Blizzapolis II

On the way home to Motown after lunchtime, there were no less than 4 cars STRANDED on Route 78. i felt like i was driving through a disaster movie - i mean who literally leaves their car (overnight mind you) on a US expressway?!?!?

When i got to my abode, i was greeted by this lovely gesture:

please note the mountain of snow directly in front of (and therefore blocking) my driveway. its not a snow drift. Merry Christmas to you too neighbor...

got to the box early to wod before the 630p class but it wasnt early enough. luckily Krissy was able to wait around for me to do the wod after the 715p class before she gave me a ride home (thanks again). Did:

21-15-9
SDLHP, 75#
HSPU

Rx for the SDLHP was 95# but i had been shoveling snow at my parents all day so i didnt feel like throwing out my back for the week. also, i still need to use bands for the HSPU. Finished in 7:58. though not a stellar time - i was glad i did it.

Blizzapolis

So im stuck at my parents house and as you can see from the picture below:

there is not one, but two cars blocking the road - effectively preventing our street from being plowed. I hope to get to the gym tonight to coach...

100% for today

Finally fixed my BSOD by doing a clean install of xp sp3. SO... i should be back to posting regularly (as i made a commitment not to do too much CFM or CFME stuff at my first 9-5 anymore).

Did today's wod:

500m row
3rnds
15 Pullup to K2E
15 Deadlift, 225#
500m row

finished in 20:28 as rxed - slow but it was the best i could do for today (still frustrating though). ripped up my left hand (but i did it actively working on my grip strength) and had to deal with a 23 person class (again). Long day but i went home to see my mom for her birthday (I love you mami) after coaching and had a delicious almond, coconut cake with cream cheese topping. looking forward to bed!

Outkast

went out with the endoers for dinner/drinks and played trivia at Sona 13 until after midnight last night (crazy!)

Did an endu wod today: teams of 3 - one person does 200m at a time - each person must complete six 200m sprints - it didnt end up being timed but it felt good to be on the track again. did the pullup iso holds in the gym after - very humbling - i was shaking like a polaroid picture.

Festivities

While i didnt get the opportunity to take pictures at the wedding (lighting was way to dim for my droid) i can assure you it was an awesome time with plenty of dancing.

did the wod today:

100 Double unders

90' bear crawl

80 Air squats

70 box jumps, 20"

60' Rope Climbs

50 1 arm KB swings, 55#

40 Sit ups

30 Burpees

200m run

10 HSPU

Took me 25:27. i didnt check the clock but i swore i was done with my run before the 20 min mark which means my 10 measly HSPUs (which i tried rxing but ended up with one of the "thinner" white + blue bands for a few reps and then some without bands but head to two abmats) took over 5mins :/ hopefully i can get in a good wod tomorrow but i just found out im coaching the 615a class in bville so it looks like a long day – Where in the world is Manny Rolon?

Read

last night at the rehearsal dinner for a friend of mine whom i've known since grammar school, the almost newlyweds put on slide show. i need to get that incriminating picture of me from them. think of a st. pattys day green sweatshirt and sweatpants ensemble on me when i was maybe pushing 85#... oh the horror.

told myself i was going to wod this am but my back is still sore from the improper deadlifts - i may show up at the competitors wod on sunday as ive really slacked this week. just got back from the beautiful wedding ceremony where I was asked to be a reader - everything went great. off to the reception now - ill post pictures later if i can.

Early

Went to Jodi's surprise 40th party last night and had a great time seeing and chatting with everyone (literally) outside of the crossfit box - especially all the bville people that i havent seen in a while. took the day off from wodding as i was still sore since my 8:07 Wednesday wod:

5 rounds
15 deadlifts, 135
15 box jumps, 20"

my deadlift form went to crap fairly quickly as i was trying to bang out the 15 deadlifts unbroken - i think its bringing the weight back down that throws me off so i should practice negatives. Griffin is the man as he finished the wod in 4min and change - i think he weighs 135# soaking wet!

Been a while

Can't believe its been over a month since i last posted. Nothing terribly new to report - my sister is doing great in Nicaragua, my enduers did awesome at the Philly half, finally getting settled into a 5day work week again. looking forward to completing the CF Motown 25day challenge (and telling myself to keep the posts short so i blog everyday).