Skillz

Over the past week or so, I've achieved a number of "firsts" of which I'm particularly proud.

Rope climb:
Last Saturday (22 January), I successfully climbed a nearly 15-foot knotless rope for the first time (actually, twice). I don't know how to use my feet, so the climbs were just with my arms.

Box jump:
On Tuesday (25 January), a bunch of us were trying max height box jumps. I was able to easily hit a 42" box jump (nearly 2/3 my height). I also jumped to 36" with a 20lb weight vest.

Ring handstand push-up:
Finally, earlier this week, I tried to do a ring handstand push-up but failed miserably. After some focused skill work the rest of this week, I attempted another ring HSPU today (28 January) and although ugly, I nailed it.

A few other specific goals for the next few months are a 300lb back squat and being able to perform a front lever on the rings and a flag. As I achieve these goals or have any other significant accomplishments, I'll post them here.

Happy New Year

Happy New Year Everyone!

Even though I never followed through with any specific fitness goals in 2010, there is no doubt I'm stronger and faster than I was at this point last year. More importantly, within the last six months, my back has rarely ever become an issue. I can attribute all of these accomplishments to the outstanding programming, camaraderie, and training environment at CrossFit Confluence as well as daily body maintenance from the MobilityWod.

On a different note, over the past year, I've become even busier with work, training, and (finally) leisure activities. This blog has become lower on my priority list and will likely be sparingly updated in 2011. For those interested in my own training, you can follow my posts at CrossFit Confluence. For training ideas and tips to use yourself, check out the CrossFit main site as well as the blogs I've recommended off to the right.

Any updates this year will be major accomplishments that I've achieved.

Best of luck to all of you in meeting and exceeding your training goals in 2011 and beyond!