Yes, I’m still in Haiti. And yes, I had SO much to share with y’all that I was able to write all of these posts before I left. For once in my life, I WAS ORGANIZED.
But I’ve got nothing for tomorrow.
Moving on!
Last Friday, I conquered a beast that has been sitting on my shoulder ever since the fifth grade: the climbing rope!
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| This was my half-assed smile. I sometimes feel so lame taking self photos. Kills me. |
I geared up in one of my favorite Reebok tops that the company gave me during our visit in November. It’s the Crossfit Race Long Bra Top and I really love it. The racer back design has super skinny straps so I have lots of movement with my arms and back. Also, it has some comfy padding in the built-in bra so that I don’t have to wear a sports bra with it, which I totally love. I’m all about ditching the bra when possible!
Is that too much information?
Anyway, the warm-up of the day called for practicing our rope climbs. Although I knew I wouldn’t be doing the actual climbs for the workout, I really wanted to destroy that rope during the warm-up. After all, I haven’t been able to climb a rope since gym class in the fifth grade! We used to have them on field day too, and they were always a struggle. Everyone always told me that it was in the legs and I just needed to figure out my foot grip, but I could never get it!
Luckily for me, I was the only one at the gym during my workout so it was just me and TWO coaches! Both Adam and Brian spent some time explaining a couple of different methods for climbing a rope and honestly, I credit this one-on-one time to my eventual success.
Or maybe it is those little grippies on the side of my Nano’s. Those suckers definitely have some bite!
Regardless of the reason, I was able to make it to the top of the rope not once, not twice, but three times! I even did a bonus semi-fourth climb after the WOD just for Brian to take this photo.
Y’all, it felt good to accomplish something new, even when I’m still on the injured/worthless list. Totally made my day and gave me such a feeling of inner pride. It’s amazing what type of feelings can come from something as simple as a climbing rope!
PSA: Remember socks. I now understand the whole Crossfit craze of knee socks because that rope shredded my shins! Like, blood. And burning rawness in the shower. Does that mean I get street cred?
I was given the Nano shoes and the Long Bra Top by Reebok, free of charge. All opinions expressed are my own.