Quote from "Intensity in Action" on CrossFit journal:
"When is the last time you did a workout that really scared you? Not a workout that would make you sore, but one that really made you take a hard look at yourself and wonder if you could actually complete it. When is the last time you did a workout that was so hard it made you dry cry, a workout that tore at your soul as you fought with your entire being to finish it, one that actually brought you closer to God? Have you ever had an experience like this? Why not?"
I should have kept reading, sorry to take up blog space, but I bet most people don't get the journal.
"Stop taking half measures and wishing you had the time or the freedom to achieve what you want. Get up and take it. If you think you are working hard now, trust me: you aren’t. There is nothing worse than finishing a grueling workout when you collapse from exhaustion, and while holding back what little is left in your stomach, you look up and realize deep down that you could have gone a little harder and maybe beaten the clock this time. At least once a week, your workout partners—yes, you need partners for intensity—should see you do one or more of the following: cry, scream, collapse, bleed, throw up, fail, get nervous, admit fear or achieve something you didn’t think possible. Teach your sons what it means to be strong young men, and teach your daughters to be stronger and more real than those sickly waifs in the magazines. Teach their minds to fight far beyond where their bodies think they need to stop. Teach them what real beauty is, and how to achieve it. Teach them to be confident badasses. Most importantly, teach them through your example."
I just love CrossFit:) This article is written by a 22 year veteran of the Marine Corps.
I love it. Thanks for posting that Cynthia. It causes me to remember why I do crossfit - not so much for me...but for Sandy and for our kids and grandbabies.
And I will start screaming more during our morning workouts.
Total awsomeness!! This is what I think we all want in our own twisted yet beautiful way. Can't wait to get back to the gym Monday! Thanks for the motivation Cynthia :-)
Actually Cynthia that article worked in reverse for Sandy and I. A liitle over a year ago we would wish we had the time or freedom to gain the results we wanted. Then our two sons signed up with Carport and basically shamed us into trying it. First time I met Drew I thought...'Lord have mercy..that man will kill me'....he didn't. Thank you William and Nate. And thank you again COACHES for constantly pushing us forward.
Cynthia, so glad to have you as my training buddy- cause we FO SHO see each other scream, see each other get nervous, see each other burp/almost throw up, see other fail AND PR :)... but, most of all, we support each other and have a BLAST at doing whatever crazy, insane wod our Coaches have programmed for us to do! yay Crossfit!
That's a really great article, thanks so much for posting it. It actually makes me feel better and a little less self conscious. It's kind of nice to know that wanting to throw up isn't a necessarily a bad thing. I've honestly worked harder in the last 3 weeks than I ever have in my life, and I know I'm barely doing anything compared to everybody else, but I will get there!
Kista - you are doing exactly what you need to be doing especially if you have worked harder than you ever have. That is what it is all about. The good news and bad news is that you will never feel like you have done enough because there is always more to do:)
This article resonated with me because the last WOD we did with dead lifts and burpees. There is no other way to describe it except to say that I was scared the entire WOD. I never felt confident. During the rest periods, I kept breathing and thinking, "I can't believe I am doing this. I am going to do this again. Oh my gosh." over and over again.
I also love that at a retirement party for a colleague at our house, Wm was doing burpees and yelling "Yay burpees!" in between. CrossFit may be crazy, but it is amazing and fulfilling and a great lesson to teach.
I am so thankful for all of the friends and coaches at the Carport. You push us and we push each other. Yay CrossFit! (and yay for being sappy!)
Ughhhh. Not suprised coach Drew. You're an animal. 315 whooped my butt. Thanks for giving me something to shoot for, and thanks for your strategically placed "failures" when I'm working with heavy weight. You're an excellent motivator. -Josh
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185 lbs - finished 2 rounds (with jump overs) and took a DNF due to poor tush placement...(amazing what some folks will do to get out of a cash out).
ReplyDelete6:20 with 95# and lateral hops
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Pack - 205#, women=155#
Pups - 155-185#, women=105-135#
If you are still learning to do double Unders, you can count your attempts or do lateral (side-to-side) hops over your bar.
Resting up the legs today for Vulcan Run tomorrow.. Y'all have fun!
