Glad I was able to make the gym today... wasn't sure since I went and saw a  midnight movie and didn't get home 'til just before 3AM.  I knew 5, 6, and even 7AM was out of the question.  Was able to get there after dropping one child off at camp.  (If she didn't have camp, not sure I would have gotten out of bed!) Happy to see 80% for squats!  Tonight Dom has another all-star game.  It is in Murdock - that's far for one game.  Just as long as when we get up there it isn't rained out. 


Back Squat 3x5 @80% 113lbs
Bench press: 3x5 @ 99lbs
Dead lift: 1x5 @185lbs

Goal today: catch up on some sleep!

Made up yesterdays strength workout today. I could NOT get up yesterday.  I really tried, just too tired, then the rest of the day too busy taking one kid here, picking up one from there, etc.  And Dom had his first all-star game last night.  They won 13-1. Next game is Weds.  They look really good!

I am officially signed up for the Gymnastics cert.  I am so excited!  I can't wait!!!! 

I felt for E today as she was doing "Air Force".  She used heavy weights and didn't give up - though I know she thought about it.  Way to stick it out girl! Great work.

Back Squat: 3x5 @142lbs
Press: 3x5 @90% 66lbs
Clean: 5x3 @90% 93lbs

Goal today:  veggies, veggies, veggies!

Had a great afternoon skill practice during the rain in my garage.  Rae-Lee and Vincent came out with me and we had fun.  We opened the garage doors, they swung on rings, I practiced my false grip, they hula-hooped and jumped rope, I did a few strict pull-ups, but it was fun.  Definitely need to do more often. Tried to get Dom out there with us, but he preferred to take the golf cart over to a buddies house. Tomorrow night is his first all-star game.  All of his team mates are going to the barber at noon tomorrow to either dye their hair red and blue or get a mohawk.....  they haven't decided yet.  I think it is great for the team to do it together, it is summer and will grow back in no time.  He will have great memories from this.  He is growing so fast.  We just got his schedule for freshman year. 

Even though I was stood up by my girls...  :o[ sniff sniff....  I still ran this AM.  I debated as I sat in my car waiting for S and E to show up.   I tossed around the idea of just going home but decided since I was there I should still run.  I ran 3 easy miles ranging between 9:45- 8:30 min miles.  I am so glad I went, it felt great!! (afterward).   I saw OCD, Spaz, Monica and friend so I got to chat with them for a bit.  My new shoes felt great on my feet. 

It's Friday!  Planning on doing my first run in AM since starting the starting strength program . Nothing drastic, just a few miles. (Well that is if I don't stay out too late tonight, have a friend from high school in town and could be trouble!)  

Back Squat 3x5 @80% 112lbs
Bench press: 3x5 @ @ 90% 87lbs
Dead lift: 1x5 @180lbs

It is really hard to believe that I have been at CF for over a year and have never done an overhead squat... must be either I missed that day or I was doing a modified workout when I was injured... whatever the case may be, today I got to do them.  I must admit I was nervous about the workout:
Rx is 63 lbs
20 Thrusters
20 SDLHU
20 Push Jerk
20 OHS
20 Front squats
@ 16k
on the minute 6 KBS
especially since I hadn't done OHS.  I went in, warmed up and then went through each of the movements.  The OHS felt good with the "training bar" which may be 15lbs.???  Put heavier weights on there and then I start swaying.  I started to freak out mentally since everyone else in the starting strength program Rx'd it, and I couldn't control that weight.  So Coach noticed me pacing and thinking too much... yelled at me to get focused, I went outside had a melt down, came in, focused, ready to do the WOD.  (after waiting for JB, who by the way takes forever to get ready...  :o}) 3, 2, 1, go....  took me 6 sets to get the OHS done....OHS, 3 then 6 KB swings, 3 OHS, 6KB swings, 3 OHS, 6KB swings, 3 OHS, 6 KB swings, 3 OHS, 6 KB swings, 5 OHS, (with a lot of grunting..)
I used 53lbs and my time was 13:55? 

Goal today:  relax by pool with a few beers!

It was awesome to see my 8AM girls this morning!  It feels like I haven't seen them much since starting the Starting Strength program.  Was at the box a little longer then usual since I had catching up to do with the gilrs when I got there.  Great job girls on Nancy! Especially you Patty and running- nice! 

I am making small jumps in my lifts, but I can't get discouraged because I am still moving up, though maybe only 1lbs at a time.  I do get discouraged that my lifts seem to be so far behind everyone else, but I can only do what I can do and when I do, do my best. 

Food has been up and down.  I mistakenly bought the new mint Oreos. OMG!  If you like the thin mint girl scout cookies, you will love these!  I can't buy them any more.  Dangerous!  I am eating a lot of fruit but I really need to eat more veggies.  That is probably the biggest problem with food I am having.  I am not concerned with my weight, I am more concerned about performance and recovery.  

Back Squat: 3x5 @141lbs
Press: 3x5 @74lbs
Clean: 5x3 @104lbs

Goal today:  get to Publix and buy veggies.