Rogue Fitness = legit CrossFit affiliate

Drove an hour to Gahanna today to workout at Rogue Fitness, the Columbus CrossFit affiliate. I had heard from Dave how different the CF gym in Missouri was when he'd visited, so I was a bit skeptical about how good of an experience I would have at this gym. At first, when I walked into the waiting area (with the bathroom and a seating area), I thought the gym was air-conditioned! I immediately thought, There's no A/C in CrossFit!!!! But I was pleasantly surprised. The cool temperature was due to the back garage door being open and the fact that Ohio is at least ten degrees cooler than Dallas, plus the humidity is much lower. Working out in an 80-degree gym felt like it had A/C since I'm used to working out at CFDC. This gym actually manufactures its own equipment and sells it to other affiliates. The coach who taught my class won the CrossFit Games last year. She was really knowledgeable, encouraging, and helpful--just not the same level or type of energy that CFDC's coaches possess, but she was still awesome, and I felt honored to be coached by her. She stayed after the workout to coach me on unassisted kipping pullups, and I actually did one on the first try!!!!! I couldn't believe it! I almost let go of the bar after I did it, I was so amazed. Luckily I didn't. Then I tried a few more, and she encouraged me the whole time. It was a truly rewarding feeling to be able to accomplish one of my short-term goals already, and at a different CF gym. I think the fact that the pullup bar was quite a bit narrower helped a lot--I could grip the bar a lot more easily and securely. I am curious to see if I am able to repeat my performance when I return to CFDC and the thicker pullup bar. I'm determined to try!! I was tempted to take the three remaining days I'm home as rest days, but I'm so pumped that I'm going to go back to Rogue tomorrow for the noon class again. I will be doing 4 on, 2 off, but that's okay. When I get back to Dallas, I will resume my 3-1 schedule so the coaches don't get mad at me. :)

Warm-up: mini Cindy and 20 shoulder rotations
WOD: Seated press, 3-2-1-1-1-1 then
metcon: AMRAP in 15 minutes:
15 pullups
15 KB high swings
15 burpee box jumps

65-70-75-75-80(f)-75
3 rounds + 6 pullups on metcon

I used the red band on the pullups but made myself knock out at least 4 or 5 pullups in a row before resting. The first set, I did 10 in a row unbroken. I used a 35# KB on the swings, and a medium box for the jumps. The burpee box jumps were the worst part. I actually tripped myself on the last burpee and ended up banging my knees quite nicely. :/ Oh well, I actually like having bruises and soreness. I'm such a masochist. But my favorite part of the whole experience was doing my very first unassisted kipping pullup!!! I heart Rogue Fitness! I'd even go so far to say that if I HAD to move to Ohio, I wouldn't mind it too much if I was near the gym. :O Yeah, I said it. Haha! Anyway, I am happy that this affiliate turned out being so awesome, but I still miss CFDC and look forward to returning. I'll definitely hit up Rogue, though, when I'm home again for x-mas.

Sandy's report on her surgery experience has me both excited and a bit apprehensive. Her description of the discomfort made me nervous! I believe I will accept the Valium when I get my procedure done. I'm rather sensitive to smells, as well, so hopefully the drug will dull my senses as well as my anxiety. I have no doubt that Dr. Beebe is an expert, and I trust him completely, but I still would like my experience to be as stress-free and comfortable as possible. I'm glad Sandy has noticed a big difference already and is happy with the results. Can't wait to see her at the gym next week with perfect vision and glasses-free!!!! :D