Shoe Update

So the second pair finally arrived today!  The color is better in person than online.  But once I put them on, the arch of my foot hurt.  It almost felt like it was a little too far back for my foot.  I'm wondering if that goes along with the "barefoot" style, or if they're just not for me.  I wore one of each shoe around for about an hour.  I couldn't even tell I had the Pace Glove's on!  So once I found that those were comfortable I wore both Bare Access Arc 2 for another hour.  I could tell the one I had on for two hours started to feel more comfortable, but at times it still didn't feel right.  I think it has too much arch support for me, but after reading reviews, others seem to really like that about the shoe!  I didn't notice that much more cushioning, but then again I wasn't doing much in them.  The Pace Gloves may be a tad too big, so when I go to return the other pair I'll try on a 1/2 size smaller just in case.  I'm excited to have new shoes for crossfit.  I keep going on my toes for some of the weightlifting, so maybe this will help me out!

I skipped tonight because I technically worked out twice last night (I stayed for the beginners and ended up doing their WOD with my friend),  My arms are a little sore and today had push ups and pull ups, no thank you!  I went for a short two mile run.  I have off tomorrow (and Monday, yay!!) so my plan is to go at 7:30 or 9:00 in the morning.  Then it's off to the Poconos for the weekend.  Two days of snowboarding will be a nice change in workout.

Shoes

Yesterday I had a girls day, with my friend that just started crossfit.  We were on a hunt for workout gear, and I, specifically, wanted new shoes.  I've been wearing my old running shoes from my first two half marathons because I don't want to wear out my new ones before my two upcoming races.  Those shoes are so worn and there is no traction that I'm starting to feel it.  My boyfriend bought Merrell's to use for crossfit earlier this year so I thought I'd give them a shot.  We went to REI, I had never been there but I think it's one of my new favorite stores!  They had two Merrell shoes on sale so I tried on both.  I can't remember the one I tried, but I ended up with the Pace Glove 2.  I'm so indecisive, though, and I'm second guessing my decision.  So I spent the night looking up reviews and other Merrell shoes.  This morning I found another shoes on the REI outlet sight, this was the Bare Access Arc 2, which is actually the shoe my boyfriend has.  They said this one has slightly more cushioning which would make it an easier transition to the barefoot idea.  And it also has the zero heel to toe drop.  The one I purchased has a zero heel to mid foot drop, so I want to see if there's a real difference.  

Once the new ones come in I plan to wear both around and compare them!

Merrell Bare Access Arc 2

Merrell Pace Glove 2

Training Plan

So my goal is to follow the Hal Higdon Novice Plan training plan, but tweaking the long runs to how I trained last year.  I like the idea of tapering before a race and his plan doesn't, but I love the cross training days because they're perfect for my new addiction!

I dread looking at the WOD, and feel worse once I find out what I'm getting myself into.  But while doing the workout I feel invincible.  While stretching I feel on top of the world.  That's what makes cross fit addicting.  That's how I used to feel about running.  Running can just boring when you do it alone and you're seeing the same scenery repeatedly.  Cross fit is different everyday and the support you get is fantastic.  That's what keeps me wanting to go back.  I wish I could get more of my friends to try - one is going tomorrow night... I know she'll be hooked.

Official Member

Monday was my last beginners cross fit class because of the way New Years fell.  The workout was probably the toughest one I've done yet.  Started with squats with weights, did 95 lbs!  Then the torture was row 250m, 21-15-9 of box jumps, 21 body rows, 21 push ups, and finishing with another 250m row.  I have no upper body strength so it was hard for me.  After we stretched I spoke with the trainer about signing up.  I was still debating how often to go, but I told him to put me in for 2x a week because I was afraid to hurt myself between cross fit and running and field hockey (which I forgot started this weekend, oops!).  But after we talked for a couple minutes he convinced me to do 3x a week.  Hopefully I can do that and still muster up the motivation to begin my training plan in the next week or two.

I booked my hotel for the Nike Womens half!  One step closer!!