- Extremely sore core (which I think is a good thing...it means I probably was leaning - consistent with gravity-based running technique)
- sore calves/shins (not a good thing. I was not pulling from the ground quick enough and therefore had contact with the ground for too long)
- Sore toe...not sure why. Feels like it needs to just be "cracked", but it isn't happening
- sore hip flexors (makes sense, since my warmup consisted of only a light jog. Note that this was all done intentionally, to mimic my old running routine, which did not contain a sufficient warmup that is present in the CFE warmup I will be performing before each workout and race)
This weekend was the CF games regionals competition for Canada East and it took place at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto. I absolutely love watching CF events. It is so amazing to see the incredible athletic ability of all these athletes. I am, of course always super amazed by the female talent. I was never an athletic child or teenager, however I often wish I had been. But since we can't change the past, all I can do is my best now.
When I was 22 years old and decided it was time to make a lifestyle change (from overweight, couch potato to something more active), my first attempt at becoming more physically fit/athletic was by delving into the world od bodybuilding. Not that I actually got very far, but I was quite interested in getting "strong" and developing musculature that I didn't have. After a few years of training in the "traditional" bodybuilding style, I had lost quite a bit of weight (down about 70#) and had learned a lot about nutrition and training. I eventually transitioned into being a runner. Through the couple of years that I considered myself a "runner", I dropped even more weight due to excessive cardio training and strict adhesion to nutrition plans. I was often told I was too skinny, but I didn't agree. And as I mentioned yesterday, I found CF last year...I'm thinking a blend of CF and runner will be my "last stop" I hope. I feel that it is more "me". Along with a much less strict nutrition regime (I really LOVE ice cream...) I added about 15#. It took a while for me to get used to it and while I wouldn't mind dropping a few #, I've pretty much accepted it. It means I am a hell of a lot stronger than I ever have been in my life and I have a bit more fun now (I didn't drink for almost 3 years while I was in the runner phase!) That was a long-winded explanation to get me to where I was going...and that is that I came across a picture that showed the comparison of a female bodybuilder, world class marathoner and CrossFitter (the woman who ranked 1st in Canada East this weekend.) I love this comparison and have never been more sure that the third physique is my preference for me (not to put down the other two).
