Today was the day...

The CrossFit WOD called for a 5K time trial run. Well, we all know I'm not running, so I decided not to do that WOD.

Instead, Michael and I headed to a local park and used the monkey bars to practice a pull-up. After the workout earlier in the week, I knew I was close to doing one on my own.

To start, I'm doing "kipping" pull-ups which simply means I'm using my body to gain momentum. After I do these for a while, I'll be able to build strength from there. It's the CrossFit recommended approach to doing pull-ups without assistance and since Michael followed it, I know it works. Michael started with kipping pull-ups but now he can do regular pull-ups with a 15-lb dumbbell between his feet... it's all part of the progression.

I failed at first, but didn't give up...

After I did the one above, I worked on getting the rhythm down and doing more than one at a time- some of which actually looked like a full pull-up and others that didn't:



I was a little excited after that 3rd attempt in the 2nd video- can you tell? haha. I feel like this is a huge hurdle to overcome. Just knowing I can do ONE, makes me feel motivated to keep going so I can do more.

I ended up doing a total of 12 pull-ups before we left the park. I'm SOOOO EXCITED! My hands are not loving me right now at all, but it's totally worth it!

We celebrated this achievement with a slurpee on the way home from the park! :)
Kelsalynn