I conquered the next highest box!!!!!! 24 inches!
It’s what all the cool people do on Friday nights.
I’d been gunning for that box for a while, and after Thursday’s workout, I KNEW I could do it. I did 150 jumps on the 18-inch box, and I got so tired that some of them were so half- hearted. I was barely even trying and still clearing it easily. I still made Kevin come stand over by me for moral support. But I didn’t make him hold my hand like I did the first time I tried an 18er.
Because Kevin is a most excellent blogger husband, he suggested taking this picture with the smaller one to compare my progress. There’s only one higher. I’m already convinced I can do that one too, but I’m in no big rush. I have other fish to fry. Like double unders.
Who says instagram is a waste of time? I was inspired by trainerbob! I did it in honor of his birthday today. Tina from CNC also recently posted about how she made it up to 35 inches. Always room for improvement, but I’ll revel in my 24 for now!
That cute little tongue is what woke me up this morning at 5AM.
Yeah. Pippa Cordelia decided to wake me up by licking my mouth. I screamed!!! And I had to be a responsible parent and let her out. A little later, I took her on her first run. She did pretty well, but we definitely have some leash training to do! She actually escaped out of her collar at one point! I freaked because, unlike Boyd, she can actually run faster than me. THANKFULLY, she was distracted by two big dogs barking behind a fence so I was able to snag her right away. She’s getting all new (PINK) stuff, but it won’t be here till after the weekend.
She is doing so well in our house. She’s a total doll and follows me around the house all day. She is absolutely heartbroken when she has to be locked in a room for some reason. I have no idea how she could handle being in a shelter. She must have hated it so much!! Pippa and Boyd aren’t BFFs yet. I have a feeling Boyd wakes up every morning and thinks she’s still here? But it’s made Boyd much more affectionate!! Hah.
I was really in the mood for some jam last night so we bought some at Sunflower Market. I think it may be the first time in my life that I felt in the mood for jam, but I was dreaming about it yesterday afternoon.
And what goes best with jam?
At least in my opinion! I’m not really a syrup fan so I love jam on pancakes. I made these Greek Yogurt & Honey Pancakes with whole wheat flour.
Kevin and I locked the poor puppies inside and ate on our front porch. Eating with two dogs staring at you can be intimidating!! Haha.
After pancakes, Kevin got to work on his second-to-last weekend of MBA homework, and I hit the gym to do this workout:
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I used a 25lb kettlebell and the 18-inch box and finished in 26:30. I was really slow with the swings and squat. The 25lbs just felt so heavy today!!!! Afterwards, I did a few box jumps on the 24-inch box just to make sure I could still do it today.
After the 1 mile run, I paused briefly to put my hair in a bun. Did you see what my hair does on box jumps? Same thing happens with kb swings and box jumps. It can be downright dangerous when I’m practicing double unders!! Oh my. But I can’t run with my hair in a bun. It won’t stay!! It’s tricky!!
Currently at home snacking on apples, PB2, and yellow chips – with Pippa sleeping at my feet.
What successes have you had at the gym/in life lately? I also adopted a beautiful puppy, in case you hadn’t noticed. By the way, a few of you asked. We think she’s a chocolate lab/Vizsla mix, but who knows for sure!
How do you wear your hair for working out? Maybe I need to perfect one of the Olympic gymnast hairstyles like the ballerina bun.
Nice work on that 24 inch box! Also, thanks for sharing that pancake recipe. I’m definitely trying it soon!
SO much in this post!! Awesome job on the jump!!! YAYAYA! The pupppp is so cute, yay for adopting!! I wear my hear in a high bun or a low pony (my hair is pretty short) anything out of my way!
congrats girl!! Those boxes look intense!
24″ that is AWESOME!!!!!
I need to conquer that and working on my double unders as well!!
Bun is my favorite everyday hairstyle, but I’m like you — can’t do it for running (sad face). It always falls out. I like ponytails and double buns (on special occasions when I have extra time to put in lots of hair ties).
Good Job on getting to the 24”! I have never tried a box jump, they scare the living crap out of me.
I always wear my hair in a messy ponytail or regular ponytail to the gym, depending on what workout. Messy pony for running and regular for cardio/strength
YEAH, GIRL! Box jumps make me so nervous because I’m certain that I’ll trip and faceplant when I try them.
When working out, I like to style a tight french braid. It keeps everything in place and I don’t have to fuss much afterwards.
150 box jumps?! that’s nuts. i can do like 20 and then i get tired and bored! i much prefer to wear my hair in a ponytail, but on longer runs it turns into a massive tangle if i do…so sometimes i go for the bun.
Pippa is so cute!!!
Congrats on the box jump! I’m pretty sure if I ever tried that I’d crack my head open.
Way to go with the box jumps. I am afraid that I’d miss/fall trying those!
I need something better than a ponytail when working out – hair everywhere. The US beach volleyball players do a high pony and then braid – the b-f isn’t interested in being my hair guy!
I’m trying to get my b-f to get on board with learning how to braid my hair
24″!! Girl, that’s amazing!! Way to go!
okay so I guess you answered the question I just asked. hahaha and yeah what alex said … those boxes look scary!
I don’t think I coudl pull off those box jumps. I did zwow #1 today and it seriously kicked my butt. And there wasn’t any jumping involved.
you’re a rockstar girl! I don’t love syrup either. My favorite on waffles: little syrup and a slice of American cheese!! So good!
Awww, I’m glad things are going well with the new pup! Mmmm, 5am licking wak-up, nice..ha! I like jam on pancakes too. Also on waffles. But I think it’s because I have a toddler who makes these special requests
Congrats on the 24in box! That is no small feat! Box jumps are quite intimidating! It is totally all mental too! I’ve got several box jumps scars on my shins from wods with the 24inch box!
Congrats on the box jump! That’s craziness! I made it back to yoga this morning for the first time since before Colorado (cause I hurt myself in CO), and it felt soooo good.
Yay!
Whoa you go girl! those boxes scare the crap out of me! Big time!