Missed Crossfit . . .

Well, it has been a heck of a month.  My Grandpa passed away from stomach cancer close to the end of October.  It was absolutely horrible watching him basically starve to death.  A fate that I would never wish on anyone.  If there is a plus side, it is knowing that he is at peace.  It was nice, under the circumstances, to see my two nieces that live out of state.  I always enjoy spending time with them.  It's like they are different extensions of me.  Well, actually my brother, whom they really never knew.  Funny how that happens.  How personality traits can be passed on through blood.  His two girls are very much like him.  Wish they could have know him.

Sorry for the sidetracking . . . I found out on the day that we buried Grandpa that I would be going into surgery in a few short days.  Still trying to fix my throat issue, I had Nissen fundiplication surgery almost two weeks ago.  Basically, the Dr. took the top part of my stomach and wrapped it around the fundus (lower part of esophagus), tightening the opening into my stomach so acid and such is not able to come back up.  It is laparoscopic surgery and I have six new scars to prove it!  I am still recovering.  The baby food diet sucked and I am transitioning into real food again.  The other night we were eating scrambled eggs and french toast.  Not thinking, I took a normal size bite.  Stupid!!!  It basically got stuck on the way down and hurt like a MF'er.  Took a good minute before I could recover.  Word to the wise-small bites and chew a lot.  My middle son was so cute and told me that he would write that down on a post-it for me so I always remember.  It will take a bit to build my energy back up and I think that I might be ok with keeping off some of the weight that I lost.  Need to get back at CF and build more muscle.  Not sure how my schedule will work out with CF yet and my new job.  I just know that even though my life is very busy, I am blessed to be able to do things that I love.  Everything will fit into place soon.

The next step . .

3 rounds

10 overhead squats 95#
50 12" box jumps

No time-goal was to be able to finish and breathe.  Working with my beyond awesome ENT Dr. Coombe at Medcenter One.  Seriously, he is great!  He is going beyond his scope to help me get my issues solved.  I will be forever singing his praises!!!!  Sounds like I will be working with a new Dr. and praying that he can make my health/life better.  Been lifting lots at Crossfit, skating at roller derby and working a ton.  You can now see me at Creative Clay and at Victoria's Secret.  I used to manage the Fargo store and absolutely love the company.  Very excited to be back.  The Bisman Bombshellz are having the first home bout of the season at the Bismarck Civic Center next Saturday, October 29th.  It will be tons of fun!  Everyone should go.

Diane with crutches

21-15-9
deadlift
hand stand push ups

Did my own personal version today.  Figured since I can't go fast (at all), I might as well go heavier in increments.  Did the 21 at 155#, the 15 at 165# and 9 at 175#.  The handstands were banded.  Need to kick the band and just do the depth that I can without it.  My schedule is changing leaps and bounds, so I am sure that this will be inconsistent. 

Hello!

Hello!  Remember me?  Even though we have not talked, you have been on my mind and I am sorry to have neglected you.  During my absence, I have been lifting daily, working, working and more working.  There has just not been time for us to talk.  This week I tried some cardio and the results were disastrous.  Just wanted to see if things had changed at all.  They haven't.  I have made lots of new Dr. friends and may be going to Mayo clinic to finally get some answers.  Just waiting for the call.  It seems sorta silly to me, and yet not, that my issues are minor compared to some, but they impact my life in a major way.  It all trickles down and I am just done with it.  I need answers and resolutions.  Some things that we have done this year have helped, others not.  Found out that I am anemic.  Hoping that will completely explain why I can barely keep my eyes open.  Well, gotta go.  Just wanted to check in.  Have a great weekend and blog you soon.

Tuesday, Sept 20th
Lynne with a mohawk
for reps
5 rounds
bodyweight benchpress/ women's 1/2 bodyweight
pullups
66# -10/12,9/10, 8/11, 8/8, 7/9  sub shoulder press for bench press and Rx pullups

Wed, Sept 21st
I had a ph probe put in through my nose, down my throat and into my stomache Tuesday afternoon and needed to workout with the probe in place.  Did some toes to bar, 65# thrusters, and box jumps before the thing went wacky.  Praying that this will help them help me.

Thurs, Sept 22nd
Deadlifts
135#-10 reps
155#-10 reps
165#-10 reps
175#-5 reps
185# 3 reps

Overhead squats
65#-10
85#-10
95#-10
105#-5
115#-failed to get over my head today, oh well.

It was a crazy week at the studio . . .

Wed, Sept 14th
25 rope pullups
145#/85# clean & jerk 5 reps
20 rope pullups
165#/105# clean & jerk 4 reps
15 rope pullups
185#/125# clean & jerk 3 reps
10 rope pullups
205#/145# clean & jerk 2 reps
50 rope pullups
225#/185# clean & jerk 1 rep

Time was way too long as I got stuck at 125# and tried repeatedly to stick that weight.  Maxed out at 115# and finished wod with that weight.

Thurs, Sept 15th
shoulder press
5-5-5-5-5
push press
3-3-3-3-3
push jerk
1-1-1-1-1

60#-65-70-75-80 SP
85#-95-100-105-110 PP
115-120-125-130-135 (f) PJ

Was working at the local street fair both Fri and Sat, so wods.  Had derby practice Sunday night, Well, sort of.  After the warm-up, the Bombshellz needed to scrimmage in preparation for the SD bout this Sat and I was the jam timer.  The new fresh meat class starts Mon night and us "seasoned meat" will be skating with them.


Mon, Sept 19th
Split jerk
1-1-1-1-1-1-1
70#-90-105-120-125-130-135 (f)

Nice!!!

Monday, Sept 12th
12 min as many rounds as possible
6 handstand push ups
12 sumo deadlift high pull kettle bell 53#/35#
200 m row

Made 4 complete plus the hspu and sdhp.  The rowing was the devil.  I am off antacids until they do a ph test in a week, thus killed my throat hardcore.  After recovery, I wanted to lift some.

Front squats
3-3-3-3-3
100#-110-120-130-140 single

Tuesday, Sept 13th

overhead squat
1-1-1-1-1
front squat
1-1-1-1-1
back squat
1-1-1-1-1
continue with weight when progressing from one lift to the next,  Try to increase load with each rep.
65#-85-95-105-115
120-120-140-150-155 (fail)
155-165-175-185-195 (pr)

Loved this wod, except for the front squats.  They always hurt my shoulders.  I guess the bruises are pretty . .  .