If you haven't heard of CrossFit you will. It's an addictive little burner. Works all the kinks out - adds a couple too. I've been back at CF for a little over a month. There were a few days when I could barely walk. Couldn't get my arms up to my hair in the shower. Had to walk down stairs backwards, that kind of stuff. Last night we did burpie bar jumps and power snatches. Olympic bar moves just kind of make you feel strong. For me just picking the thing up is an accomplishment. Particularly after doing 55 repetitions as fast as you can in a timed competitive situation.
Anyway - I like it. The CrossFit gym I'm going to is having an I AM CROSSFIT team challenge that I am seriously considering: 8 weeks of no carbs, no sugar, no alcohol, soft drinks, or juice...but it's a must that you consume a daily hit of fish oil. Now who can pass that up? Top it off with loads of box jumps, sit-ups, push-ups, pull-ups, handstands, and wall ball squats. Yes! Body composition included. Before and after pics, the whole deal. I could stand to benefit from this type of intense team based lifestyle change. They even expect you to get a certain amount of sleep. I might even start going to church on a consistent weekly basis. Who knows!
Running you ask? Yeah, well. It's not that I don't like runners. I do. I really do. They're good people - a little off - but mostly sound and level headed. I sit in close proximity to one at work. And we banter daily about the upcoming Indianapolis 500 Mini-Marathon that for some reason unbeknowst to me I formally challenged my running friend to compete; setting the stage for another dual. That was when I was in the mood to run, one day back in January. That mood past the next day and I've been running the equivalent of about 3 miles per week.
Running is like cycling. You have to spend time in the saddle to get good. There aren't short cuts to it. You can't Crossfit your way to a good half-marathon. At least I don't think so?
