You Are What You Eat

I found that out today when I went to Coca Crossfit for my morning torture/workout.  I would say that for the last 2 months or so, I have eaten like absolute garbage.  Bar food, beer, and pretty much nothing really that healthy.  At least not on a consistent basis.  I would eat a good meal or 2, but then I would eat garbage for a week or so.  Today's workout was 10 rounds of 10 pull ups, 10 burpees.  I knew it would suck.  The first 2 rounds weren't too bad, but then all my crap eating came into play and I only made it another 2 rounds.  Not even halfway.  I was disappointed to say the least.

Today proved that diet plays a vital role in my fitness.  I can't just workout and eat unhealthy food.  Not only do I feel like crap all day, but my workouts really suffer.  I was reminded this morning that it's not how many times you get knocked down, but how many times that you get back up.  I got back up today and I don't want to get knocked down anymore.

My New Kicks

Recently, I bought a pair of Nike Frees.  They are supposed to be more of a minimalist shoe, simulating the feeling of being barefoot.  I wasn't sure how I would like them, since I have been used to running shoes my whole life.  But, I must say, I am starting to really like them.  The shoes are good for pretty much most Crossfit workouts.  And today was the first time I tried running in them.

I am setting a goal for myself of running the half marathon in Cleveland this May.  So, with setting that goal, it was time to start running.  I ran a mile today in my Frees.  It took me 11 min.  Not great, but not horrific either.  My shoes were really comfortable to run in.  It made me excited to continue running.