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Kyla Elizabeth James · 11-17-2006, 07:39 PM

Hi,

I've been lurking on this site for awhile with fascination. I work in the fitness industry and after reading here, I am humbled regarding both my fitness as well as my knowledge.

Distance running is my acquired love. I did my first Boston Marathon this past April and I am a wannabe triathlete. I was a pure anerobic athlete when I was young being a cheeleader/tumbler and a sprinter.

I'm going to be starting out very slow and will be needing some accountability.

Steven Low · 11-17-2006, 08:59 PM

You should start up a log here. That way if you don't post in it with a workout, we can hound you about it. Plus, if you don't keep a log already (I suspect you do though) then it is great for keeping track of progress.

Travis Loest · 11-17-2006, 09:04 PM

Happy CrossFitting!!

Jason Lopez-Ota · 11-18-2006, 12:00 AM

I 2nd the start a log vote.

Brian Mansfield · 11-18-2006, 05:50 AM

Kyla,

Do you plan on continuing with Triathlon?

Brian.

Michael Stehle · 11-18-2006, 06:25 AM

Kyla, welcome to CrossFit! Be prepared for some serious results!

Larry Lindenman · 11-18-2006, 09:17 AM

Welcome to the ranks of the fitness studettes!

Kyla Elizabeth James · 11-18-2006, 04:08 PM

Thanks for the welcome!!!

Today's workout forthcoming!! I'll edit it in this post

(Message edited by pr323 on November 18, 2006)

Kyla Elizabeth James · 11-18-2006, 07:34 PM

^^

Okay, started off on the wrong foot by not being able to find one of my many watches to time myself. But, I integrated 800m speed bursts within my run based upon perception of effort.

But, one of my main beginning goals is to re-establish consistency in my strength related workouts as opposed to being a cardio queen.

My main focus will continue to be endurance training. I realize that comes with a trade-off in terms of overall strength. But, I'm hoping that this will help me maintain strength and prevent injury--faster times will not hurt either. I'm thinking that I will get more out of my endurance workouts or even achieve more with the same amount of training...

So, here is today. My first goal is to complete a full warm-up. In the meantime, I will improv to round-out my workout. Weight control is also important. Don't need to lose, but don't need to gain. I am just shy of 5'1" at 102-105 pounds; 11-12% body fat.

11/18

Ashtanga yoga class

3 sets of 6,6,5, on Gravitron (-40, -30, -30)
Tricep Dips 3 x 10
DB press 3 x 10 (25 pounds)
Push-press 3 x 5 (55 pounds)
Lunges 2 x 10 (15 lb)
Bent Row 2 x 8 (55 pounds)
Footwork on pilates reformer

4 mile run}

Lynne Pitts · 11-19-2006, 05:44 AM

Hey Kyla,
If you're going to run a workout journal (which is a great idea) you need to put it in the Workout of the Day section.

Thanks,

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11-17-2006, 07:39 PM	#1
Kyla Elizabeth James Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jeffersonville IN Posts: 3	Hi, I've been lurking on this site for awhile with fascination. I work in the fitness industry and after reading here, I am humbled regarding both my fitness as well as my knowledge. Distance running is my acquired love. I did my first Boston Marathon this past April and I am a wannabe triathlete. I was a pure anerobic athlete when I was young being a cheeleader/tumbler and a sprinter. I'm going to be starting out very slow and will be needing some accountability.

11-17-2006, 08:59 PM	#2
Steven Low Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: silver spring maryland Posts: 12,221	You should start up a log here. That way if you don't post in it with a workout, we can hound you about it. Plus, if you don't keep a log already (I suspect you do though) then it is great for keeping track of progress.

11-17-2006, 09:04 PM	#3
Travis Loest Member Profile: Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hinesville GA Posts: 827	Happy CrossFitting!!

11-18-2006, 12:00 AM	#4
Jason Lopez-Ota Member Profile: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Honolulu Hawaii Posts: 1,528	I 2nd the start a log vote.

11-18-2006, 05:50 AM	#5
Brian Mansfield Member Profile: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Neptune NJ Posts: 125	Kyla, Do you plan on continuing with Triathlon? Brian.

11-18-2006, 06:25 AM	#6
Michael Stehle Member Profile: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Avon-by-the-sea NJ Posts: 428	Kyla, welcome to CrossFit! Be prepared for some serious results!

11-18-2006, 09:17 AM	#7
Larry Lindenman Affiliate Profile: Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Chicago Illinois Posts: 2,769	Welcome to the ranks of the fitness studettes!

11-18-2006, 04:08 PM	#8
Kyla Elizabeth James Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jeffersonville IN Posts: 3	Thanks for the welcome!!! Today's workout forthcoming!! I'll edit it in this post (Message edited by pr323 on November 18, 2006)

11-18-2006, 07:34 PM	#9
Kyla Elizabeth James Member Profile: Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Jeffersonville IN Posts: 3	^^ Okay, started off on the wrong foot by not being able to find one of my many watches to time myself. But, I integrated 800m speed bursts within my run based upon perception of effort. But, one of my main beginning goals is to re-establish consistency in my strength related workouts as opposed to being a cardio queen. My main focus will continue to be endurance training. I realize that comes with a trade-off in terms of overall strength. But, I'm hoping that this will help me maintain strength and prevent injury--faster times will not hurt either. I'm thinking that I will get more out of my endurance workouts or even achieve more with the same amount of training... So, here is today. My first goal is to complete a full warm-up. In the meantime, I will improv to round-out my workout. Weight control is also important. Don't need to lose, but don't need to gain. I am just shy of 5'1" at 102-105 pounds; 11-12% body fat. 11/18 Ashtanga yoga class 3 sets of 6,6,5, on Gravitron (-40, -30, -30) Tricep Dips 3 x 10 DB press 3 x 10 (25 pounds) Push-press 3 x 5 (55 pounds) Lunges 2 x 10 (15 lb) Bent Row 2 x 8 (55 pounds) Footwork on pilates reformer 4 mile run}

11-19-2006, 05:44 AM	#10
Lynne Pitts Administrator Profile: Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Richmond NH Posts: 3,232	Hey Kyla, If you're going to run a workout journal (which is a great idea) you need to put it in the Workout of the Day section. Thanks,