Keeping Track

Today's workout was Helen.  It is 3 rounds of 400 m run, 21 kettlebell swings at 55 lbs., and 12 pullups.  Last time I did this workout was in Nov. 2008.  I did it in 15:38 then.  Of course, I had been Crossfitting regularly for 3 months, not 3 weeks.  I was realistic and my goal was under 20 min.  I started off pretty good, but then came the pullups.  I hate pullups.  I got through the first round in about 6 min.  By the time the 3rd round came, I was smoked.  My forearms were on fire, I could barely breathe, and all I wanted was a drink of water.  I convinced myself that I could drink water when I was done, only a few more minutes.  I finished the workout in 20:30.  30 seconds longer than I wanted to, but almost.  

This workout helped me to realize that by writing down my workouts and times, it gives me a reference point.  Right now, my times are a starting point.  Not the best times, but I know that they will only get better.  In a few months, I will revisit some of these workouts to measure the progress I am making.  As for now, I am happy with my progress.  I am averaging 3-4 lbs. of weight loss a week and feeling pretty good. I am optimistic that when I do these workouts again, not only will my times be better, but I will be lighter too.