January 2011
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A good finish to the week
Had another solid training day. 45 minutes of Thai boxing, mostly focusing on jabs, with a little cross and hook thrown in. My accuracy is terrible and the rate of connection with the first two knuckles is little better than random chance. Also worked on low kick striking surface, as I have been connecting with my ankle instead of my shin.
After a bunch of teaching and a quick stop to pick up...
Back in the swing
The week has started off well, especially mentally. After an unfocused few weeks, I feel like I am back into the groove and working hard. So far this week:
Sunday: Yoga with Bendy at CF Queens. Good class in a nice space. I always like Yoga with Elizabeth, as her teaching connects well in how I understand my body. CFQ definitely has a different vibe from most crossfits I have been too; the...
Fran
Always good for a bad time, Fran is one of my weaker Hurricane WoDs. It didn’t disappoint with a 6:26. This is my lowest Rx Fran, although I did one with 2 x 1 pood KBs in 4:46. Despite the less than invigorating time, a couple of good things came out of it.
First, the Thrusters felt better than normal, which I attribute to getting stronger. More suprisingly, the pullups felt better and...
Secret Regrets of Women in their 30s
Not enough anguish in your life? Stop on by and see what people missed out on.
Samples:
2. If I had a second chance to do ONE thing differently in my life, I would never have slept with him, because then I wouldn’t have spent several years afterward checking my son’s features for similarities to him. I know now that he’s my husband’s son, but those were some awful...
2010 Goals: An Accounting
For the last three years, I have made an elaborate list of goals, broken down by interest, and kept this posted prominently on the fridge. It’s time for an accounting.
Total Goals: 27, divided among 9 categories.
Completion: 11 with one goal no longer applicable (could not be completed for external reasons). Down from last year’s 16/25 with 1 N/A.
Since this is mainly a...