Posts Tagged ‘cross training’

The time, the day, the hour, the minute, the second has arrived and I have followed through with my plan. I’ve joined the CrossFit Clan( I promise I didn’t mean for that to rhyme). This intense cardio, muscle builder, circuit, cross training is made for the strong, and that is so NOT me he-he. Am I insane for joining this conditioning methodology that is used by fire departments, law enforcement agencies, and military units use? I’ve been to two classes already and I must say, I can’t wait for the next class. I must be crazy or just buckle under peer pressure. I joined because I’m always looking for challenges, especially challenges where there is competition and teams are involved. Everyone who has ever done CrossFit has fell in love with it. My number one motivator for CrossFit is my brother Frank. He is addicted and I think he should start teaching CrossFit. I’ve seen his transformation and it is amazing, I’m so proud of him. So what’s next? New workout clothes.

Our first marathon- yup all 26.2 miles

I have a good selection of workout clothes from dancing, but we normally practice in sports bras so shirts are a major necessity at this point. I’ve been doing some shopping and my favorite place to shop for gym gear is Lululemon. The problem with Lululemon is that they rarely have sales. Not only do I need shirts, I need new shoes too. I mean I don’t need shoes, but I really want some new shoes. I will be taking a trip to Nike Outlet soon.

love,
the christianista

A sweet soul was taken away from this earth this weekend. A great friend and amazing dancer. I remember Victor as always putting in his own flare and flavor in our choreographed routines when we were all supposed to look alike. I remember Vic throwing in a head whip here and there and a kick when no one was watching. But I saw hi m. I saw him for the kind person that he was. I saw him for never giving up on love and always loving to the end. I saw him for how much he loved to salsa dance and how passionate he was about it. I saw all the effort he put into extra practices and cross training in different styles of dance to improve  his salsa. I loved Victor Alvarez for being a friend to me from the very first practice we had together 5 years ago until now. It’s hard for people outside of the salsa scene to understand us Salseros. It’s hard for non Salseros to understand why we practice almost every day of the week sometimes getting out of practice at 1 am or later. It’s hard for non Salseros to see why we go out social dancing at least 3 times a week. It’s hard to understand how this hobby can be so expensive – paying to go to compete and perform at congresses and paying for crazy costumes. I feel blessed to be a part of the salsa scene/community/family. I feel blessed that I could share this experience with you Victor Alvarez. Victor you will never be forgotten.

Don’t forget….. when you are  dancing away in heaven, practice hard because when I get there, we will finally compete together.

Te Extranos mucho. Dios te bendiga y descanses en paz,
the christianista

God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; Courage to change the things I can and wisdom to know the difference. Living one day at a time; Enjoying one moment at a time; Accepting hardships as the pathway to peace;Trusting that he will make all things right if I surrender to His Will; That I may be reasonable happy in this life and supremely happy with Him Forever in the next, Amen