Things I learn (more CrossFit talk)

Having been ill the past few days, I took a break from running and only went to PM last Friday and Saturday. Since I already rested for two days, I decided that a flu was just a flu and went ahead with today's workout. Deadlifts are kinda my favourite afterall.

WOD - 5 rounds for time of:
15 Deadlifts @40kg
15 Box Jumps @18"





Today's Lesson:
When you're sick and have yet to FULLY recover, your strength diminishes, fast!
You'll be left feeling weak and frail wondering what the hell it was that sucked the energy out of you so quickly.

THAT, was me, going into my second round.
"Are you kidding me?!??! This can't be right, right?!?!?? I mean, I should be able to do this.
That was until I remembered why-
Influenza = Bad = Sick body

My back was rounded and I was using more arms than legs to lift. On top of that, my head spun at every box jump. I called out 'time' after completing three rounds. I didn't want to continue lest I injure myself, which is worse (depending on the injury) as the recovery time can be a b*tch.
Surely am not going to risk that.

Time: 13+ mins (3R)

While I rested and watched the others complete their rounds, I became quite upset with myself. I felt I should've just pushed through until the end. I could just do one rep at a time. Who cares about time as long as I complete my workout- slow and steady.

As I was sulking at the corner, my partner David asked how I was. And me being me, unable to contain my feelings, told him that I was pretty upset about not finishing. And him being the darling that he is, told me that it was okay... that I should rest... and that it happens when one is sick... He also mentioned that it took him 1 - 2 weeks to fully regain his strength when he was ill the last time.

Sweet of him though I didn't like the bit about regaining strength.
Made a mental note to watch out for my health and NOT fall sick from now till our Trailblazer event.
Need.To.Train.


*Must get well soon...*Ohhmmmm...*


**I suppose what surprised me most was discovering that I had gone a few steps 'back' because I was ill, for less than a week. The thought of it is quite scary, no?
Imagine athletes, optimum health they have to maintain.