Week of Workouts: There's a reason they have a name...

In CrossFit, some workouts are named. Whether it's "the girls" (benchmark workouts) or the hero workouts (these carry a fallen heroes name), I came to the conclusion that there's usually a reason why they are worthy of a name...they are usually super tough. Even if you look at the workout and think it doesn't seem so bad, you should be very leery...

The last week's workouts
--Friday: For time: Run 1 mile, 30 65lb thrusters, 30 pullups (17:30). Total time: 40 min
--Saturday: 5 rounds for time: 15 ring rows, 15 45lb bench press, 15 90lb back squat (16:00). I also worked on my back squat strength, doing 5 sets of 5 65% 1RM squats. I then walked a mile for a cool down and some vitamin D. Total time: 1h15min
--Sunday: Rain interfered with our weekly hike, so I took a rest day
--Monday: double WOD! "Jeremy" 21-15-9 reps of overhead squat (I did 55lb) and burpees. Then I did 50-40-30-20-10 reps of double-unders and sit-ups. Walked a mile. Total: 1 hr
--Tuesday: long warm-up. Front squats 5-5-5-5-5 reps. I did 45-55-65-75-95 lbs. Foam roller. Total: 40 min
--Wednesday: Griff: run 800m, 400m backwards, 800m, 400m backwards (15:30).Yes, both times I've done this I have felt ridiculous...and almost tripped. Total: 30 min
--Thursday: Workout on the beach! We jogged half a mile then did an "Indian" run half a mile--all in the sand...ouch. We then did sprints to the water x 5 (about 200m each) then practiced long jumping. Light and playful workout!  Total: about an hour.  Here are some action shots:

I have been getting many questions about getting started in CrossFit or this style of exercise, so I plan to post a few tips on how to get started. Please post below if you have any specific questions. Thanks!

Lauren