The Fitness Warrior's First Attempt at CrossFit

Despite my sore back, my grumpy mood and my desire to lay out on the couch feeling sorry for myself, I went to the first class in the Functional Fitness program last night.  
Okay, truthfully, I went because Jo-Ann told me to.  :D
"Just come and watch," she said, "you don't have to do anything, just watch and listen to Kelly explain the technique."
Ah, she had me at technique.  For anyone who knows me well, they know that I am a huge believer in perfect technique.  This is due, in part, to my karate training.  As a small person with relatively little muscle, I need the best technique I've got to make self defense work.  I can't muscle through it like bigger people.  Plus, when it comes to working out, I believe that proper form will get the best results while leaving me with less injuries.
"Okay, fine, I'll come," I said, somewhat begrudgingly, "But I'll have a hard time not doing it."
Jo-Ann just smiled.  Of course, she understands. 

At 7:26pm, I arrived at the gym, grumpiness still wrapped around me.  However, when you are in a place that oozes motivation and a strong work ethic, it's pretty much impossible to avoid being pulled into it.
Kelly was well aware of my sore back and frequently made sure I wasn't doing anything to hurt it.
"Just do what you can.  If it hurts your back, don't do it."
Sounded good to me.   I've never really been a "watcher" anyway. :D

The class was amazing.  A short introduction and a thorough warm-up was followed by comprehensive teaching of technique.  Then we went through the WOD (Workout of the Day!).  We had to do as many rounds as possible in twenty minutes.  What an incredible workout!  I was completely soaked, my water bottle long emptied and my grumpiness was completely chased away.  Nothing like a great workout with fantastic people to bring me around!


Thanks so much to Kelly for a great class and to Jo-Ann for ensuring I was there to enjoy it!


Note: My back felt much better after the class...I was so stiff from sitting at my desk all day, it felt great to be moving and I stretched a lot after the class and again at home later.   The only problem was the shower I took as soon as I got home.  My arms were so tired from the class that it was almost impossible to wash my hair...seriously, it was the hardest time I ever had! All I could do was laugh...nothing could ruin such a fun night!