During my marathon training Crossfit had to take the back seat for awhile. Since I am not really a professional athlete or remarkable as a physical specimen in any way, twice a day workouts were not prudent. Therefore, I lost some strength. Sad but true. After I recovered from the race (I had difficulty just moving for a few days, ouch!) I merrily resumed my love affair with the Crossfit-ing for a few days but then it was time for vacation. What to do? What to do? My husband and I drove down the Oregon Coast under beautiful sunny skies. Sun in the Pacific Northwest= Joy! Our first stop in Astoria provided WOD fodder.
The Astoria Column in 164 spiral steps of torture for which you are rewarded with one of the most stunning 360 degree views I have ever seen. The first time up I thought, yuck that was hard, I don't want to do that again! Which of course reminded me of my love for Crossfit and the first vacation Workout of the Day was born. Five column ascends for time! It was really fun to experience that view again and again, plus we got to help out some kids by returning their little airplanes to them for multiple launches. High Intensity exercise and happy memories, check! My right calf muscle still has a major knot from this adventure which means it was a good one right?
During my marathon training Crossfit had to take the back seat for awhile. Since I am not really a professional athlete or remarkable as a physical specimen in any way, twice a day workouts were not prudent. Therefore, I lost some strength. Sad but true. After I recovered from the race (I had difficulty just moving for a few days, ouch!) I merrily resumed my love affair with the Crossfit-ing for a few days but then it was time for vacation. What to do? What to do? My husband and I drove down the Oregon Coast under beautiful sunny skies. Sun in the Pacific Northwest= Joy! Our first stop in Astoria provided WOD fodder.
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