Finally Pulled the "Trigger" Point!

I have a terrible body.

Not in the, " I have a fat ass and a belly" way. No, I mean my body hasn't been taken care of and because of this I hurt. A LOT. and OFTEN.

Here's a list-bottom to top:

Feet-hurt, often.

Knee-always hurts at 3 miles-on the money-every time.

Right hip joint-it crackles when I move it the "right" way.

Lower back-just about ALWAYS hurts and is ALWAYS tight.

Rest of my back-has pings and pangs fairly often.

Shoulders-like to pop out of joint

-recently the tendons on the tops seem to hurt, too. HOORAY!!!

Right side of my jaw-pops. Doesn't hurt, but that's not right.

This isn't a "poor me" list or a why my WOD times suck list. Not at all. I take full responsibility for my ailments. I don't stretch, unless forced to at the end of a class. I don't ALWAYS keep my core stable. I worked for YEARS on my feet. I sleep on my stomach(sometimes on a big one) or on my shoulder etc. etc. etc.

So, today, after a couple of Trigger Point workshops with Big Mike at CrossFit Central and REALLY hurting today after the CrossFit Central WOD with Chris Hartwell, I FINALLY bought a Trigger Point kit! These aren't cheap, but significantly less expensive than going to a masseuse or a chiropractor on a regular basis. But more importantly you can't put a price on being comfortable, faster recovery or better WOD times. That said, let's put this to the test and see if these priceless commodities will be the fruits of my financial and time investments.

I workout at 5:30 am, so I probably won't be able to "roll out" before class, but I'm committing myself to at least one hour session a day for the next 30 days.

Day One? I'll be honest-OW! But, WOW, what a difference!

"Ow! But WOW!" That should be on a Trigger Point shirt.

Stay tuned for updates...

Course Correct

What do you call it when you get run over by with something you already knew was coming? Particularly, when you are aware of it and control it? It's definitely not "learning" because you knew it would happen. I guess, you could call it "smacked in the face", but that doesn't quite seem right, because who knows they're going to get smacked in the face and doesn't move?

Well, whatever it is, I got it this morning and was happy to have it.

When you eat 75-100% clean on a regular basis, hit your WOD's regularly and stay hydrated, your body becomes pretty resilient to a couple of days off now and then. You know, when you, for example, go to your parents beach town for Easter and just eat and drink whatever, don't move any odd objects etc? In fact, for me, 1-2 days of this and I usually feel fine and actually weigh a little less!

GREAT!! That's why we live this way, right? Sort of...It is amazing what these two days can become. Before you know it, it's 3 or 4 or FIVE days of crap food and low energy...

Everything we know and hear about high carb, processed food can be that hand that you watch smack you in the face without moving. STUFF yourself with sugar, salt and carbs and before you know it you want more! And you'll willingly make yourself uncomfortably full and recognize how bad you feel and STILL want/crave more a little bit later. It's AMAZING!!!

Anyway, this morning's WOD: 75 box jumps, 45 ring dips, 25 burpees, 25 45lb shoulder press and 75 box jumps was not intended to be a chipper but it WAS for me! Only got through the shoulder press and used 40lbs and used a band for my ring dips. Was it a chipper because yesterday was a Rudy's for breakfast, beer for lunch, Chipotle for dinner and poor sleep night? Probably. Was yesterday the way it was because the three days prior? Probably.

Lesson? Look at the stars, course correct, sail on till morning.

A Happy Home for this Pull Up Bar

Last week, a brand spanking new pull up bar was brought into the world and delivered to a loving new family.

Please read this heartwarming story at one of Catherine's great blogs: I Want to be Healthy & Strong: My Journey in Wellness.

Ah, if I could only find more happy homes for all the pull up bars in the world, I'd know I'm doing my little bit to make the world a better places.

Do you have what it takes to make a happy home for a pull up bar? By bringing a pull up bar into your backyard, you'll not only be giving a pull up bar a new home, but the benefits you'll gain in return will be priceless.

If you think you have a few minutes a day to give to a pull up bar that needs a home, contact us and we'll find the pull up bar that's right for you!

Don't be...

Afraid to ask! If I've learned one thing in the last two days, it's JUST ask. EVEN if it says in writing that a company or a person will not do something, ask anyway. What's the worst that can happen and ultimately, how good does it feel when they do you a solid?!

I love my wife.

I love my family.

I love my dog.

I love my life.

doors close, windows open, windows close, doors open and so on and so on...

Challenging times. What to learn? Nothing happens in a vacuum. If it does, it's not reality or it's luck and I'm not usually lucky. Just be prepared, get up and keep fighting.

I love my wife.

I love my family.

I love my dog.

I love my life.

Doing it on your own

Ran a 5K this "morning." 9:30 is more like afternoon for me, nowadays.

Handle MY business, today.

Prepare. Improve. Rest. REPEAT.