The Burpees I'm Looking For

These are not the burpees I'm looking for.....

And these are not the burpess I'm looking for........

or these.........

THESE 

ARE

THE 

BURPEES 

I'M

LOOKING 

FOR.......

That is the hardest thing in the world and he did it in 3:23!!!!!  Well, I share this with you today because my only exercise today was TWO, yes that's right, TWO.....WHOLE.....BURPEES.  In fact, I did them in my work clothes in my office after I forgot that I did not do them.  "Craig, why in the world did you do that?!?!!???" you may be asking.  Despite today being a rest/recovery day from working out, I'm taking part in a 100 Day Burpee Challenge at Crossfit Carmel where I work out.  

The burpee is one of the hardest movements for me.  I'm 6'2" and I'm hovering around 241-242 lbs.  I certainly can't drop to the ground and maintain a good pace efficiently.  If I get to it, I'll video tape and show you my version of the burpee ensuring that my chest gets to the ground.  I'd love to advance to the point like this guy in the video, but he is truly bionic to be able to keep going at that pace.  If you are not accustomed to Crossfit and you work out at any level, the burpee is a great full body movement that requires absolutely no equipment at you can see.  Give it a try.  You might surprise yourself.  The first time I ever did burpees, I just about pukied!  

Oh, and click here to see my Day Six Paleo Food Journal

Hopper

It's been about a week since I had the motivation to post something.  Not because I was bored.  Not due to lack of motivation.  After completing the Whole 30 Paleo Challenge I found myself feeling better than ever, but like most people (I think), I need something new to keep me motivated.  I'd like to lose more weight so that I can attack a half marathon under 2 hours.  That's been a goal of mine before meeting Crossfit.  Ok....get to the point, right?

I continue to eat very well.  I indulge no more than once per week whether it be a meal or beer, but the day after, it's back on track, trying to live as close to a Paleo lifestyle as I can w/out obsessing and being so rigid.  I want to enjoy my food...always have.

This morning was the weekly/weekend Hopper WOD's at Crossfit Carmel.  (Click on the link to read what a Hopper is for you non Crossfitters.  The first WOD was 4 rounds of:

400 meter run

50 air squats

My time:  17:30....fairly pleased

Usually, that is enough for me, but I decided to stay and see what the 10 a.m. WOD would be.......

A Hero WOD

CINDY

20 minutes AMRAP (As Many Reps as Possible)

5 pull up's

10 push up's

15 air squats

My result:  13 plus 5 pull ups and 10 push ups (I felt like Cameron from Ferris Bueller's Day Off trying to decide if I was going to do this or not.)

Watching the first heat get rounds in the 20's, I knew I was spent, but I just wanted to finish and give it a try WITHOUT QUITTING.  My point today?

You can read about all the Hero work outs and more about Crossfit here.  

I always need something to chase and that ebb's and flows:  Eating Paleo for 30 days served that for me and finishing Cindy after already completing a WOD did that for me.  Learning how to do air squats (what seems like a simple thing) properly today did that for me.  Stretching (after throwing out my back did that for me)  Crossfit has taught me not only to push myself further than I thought I could, rather it's taught me how to be a complete fit person.  Stay tuned......Crossfit Carmel is going to start a new challenge:  100 days of burpees and I'm going to complete it!