I was failing at was hard.

4/17/13 - East Side SC Class Back in the gym this morning. My...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:40:40 -0700

4/17/13 - East Side SC Class

Back in the gym this morning. My legs still feel a bit destroyed from frisbee this weekend.

BenchPress

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 30 kilos
3 x 37 kilos

Working Weight 40 kilos * New Plate Day!

5x 40 kilos
3.5 x 40 kilos
4.5 x 40 kilos

I jumped up another kilo and struggled a bit here today. But still new plates! And big boy plates at that!

Beep

After lifting we did Beep, you run 20m every beep, and they get increasingly faster. It will be our benchmark at the end of the month.

I have never done this before, and so I started out way too fast and then my shoe came untied twice forcing all out sprints to catch up after I tied it. I only made it to 5.10 before I decided I had had enough, and didn’t want to trash my legs any more.

I’ll save the all out mind grueling destruction for the actual benchmark in two weeks. Lessons learned Tie your shoes really tight, and chill out the first few rounds.

To cool down I took two laps

2 x 400m

4/15/13 - East Side SC Class Getting to class this morning was a...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:26:00 -0700

4/15/13 - East Side SC Class

Getting to class this morning was a struggle. Not only was I exhausted from late afternoon frisbee games the previous day, but I had a bit of an emotional evening and didn’t sleep well. I felt drained.

I dragged my butt to the gym though. I decided I wouldn’t Squat today as my legs were wasted, and it would probably do more harm than good.

Overhead Press

5 x 20kilos
5 x 24kilos
3 x 28 kilos

working weight - Prescribed 3 sets 5 reps 30 kilos

5 x 30 kilos
4.5 x 30 kilos (failed on 5th)
3.5 x 30 kilos (failed on 4th)

I jumped up a kilo so I knew this would be hard. But I did pretty well. I’ll repeat this weight next week.

Then I did lots of stretching and rolled my Adductors with the barbell.

2000m row - 9:16

My legs were tired rowing, but I pushed through. It was good to get the blood pumping.

4/14/13 - Spring League Ultimate Frisbee Double Header Sunday...

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 11:15:27 -0700

4/14/13 - Spring League Ultimate Frisbee Double Header

Sunday afternoon I had a double header with Space Invaders. For our first game we played Blue Footed Boobies a very skilled and athletic team. They were savage. We had a bit of trouble the first half, and they took it 8 to 3. The second half we faired much better matching them, but they still one the game 15 to 10. I had fun playing them, we really turned up our defense at the end and wanted it. It was fun to see Space be so energetic.

The second game was against Fish Is Meat. They had fresh legs, and we lost a woman giving us only one sub. We came out hard, and traded points for a while. During one point Maddy got slammed into and was out for the rest of the game leaving us Savage women. Joy. Fish took half 8 to 6.

The second half was rough. For some reason we had trouble with the zone they were throwing. Mostly we were just tired and making mistakes I think. I ended up handling most of the second half, which was a bit nerve wrecking, as I haven’t played in a month. But I think I did well even with two big male marks in the cup. JB on the mark was obnoxiously close so I’d pivot and shove my butt back into him to get him to back up. It was pretty funny.

We ended up going down 14 to 6. We were feeling very low on spirits as we took the field for what we thought was the last point. Instead we went on a 3 point tear. Which felt great. Fish eventually won 15 to 9, but I felt good about how we played at the end of the game.

4/12/13 - Verns Hat League Friday night I met up with my new...

Sat, 13 Apr 2013 18:47:54 -0700

4/12/13 - Verns Hat League

Friday night I met up with my new Verns Hat League Team Knock on Wood. The league started last week, but I had been in Vegas. It was kind of a gross night, rainy and cold, but we had a fun time. There is no score in this league. It is meant for teaching. I actually got loaned to the other team since they had so few people and I valued playing time.

It was a lot of fun while being a bit chaotic having so many new players. The spirits were high and we had a great time. I was definitely a little rusty though. I haven’t played in a month!

