A Learning Experience

So I've been dreading taking the class for a long time: Intermediate Weight Training. I couldn't believe I'd be forced to take such a basic class for body builders from some guy, who at best knew a little more than nothing. I was fuming whenever I had the thought of having to go to this class twice a week for the next 10 weeks. I just knew it was going to be a disaster.

When I got to class, I was handed a questionnaire asking, among other things, what I expected to get from the class. My answer- "nothing". I handed it in and bounced.

The next time I had the class, the instructor asked who "Colin" was and introduced me to the class as the person to ask besides him if they had any questions about anything including form and programming. I wasn't happy to be singled out without being talked to first, but after talking to the instructor, I realized this was a great opportunity for me. He was allowing me to use this otherwise useless hour, to instead work on my ability to train. The more practice I get, the better I'll be, and I want to be the best. Although I may disagree with the programming and mentality the instructor has towards training, I am very thankful to him for giving me opportunity to actually learn from the class.

I guess even the most dreaded things can turn out for the best...

Past 2 wods:

1.) "Barbara" 5 Rounds with 3 in rests between:
20 Pullups
30 Pushups
40 Abmat Situps
50 Squats

(3:01 - 3:25 - 3:58 - 4:01 - 4:28)
Total Time - 18:52 (PR by over 4 minutes)


2.) For Time:
5 Push Press (115#)
25 DB Swings (60#)
10 Push Press
20 DB Swings
15 Push Press
15 DB Swings
20 Push Press
10 DB Swings
25 Push Press
5 DB Swings

Time - 12:14

-CJ