Hello 2012. I'm not sure how this year will go, but I do know that I have switched my goals in training. Last year was all about endurance training and putting in a ton of miles. I'm certainly not going to cut that aspect from my training completely, but my current area of focus is strength training and conditioning. After Pumpkinman, in October, I took a month and relaxed a bit. Then I tried out a short boot camp lunch workout in Manchester. I enjoyed this different approach to fitness and decided to take it a step further and check out Crossfit. Crossfit has earned both positive and negative attention due to the super intense nature of the sport. Additionally, if people are not doing the moves correctly, it can be very dangerous (as is any new fitness routine). Given some of the results I had seen, I was definitely willing to give in a chance. In late October, I wandered into White Mountain Crossfit in Concord, NH. I was uncertain if this warehouse style gym run by an intense, former U.S. army paratropper would be the right fit. I have never been one to enjoy getting dirty and sweaty. However, after doing the three week intro session (on ramp), I was hooked. With serious changes in my diet and exercise, I was already seeing results. Since starting in October, I have gradually increased my weightlifting, completed actual pushups, and pushed myself to new limits. In addition, I look and feel better than I have in years! 30 is the new 20 if you treat your body well :)
With 251 days until our wedding day, I plan to continue to up my focus on strength training and eating the right things. I have been following a modified paleo diet with some success. In addition, I will incorporate more yoga and will continue to run. If we ever get some snow, I'll participate in a few of the Granite State Snowshoe Series races. Also, I signed up to run in the Half at the Hamptons half marathon in February. However, after those shorter endurance events are over, I am all about the strength, yoga, and morning cardio.
The frequency of my blogging is undetermined at this time, but here is an rough look at what my upcoming week will look like:
Sunday- rest (aka working at Hermanos)
Monday- AM cardio/9am crossfit
Tuesday- AM run/NLP lunch boot camp
Wednesday-lunch boot camp/PM crossfit
Thursday-AM run/lunch boot camp
Friday- AM swim/PM crossfit
Saturday-long run/light yoga
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