4/10/13 - East Side SC Class Today we had Carrie. Kat is out...

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:07:00 -0700

4/10/13 - East Side SC Class

Today we had Carrie. Kat is out for the morning. Carrie classes are always super hard, but really good.

We started out with Cleans. Today I felt like I really got the jump down. The trick for me is thinking about pushing my butt up first, it gets me a very powerfull jump, where the bar goes weightless. I also practiced the hook grip.

Cleans

5 x 15kilos
5 x 20kilos
5 x 25 kilos
3 x 27 kilos
2 x 29 kilos
2 x 30 kilos

2 reps every minute for 11 minutes (30 kilos (first 6), 31 kilos (last 5))

I decided to add some weight mid round because I wasn’t jumping hard enough. I was just muscling it up. This worked up a good sweat, and I felt like my form was really improving.

WOD - 4 rounds w/rest

15 x 20lb Medicine Ball Slam
5 burpees
25 x 16kilo Kettle Bell Swing

We did this with a buddy. So you rested while they did their set. Oh my god was this hard. By the time I got to the Kettle Bell Swings my abs were exhausted, which is a good sign. It was grueling, but I pushed through.

Now I can’t really lift my arms above my head oh well. Time to program

4/9/13 - East Side SC Class Back at the gym after a mini hiatus....

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:49:00 -0700

4/9/13 - East Side SC Class

Back at the gym after a mini hiatus. I was travelling a bunch and got lazy. Then this past weekend I was in Las Vegas. Clearly I needed a beating. Today’s class provided just that

Squat

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 35 kilos
3 x 47 kilos

3 sets 5 reps 52 kilos

After squatting it was sled pull time. My one vegas regret was there was clearly not enough rocking out to Ke$ha on this trip. So I remedied that by listening to her while I dragged my sled.

1 mile Sled Pull - 30 kilos Time: 18:20

3/31/13 - 2.5 mile run The gym was closed this morning, a fact I...

Sun, 31 Mar 2013 12:02:59 -0700

3/31/13 - 2.5 mile run

The gym was closed this morning, a fact I only found out after driving there. So instead I came home and laced up my running shoes for the first time in a long time. It was a gorgeous day out.

The run was slow, and I took a small walk break after tackling a big hill in volunteer park, but overall I really enjoyed it. Perhaps I need a running come back.

2.59 miles / 30:37 / 11:48 avg pace

3/30/13 - Yoga This morning’s yoga class as much needed....

Sat, 30 Mar 2013 15:44:26 -0700

3/30/13 - Yoga

This morning’s yoga class as much needed. The stretching felt great, but the inner peace is something I cherish and find no where else. The calm and quiet found on my mat while flowing through vinyasas is unique.

Class was great, lots of Vinyasas, some balancing including a flow with an airplane transition that I rocked. It was awesome!

3/27/13 - East Side SC Class I’m back in the gym after my...

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 11:12:49 -0700

3/27/13 - East Side SC Class

I’m back in the gym after my PAX East Hiatus. I had packed work out clothes but after working at the convention each day I was just exhausted.

Overhead Press

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 24 kilos
3 x 29 kilos* i thought this was 27kilos I can’t count

3 sets 5 reps 29 kilos

I failed to count correctly and ended up warming up with my working weight oops. Good job Carrie caught it. Otherwise I would have loaded the bar more to get to my working weight. This was tough but doable. On to 30 kilos next week.

Squat

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 35 kilos
3 x 47 kilos

3 sets of 5 reps 52 kilos

This was definitely hard, but Kat said my form looked good, and that I was getting really good depth.

Then because I thought we were done. So I was going to do some weighted hip extensions and ring rows, but Kat had other plans for me

WOD

600m run
20 burpees
20 situps

God I hate burpees. I passed out on the situp mat for a bit afterwards, but I got it done. It felt really good to be back in the gym tonight!

