Workout 2/20: Annie

Enough of that Level 1 Testing for a little bit. I'll get back to it on the weekend. Now it's back to some of the fun postings from CrossFit.com. Now I'm not sure if this workout is actually named after the CrossFit trainer Annie, but if it is, it shows the impressive work that she does. I imagine that if this workout is a reflection of her, then she must have a really strong "core." I know, CrossFit junkies will laugh that I just said "core," but no one else would know what I mean if I said a "stabilized mid-line." I have a feeling my abs and back are going to feel this one tomorrow morning.

CrossFit: Annie
35-25-20-15-10 Rep Sets of:
Tuck Jumps
Sit-ups
(8:29.33)*Yep, that's Annie in the background with her daughter in the foreground. Photo courtesy of CrossFit.com

Workout 2/16: Level 1 Testing

It's February and that means I am taking on the one first level testing posted by CrossFit Seattle (Level4). The gist behind this is to measure one's basic fitness and strength levels. If a person is able to complete all of the tasks on a certain level with the given benchmark goals, they are well-rounded individuals at that level. Level 1 is the "Well-Rounded Beginner" Level. My goal during this month from 2/16 to 3/16 is to find out if I can pass all of the tests after having done a combination of CrossFit and marathon training over the last year. I'm not much into anniversaries (other than my wedding anniversary), so I have little clue as to what my one-year of CrossFit date is, but I do know it is coming up in this month. So this is why I am undertaking this testing now. Here's how it went.

CrossFit: Level 1 Testing
Test #1: 2000m Row (9:20) Failed (benchmark-8:10)
Test #2: Push-ups (10) Passed
Test #3: Pull-ups (3) Passed
Test #4: Dips (3) Passed
Test #5: Deadlift (155#) Passed
Test #6: Free Squats (50) Passed
Test #7: Dead Hang (30 seconds) Passed

*Went out way too hard on the row, and I paid for it dearly. Next time I need to remember pacing. Just like running, but I haven't been running much lately. I guess it's back to the treadmill to get my stamina up.