Sailing In Newport With Team SCA Was Out of My Comfort Zone

Last week, I got to go down to Newport, RI to hang out with Team SCA, the only all women’s team competing in the sailing race across the world, the Volvo Ocean Race Series. Along with Nicole of Pumps and Iron, we were put to the test to see if we had what it took to join these ladies out on the open ocean. I assure you I do not but we did do out best.  Our first challenge was a workout with the team trainer Santi. It was a circuit consisting of 7 moves and we were responsible for doing 4 rounds. Not bad right? Except that he asked us start with a 90 lb deadlift. If you do cross fit I can see you saying, oh that’s easy