Since I have been given the go-ahead to run and jump I have been a sissy–I haven’t been trying to do double unders, as that was what hurt me in February. Yesterday though, double unders were part of the skill portion and I decided to stop avoiding them and just see if I could do … Continue reading
I cannot believe it’s been a year since I witnessed my first CrossFit Games open WOD’s at Pearland CrossFit. Back then I had a simple point-and-shoot camera and I barely knew anyone at the box. I still went. I met people and was inspired by all these amazing athletes. This year was only a little … Continue reading
I don’t even know how to write this. How does one describe euphoria? Overcoming obstacles? Creating magic when it matters the most? This was Friday for me at the open. If you read my previous post, you will know that I have never done a double under in my life. I had practiced, a lot. … Continue reading
Tonight I attempt to do my first CrossFit Games Open workout. The workout was announced last night, so I have had a bit of time to prepare {ha ha} and come to terms with it. Here is the workout: 30 double-unders 15 sntaches at 55 pounds Last night, when the WOD was announced I was … Continue reading
On Wednesday my friends Hayley and Debbie and I decided we would try out the “real” crossfit class at our gym. You might be confused…haven’t I always been doing a crossfit class?? I have been doing a bootcamp at the Crossfit gym, where the weights are lower and there is less cardio. Frankly, I hadn’t … Continue reading
Xine's Battle of Her Bulge 