Against the clock

Most of the workouts we do, we're racing against the clock- trying to beat your time before. I think simply knowing that the clock is ticking away pushes me to keep going.

Tonight's WOD there was no clock- no timer. It was just me, working out, pushing myself for no other reason than because I should and because my body can take it. It was sort of refreshing and a mental challenge to keep pushing although there wasn't going to be a score at the end.

I did:
20 kettlebell swings, 35#
400m sprint

Then I rested for a minute or two until I got a slight recovery.

Then I did:
8 snatches (45#)
400m sprint

Then I rested for a minute or two until I got a slight recovery.

Then I did:
8 Hang Power Cleans 80#
400m sprint

I went all out and left no gas left in the tank each round because I knew I would get a small recovery. It was a fun workout and we got inside just before the rain started!

On a side note- my hang power cleans were a little screwy tonight. I wasn't pulling straight up, I was coming out and away from my body for some reason which made it difficult to get my elbows under quickly. Michael pointed it out and I corrected it on the last rep but still, kind of annoyed that I started doing that all of a sudden.

I'm still being uber productive and that didn't end today! Michael and I made our Christmas card list and made a list of all the gifts we want to buy people this year. We didn't actually purchase any but at least we have a game plan where we need to shop. I also washed all the doors throughout the house, washed the window sills downstairs, dusted our bedroom, and wiped down the 2nd ceiling fan. Michael shampooed our carpets even!

While we were at the grocery store, I splurged on a fresh bouquet of flowers! I just couldn't resist. I absolutely love a fresh vase of flowers on the dining room table or near it. I don't let myself buy them that often because they're not exactly practical. I often think that if money weren't an issue, I would always have fresh flowers throughout my house. They just make me so happy!