3/20/13 - East Side SC Class I was exhausted all day yesterday...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 11:39:07 -0700

3/20/13 - East Side SC Class

I was exhausted all day yesterday from the sled pulls and could still feel it this morning, but I got my butt in the gym because I leave for Boston tonight.

Cleans

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 25 kilos
3 x 30 kilos
2 x 32 kilos

4 sets of (1x32kilo, 1x34kilo, 1x36kilo)

This was a cool progression. You cleaned, added weight, cleaned, added more weight, then dropped back down for the next set. 36 kilos is my clean PR so far! It was exhausting. On the last two sets after getting the weight up I just wanted to sit back down. Oh sled drags. You are still killing me today.

WOD - 6 rounds

12 KBS - 16 kilos
2 Ring Rows
12 situps

Time: 6:52

This was all about transition time. I had too much space between all my stuff or I could have done it faster. It was good though. A nice way to round out the week! I came in 3rd in the class.

3/19/13 - East Side SC Class we started out with some medicine...

Tue, 19 Mar 2013 11:59:19 -0700

3/19/13 - East Side SC Class

we started out with some medicine ball throws to warm up, then got down to bench press.

Bench Press

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 30 kilos
3 x 35 kilos

3 sets 5 reps 39 kilos

This felt kind of easy. Can’t wait to get big plates next time!

WOD - 3 sets

400m sled pull - 40 kilos
200 m run

There was a bit of a break in between each set since we had one less sled than people. I actually did 3 sets where most people did 2. I felt like a huge bad ass pulling the sled. I cursed at pinecones a lot though. Running over those really slowed you down.

3/18/13 - East Side SC Class Overhead Press 5 x 20kilos 3 x 24...

Mon, 18 Mar 2013 11:13:12 -0700

3/18/13 - East Side SC Class

Overhead Press

5 x 20kilos
3 x 24 kilos
3 x 26 kilos

3 sets 5 reps 28 kilos.

This felt pretty easy. Not sure why. I expected to struggle after adding a kilo since last time, but I powered through these easily.

Squat

5 x 20 kilos
5 x 35 kilos
3 x 45 kilos

3 sets 5 reps 51 kilos

These felt really hard. I was just tired I think from frisbee the day before. I was up a kilo since last time though. I really need to work on getting my knees out wide, and keeping my chin down. I was happy to get it done though

WOD - x = 10,8,6,4,2

x Ring Rows
x Hip Extensions

Just some quick work at the end.

3/17/13 - Ultimate Frisbee Game Today’s game was...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 20:22:55 -0700

3/17/13 - Ultimate Frisbee Game

Today’s game was challenging. We were playing the very experienced team Toolbox. They are a great group that practices and has really bonded well. Also all of them are exceptionally fast. Yay!

The weather was nasty. It went from sunny pre game time to cloudy, rainy, and windy just before the first pull. We ended up losing 15 to 5(?) but the game felt closer than that.

I even bid really hard for a disc in the endzone but it came in so low and fast that it bounced out of my hands as I tried to hang on to it. We had a lot of misfires, we’d get it near the end zone, then just have a slightly off put or an unfortunate miss.

I still had fun, One point I was guarding girl Colin, who is really fast, and I kept her from getting the disc as a middle cutter. I was really proud of myself. Toolbox still scored that point, but I took her out of the play which was awesome!

Its always a bit of a bummer to lose by a lot, but Toolbox is a really good team. They could probably compete in A pool if they wanted. I was happy with my play and had a good time anyway!

3/16/13 - Vinyasa Yoga I headed out to yoga on a rain saturday...

Sun, 17 Mar 2013 10:55:10 -0700

3/16/13 - Vinyasa Yoga

I headed out to yoga on a rain saturday morning. It was another great class. Somehow the breathing, and having my face on the mat, has the ability to completely change my perspective. I stop the negative thoughts, I can calm myself down. I always leave feeling hopeful and more optimistic. Its quite wonderful, especially after the trying week I had. I should try to make it during the week more often.