Challenge Accepted

October 27, 2012

I dont know if this is a "problem" or if its a good thing... but I just cant say no to a challenge! Hubs and I were on our way to the gym this morning and we were talking about what we were going to do. I had said that I wasnt really interested in doing the WOW, so I thought I would work on some skills... still unclear of what I wanted we arrived at the gym and were ready to get moving.

I started to warm up and was approached by one of my fine CFW Ladies... she says "want to do the WOW with me" and I respond "no." She was getting warmup up and fired up for it, and as I am familiar with, wanted some company. The next thing you know she asks JM if she wanted in and she accepted. Well... they only had to look at me the right way (ok they just had to look at me any way) and I was in. Before I knew it I was setting up my weights getting ready to start a pretty grueling WOW.


I was happy I did it... it was a lot of work, a challenge for sure! We were all kicking ass and working as hard as we could to complete the WOW. Felt amazing and I am pretty sure I wouldnt have pushed myself as hard as I did if I didnt do the WOW! Thanks N! Looking forward to working out with you a lot in the future!!

WARMUP:
5 Minutes Double Unders
10 Inchworms

WOW: S*et
for Time
- 50 Ground to Overhead (75)
- 40 Box Jumps (20)
- 30 Wall Balls (14)
- 20 Kettle Bell Swings (1.5 pd)
- 10 Wall Walks
*every min on the min perform 4 burpees
(19:38 Rx)

SKILL/STRENGTH
MU Transitions w/Band
10 X w/Green and Blue Band
10 X w/Green and Red Band
10 X w/Green and Red Band

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