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Burpees Suck


I participated in R.I.P.P.E.D class on Monday for the first time and was disappointed that at least one of the track is full of burpees.  In fact, since I am out of shape, I tweaked my ankle doing burpees on Monday.  Although I knew today wouldn't go any easier, I did my best.  Even when I'm in shape (rarely, let's be hones) and don't have ankle issues, burpees suck.  I tried to explain burpees to someone on Monday, so I decided to attach a video to my complaint post tonight.  When I was searching for a video, I found this weird "Burpees Suck" phenomena on the web.  Check it out.  Google burpees suck.  The good thing about doing (half-assed) burpees is that I burned enough calories to come home and enjoy a bag of sea salt and vinegar Kettle brand potato chips with my vitamin water.  

Yep, this winter has made me resort to posting about burpees and potato chips :(

I, however, might try this for Lent.  Day one didn't happen.  Day two is impossible.  I hope to remember Day three on the way to work.  If not...

I give thanks for...
1) potato chips and the gym
2) a day of speeches complete with some examples that I really do know and understand my students.... long story
3) taking the time to reflect on my day

Comments

Mary Childs said…
I commend for even trying a burpee! I tried the "turn off the radio" deal the other day going to Iron River. I always listen to MPR and didn't want to hear about Russia and Putin. So I switched to the classical station instead. Really made a difference in my head! Anything to deny reality.
10:14 PM
LH said…
Man alive. That guy is great at burpees.

10:54 AM
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