ReplyDeleteQuote from "Intensity in Action" on CrossFit journal:
ReplyDelete"When is the last time you did a workout that really scared
you? Not a workout that would make you sore, but one
that really made you take a hard look at yourself and
wonder if you could actually complete it. When is the last
time you did a workout that was so hard it made you dry
cry, a workout that tore at your soul as you fought with
your entire being to finish it, one that actually brought you
closer to God? Have you ever had an experience like this?
Why not?"
I should have kept reading, sorry to take up blog space, but I bet most people don't get the journal.
ReplyDelete"Stop taking half measures and wishing you had the time
or the freedom to achieve what you want. Get up and
take it. If you think you are working hard now, trust me:
you aren’t. There is nothing worse than finishing a grueling
workout when you collapse from exhaustion, and while
holding back what little is left in your stomach, you look
up and realize deep down that you could have gone a
little harder and maybe beaten the clock this time. At
least once a week, your workout partners—yes, you need
partners for intensity—should see you do one or more of
the following: cry, scream, collapse, bleed, throw up, fail,
get nervous, admit fear or achieve something you didn’t
think possible.
Teach your sons what it means to be strong young men,
and teach your daughters to be stronger and more real
than those sickly waifs in the magazines. Teach their minds
to fight far beyond where their bodies think they need to
stop. Teach them what real beauty is, and how to achieve
it. Teach them to be confident badasses. Most importantly,
teach them through your example."
I just love CrossFit:) This article is written by a 22 year veteran of the Marine Corps.
I love it. Thanks for posting that Cynthia. It causes me to remember why I do crossfit - not so much for me...but for Sandy and for our kids and grandbabies.
ReplyDeleteAnd I will start screaming more during our morning workouts.
An excellent article. Thanks for taking the time.
Total awsomeness!! This is what I think we all want in our own twisted yet beautiful way. Can't wait to get back to the gym Monday! Thanks for the motivation Cynthia :-)
ReplyDeleteActually Cynthia that article worked in reverse for Sandy and I. A liitle over a year ago we would wish we had the time or freedom to gain the results we wanted. Then our two sons signed up with Carport and basically shamed us into trying it. First time I met Drew I thought...'Lord have mercy..that man will kill me'....he didn't. Thank you William and Nate. And thank you again COACHES for constantly pushing us forward.
ReplyDeleteRemind me never to get on Cynthia's bad side. And Jonathan, sorry about commenting on your "80's" shorts.
ReplyDeleteCynthia, so glad to have you as my training buddy- cause we FO SHO see each other scream, see each other get nervous, see each other burp/almost throw up, see other fail AND PR :)... but, most of all, we support each other and have a BLAST at doing whatever crazy, insane wod our Coaches have programmed for us to do! yay Crossfit!
ReplyDeleteGreat article Cynthia! Thanks for posting.
ReplyDeleteThat's a really great article, thanks so much for posting it. It actually makes me feel better and a little less self conscious. It's kind of nice to know that wanting to throw up isn't a necessarily a bad thing. I've honestly worked harder in the last 3 weeks than I ever have in my life, and I know I'm barely doing anything compared to everybody else, but I will get there!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad Coach Drew and "Brain" didn't show me up today...Of course neither one actually did the wod....ha h ha.
ReplyDelete-Josh
Kista - you are doing exactly what you need to be doing especially if you have worked harder than you ever have. That is what it is all about. The good news and bad news is that you will never feel like you have done enough because there is always more to do:)
ReplyDeleteThis article resonated with me because the last WOD we did with dead lifts and burpees. There is no other way to describe it except to say that I was scared the entire WOD. I never felt confident. During the rest periods, I kept breathing and thinking, "I can't believe I am doing this. I am going to do this again. Oh my gosh." over and over again.
I also love that at a retirement party for a colleague at our house, Wm was doing burpees and yelling "Yay burpees!" in between. CrossFit may be crazy, but it is amazing and fulfilling and a great lesson to teach.
I am so thankful for all of the friends and coaches at the Carport. You push us and we push each other. Yay CrossFit! (and yay for being sappy!)
Cynthia - did this at open gym on 11-3-12. Rx 5:48.
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ReplyDeleteUghhhh. Not suprised coach Drew. You're an animal. 315 whooped my butt. Thanks for giving me something to shoot for, and thanks for your strategically placed "failures" when I'm working with heavy weight. You're an excellent motivator.
ReplyDelete-Josh
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