Author: peggielarsen

Back From PCC and On To The Next…

Back From PCC and On To The Next…

So, this past weekend I flew to Dallas, Texas, for the PCC workshop.  I have been looking forward to this for a while. I was excited that my friend from Level 2 Kettlebell Cert was going to be there.  In fact we roomed together, which 

Today is May 13, 2015

Today is May 13, 2015

Today is May 13, 2015. I fly out tomorrow for the PCC cert in Dallas, TX. Five days ago I felt like saying *uck it. My iron levels are still low, I am still tired, I have zero strength, and I have a LOT of 

Today's Training (May 8, 2015) and I Feel A Little Better

Today's Training (May 8, 2015) and I Feel A Little Better

Today’s training was done over the course of about an hour. I took it very easy and had a ton of rest between these rounds.

Seven Rounds

Chin up – 1
Hanging Knee Raises – 5

That’s it. Slow, controlled movements. Nothing huge here. Just wanted to do SOMETHING.

I feel a little better today. I think the iron supplements are kicking in. I no longer feel my heartbeat in my head when I walk up the stairs and don’t feel as tired. Woo Hoo!

Hope by next week I feel energetic and ready to kill it for 3 days. Even if the weekend doesn’t go as planned, I get to see one of the most important people in my life. We met online through an exercise forum and then just started conversing back and forth on our own. We have known each other for a very long time, but never officially met in person until last year. I love her and can’t wait to see her next Sunday. Her husband is pretty awesome too.

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

I’ve Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time.

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

I've Lost My Super Powers and The Saddest Thing I Have Seen In A Long, Long Time

So, I have been feeling “off” for the past few weeks, maybe a little longer.  I told John something was just not right.  I went and had blood drawn and found out my blood’s iron levels were extremely low, as in possible transfusion low.  WTF?? 

Today's Training (May 5, 2015) and Blood/Lab Work

Today's Training (May 5, 2015) and Blood/Lab Work

Today’s Training

Four Rounds

Bar hang – 45 seconds (retract scaps)
Long Lunge Crawl – 2 passes
Bridge Push-ups – 5

Finish

Hand to Hand Swings
BW Squats

40/20 – Two Rounds

Blood/Lab Work

Went to get blood drawn this morning to find out what the heck is going on with me. Curious to find out.

Today's Training (May 4, 2015) and I Still Feel Like Crap

Today's Training (May 4, 2015) and I Still Feel Like Crap

Today’s Training Five Rounds Chin Up – 1 Handstand hold – 30 seconds Bottom of push-up hold – 20 seconds Goblet Squats – 10 Finish Farmer’s Walk – 2-44, four passes 20 Jacks Farmer’s Walk – four passes fast feet – 40 count 2 rounds 

Today's Training (May 2, 2015) and The Sun Feels Great

Today's Training (May 2, 2015) and The Sun Feels Great

Today’s Training Deadlifts 135 – 5 reps 10 bridge pushups 145 – 5 reps 10 bridge pushups 155 – 5 reps 10 bridge pushups Three rounds I am the one in the white shirt and gray pants, bridging. Soaked up the sun for an hour 

Today's Training (April 30, 2015) and I Just Want To Soak Up Some Sun

Today's Training (April 30, 2015) and I Just Want To Soak Up Some Sun

Today’s Training 

Warm up with some crawling and rolls

Set the timer for 15 minutes

Double bells 

Front squat – 1

Press -3

Front squat – 2

Press – 2

Front squat – 3

Press – 1

  
Finish

Hanging knee raise – 15

Jump rope – 100 reps

Five rounds

I Am Ready For Some Sun

The weather is getting warmer and it is great to see the sun. I am ready to hang in the sun and soak up some vitamin D.  About 30 minutes front and back and I will be good. It is so energizing.