Yesterday and today

I am wiped.  I am exhausted.  It's a combination of stress and exercise.

Last night I grappled.  Cage fought with three of the guys, who had to go easy since I was so outclassed.  It's ok though; I am learning how to defend myself.

Today I did the Hillsborough Hop 5K.  Ran the first mile, walked the second, ran the next .75 or so, walked until the last .2 and then ran again!  Time was around 38 minutes.  Next time I want to run the entire thing.  Not bad though for someone who has not run in over a year!!!!

Wed grappling

Forgot to post - grappled on Wed....

Weights 2

Hiked 2 miles and then

Military press 65#  8,6,4

Front squats 65#  8,6,4

Weights!!!!

Wasn't feeling so hot (YES, STILL).  I think that I have an iron deficiency even though I take a pill in the AM.  Maybe I need more.  Anyway,

Cleans 75#  8, 6, 4

Bench 80#  8,6,4    (The 6 and 4 had great form)

It must be working because Oleg keeps commenting on my arms!

Friday night special

Tonight was awesome!!!  I grappled with Adam, although there was no cage fighting.  I got all of the moves the first time.  I even showed Adam some submissions.  He was a great partner!

Grappled on Wednesday

Quick post - grappled on Wednesday - Nice thing happened - Oleg commented that my arms look great and I am buff!!!  :)

Kickin' ass

Grappled today.  Went in the cage four times.  Submitted Amanda both times with choke.  Submitted Pietro twice with choke and he got me (leg bar) once.  Lasted about 15 seconds with Mikey before we started laughing.  He is too damn good - high school or college wrestler.

Tired but happy

My back is as stiff as a board.  I am due for a massage.  Anyway,

Military press  65#  8, 6, 4

Front squat  65#  8, 6, 4   Form still needs A LOT of work

Band-assisted pull ups  6 (great ones), 5, 4

I love weekends!

I love the weekend.  I don't have to work out at night!  I can work out when I feel at my best.

Cleans 75#  8, 6, 4

Bench press 80#  8, 6, 4

Band-assisted pull ups  9, 5, 5

Woo-hoo!

Ow!!!

I went to MMA/grappling class.  Cardio was a bitch, but I kicked ass over the 23 year old chick there.  (She's really nice, but I am still a wee bit competitive.)

Pull me up

Today is a rest day.  I am physically drained from the MMA.  I did my band-assisted pull ups though.  

3 sets of 7 band-assisted pull ups!!!

No cage fighting today

I am really bruised. Yes, really, really bruised from head to toe.  I have to wear a red dress on Monday for AHA, and true to my nature, it is sexy and short.  So, no cage fighting until Monday evening.  Yesterday, I did the training, but I did not fight.  It's ok.  I am exhausted.

Good news though.  I bought an awesome bikini and short shorts!!!!

Pull ups are coming along!!!

Did a metcon crossfit 

21, 15, 9  30# kettlebell swings, burpees

9'03"

Band assisted pull ups  8!, 5, 5

I hope that I won't need the band soon!!!!

Hey, I have gotten in much better shape than my pic posted in January.  I will try to post a new one soon....

Poked Eye

I had grappling class today. As usual, it was great!  I got poked in the eye though.  I sat out for a few minutes, and then returned the favor by choking my opponent out.  Payback is a bitch...and so am I!  :)

What you did to me!

OMG Oleg, what you did to me in MMA class!  My body hurts like hell.  Had to go down on weights. I feel like a battered woman!

Military press 65# 8, 6, 4   at least I was doing them quickly!

Front squat 45#  8, 6, 4

Band assisted pull ups 3, 4, 3 could have done more

Back to weights

Today, I eased back into weights.

Clean 80#   3-3-2, 3-3, 2-2

Bench press 75#  8, 6, 4

3 x 3 band assisted pull ups

It was friggin' hot!!!!  Hard to concentrate!

Sore as hell

I grappled again today.  Holy shit, am I bruised and sore.  I was in the cage four times.  I did really well.  There was a new girl there.  Young, but inexperienced.  So, it was nice. I taught her and then I grappled with the guys.  This weekend will be dedicated to crossfit.  Crossfit is like a first love.  It got me into shape, and I will always love it.

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Bruised like hell

I grappled again today.  My arms are completely bruised.  It is crazy.  I look like someone beat me up.  On the bright side, my ass is getting tighter, my abs are getting tighter, and my arms are getting bigger....Now I have to make sure that I do crossfit this weekend.  Bikini weather is coming, and I want to be ready...bruises and all!

A day later

I grappled yesterday...really grappled!  Three times in the cage - submitted once by a full Nelson, survived 2 full minutes, and then learned techniques on a big dude.  This workout was unbelievable.  Oleg warmed us up by kicking our asses.  I did ok and kept up with some of the guys.  I had to do knee push ups at the end because I was wiped!  Anyway, I was so tired that I forgot to blog!  This MMA/grappling is awesome...and I am still the only chick....and it's fine!!!!

Late night workout

Saw "Fighter" at the theater and then watched a UFC Ultimate Fighter episode that I taped...motivated me to work out at 11:15 PM!  Kept it light since I am still getting used to Oleg's boot camp (LOL)

3 rounds

5 x 110# deadlifts

10 x burpees

6'23"

Next time I will increase to 5 rounds

I've been a bad girl

Last week of teaching....Grappled Monday and Friday....need to do crossfit this weekend.  Need to control my stress levels.

One of the things I started yesterday (Friday) was a diet.  Not so much for losing weight but to make sure that I am eating enough.  I don't eat enough veggies or protein.  Let's see what happens...