Who inspires me

Last weekend i went to California to support my boyfriend/friend/coach Vic Zachary in the 2010 Crossfit Games. I told him before the weekend started no matter what he placed i was already so proud of him. Friday was the first WOD for the athletes. They had to complete 9-7-5 of muscle ups and snatches, @ 155lb. Unfortuantely, Vic was not able to finish this workout and got his first and only DNF (did not finish) for the weekend. Getting a DNF in a competition like this is a big deal, well its everything to the athlete. I remember the last min of this workout, Vic only needed one more muscle up and five snatches. I have never screamed/cheered so loud in my life, i lost my voice day one. Thirty sec until the cut off and Vic was physically and mentally done. I knew he was not going to make it in time and my eyes quickly watered up with tears bc i knew how dissappointed he was going to be, but also the determination he had shown in the last couple minutes of that workout was really inspiring. Even though he got a DNF for that workout i have never been so proud! He didnt stop trying until he heard time. He didnt pout or hit something when he was done, instead he shook his judges hand and congratulated the other athletes, he showed true sportsmanship. The next day he demolished all three WODS, placed 35th, and greatly represented Bayou City Crossfit!

Vic, you inspire me in so many ways. You coach me to be the best athlete i can be, push me through the tough times, and is always there to encourage when im doubting myself. Thank you for showing me what it means to be a true athlete.

Beecho de Amor

Photo from Paul Sedillo @ Media975.com

This past saturday Bayou City Crossfit hosted a fundraiser to benefit Texas Children’s Hospital in representation of Chad Stevens’ daughter Olivia. Olivia has an extremely rare chromosomal deletion and has been in and out of the hospital for the past 10 months. She has been a fighter going to therapy 7 days a week and getting better every day. Besides raising a great amount of money for TCH and participating in a awesome event, i had another great experianc that day. My PT client and friend Kelly Whiteside aka skittles, made me so proud of her that day. I was lucky enough to be her partner and couldnt have been more excited because this was her first mini competition! I have never seen such determination, drive, and strength from someone.   

Kelly you have come such a long way since your first intro class. You have kicked butt in WODS, rocked out on pull-ups, and busted out some serious box jumps! I remember talking to you after your intro class, hoping you were going to stick with crossfit because i could tell you were going to be great at it and knew we would become friends...look at that, i was right on both. 

Keep up the hard work Kelly!!!!!!

"I got a feeling".......

Today in crossfit i attempted a muscle up and immediatly afterward felt a very harp pain in both my elbows. I assumed i just pushed it a little too much or i wasnt warmed up enough,  either way i was not able to do the WOD which had tricep ring dips in it. (uuhhhh a weakness i need to work on) Whats girl to do? Well i'll tell you what a girl like me did. I pouted around, mumbled under my breath "stupid muscle ups" okay so thats probabaly not the most effecient nor mature way to handle things, but at that time it sure did make me feel better. I understand we all have setbacks now and again, we deal with it and move on, but with regionals 3 weeks away and trying to improve on weaknesses that make you feel like you have a huge set back, it can be very easy to get frustrated and show your emotions. Someone that noticed my frustration said to me "just use your emotion/anger in your workout" well I definitley did today. I understand the whole "use your anger in your workouts thing" but sometimes you just need to get mad.

Looks or Performance?

To those who think looks are more important than actual health or performance; to the girls who don't eat enough because they dont want to get fat or don't want to add weight to their lifts because they dont want to get "big muscles"; to the former gym rats who check themselves out in the mirror while doing biceps curls or forgo proper form in order to lift heavy while letting out an animalistic roar...(not that grunting or yelling isn't aloud in crossfit), answer me this: how is your performance? Are you able to run a 400 meter and execute a proper squat clean all in one workout? Can you do pull-ups till your hands bleed and push yourself up while doing a handstand? Are you able to push yourself to the limit and feel like you're about to throw up or cry? Skinny thighs or a 6 pack will not help you do a muscle up or shorten your FRAN time. Looks mean nothing in crossfit. If you go as hard as you can every time to reach your optimal performance, then "the look" of your arms, stomach, legs, etc. will catch up.

Photo from Paul Sedillo @ Media975.com

Photo from Paul Sedillo @ Media975.com

Hard work and determination

This past weekend Bayou City Crossfit hosted the Crawfish Mega Fest TEAM competition, and what a success it was. All the athletes that came out and participated did a great job! Everyone put all their blood, sweat, and yes even tears into it. Lori Layton, (picture above) was one who put her whole heart into this competition. Her and her team ran into a little hiccup in the first WOD but stuck with it and pushed through it. They came out on top in the end and were definitely winners in my eyes. Everyone has those rough workouts, where you think back and say to yourself, "what the hell just happened" I think its good to come across failures and down falls in crossfit. It makes us stronger and more determined athletes. 

change it up!

Bored with your same ol eggs and fruit for breakfast? Change it up with this bowl of goodness. This hommade cereal is very paleo friendly and taste delicious!!!!

Igredients are very easy to follow, and these items should be in your refrigerator on a daily basis.

1/2 and apple

1/4 chopped nut (almonds or walnuts)

2 dates chopped

1/4 cup of rasberries

put all in a bowl and pour almond milk over it! YUUUUMMMM!!!

Thanks Mattison for adding a new breakfast to my mornings!

Way to go Kipping Ladies!!!!

My PT girls have conquered the kipping pull-up!!!!! Christine, in the picture below has gone from the blue band to a white one. She did a couple last week without the band and her chin is almost over that bar. Lori in the pic to the left, went from the blue band, to the white, and is now knocking out about 2 to 3 kipping pull-ups in a WOD. They both have worked so hard and have been patient yet determined to get these pull-ups down, and it has paid off! Way to go ladies, im so proud of you:)