Because I worked last weekend, I had today off. So being in full on training mode, I logged 2 workouts in my journals (running and CrossFit).
Our skill tonight was the back squat. We were split into three groups according to height.
First up was my 8 km tempo run. I dragged my butt out of bed at 8 a.m, relatively early for a day off. I did a little clean up around the apartment, drank some coffee and ate a couple slices of gluten-free bread before I set out. The weather wasn’t looking promising. It was overcast. It was chilly. And a layer of snow covered the ground.
I didn’t let the weather put a damper on my plans. I drove to South Pointe Common and parked the Versa. I wanted to run somewhere different and not by my apartment. The sidewalks near the shopping complex are flat and straight. I needed somewhere mindless to run. I didn’t want to worry about making up kilometres or a high pedestrian traffic area.
Straight off the bat, I hit a snag. My Garmin would not turn on. I considered using my iPhone to track my pace. I just don’t like running with my phone. Thankfully I managed to bring it back to life. With my Garmin I just have to flick my wrist to glimpse my pace and distance.
So I started off with a steady pace. I ran a solid 4k before I picked up the pace. I ran 3 minutes faster on the second 4km. I feel pretty good.
I kept that feeling all day until I went to CrossFit. I’ve gone to about 10 classes now. You’d think I would be improving some of my skills. Nope. My technique still sucks. I am always the bad example in class.
Our skill tonight was the back squat. We were split into three groups according to height.
Then we did 5 squats with the bar before we added weight. Because my technique sucked so much, I wasn’t allowed to add any weight. I don’t mind being the weakest person in the class. Really, I don’t. I just feel like I am not making any progress.
What’s wrong with me? I feel like I can’t do anything right. I feel weak. I feel like a loser. Sigh. Yes I am having one of those days. Tomorrow is a new day.