Comments on: Thursday, January 15, 2009

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Tue, Jan 27th – CrossFit Ireland - Forging Elite Fitness — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:02:51 +0000

[...] The Value of Hard Work – CrossFit Invictus [...]

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 04:33:43 +0000

I CrossFit because I need that final push to get through the Ironman! My first 1/2 Ironman will be on April 4th.

By: Steve

Steve — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 06:00:46 +0000

I CrossFit because…..I was one ribeye away from exploding.

By: Moses

Moses — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:24:48 +0000

I do CrossFit so I have yet another activity that supports my bromance with Wink.

By: Mary

Mary — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:18:06 +0000

What a fun WOD this morning! I think today was the first (and possibly last) time that I have ever finished a WOD before Sean. Of course, he was jumping and KB swinging twice as much as me-great job Sean:)
Why do I Crossfit? I used to swim and run, but as the years wore on, I began to feel bored, less motivated and saw very little improvement. I love Crossfit because the WODs are grueling, but they are always changing so I am never bored. I love the 6am “regulars” and it is not only fun to work out with them, but there is a sense of accountability- when I’m tired at 5:30 and don’t want to work out, I know that everyone else is getting their butt to the gym, so I should too. I’ve always enjoyed setting athletic goals for myself and Crossfit is enabling me to become stronger than I ever have been and do things I thought I would never be able to do. This is really refreshing because I’m not getting any younger and I was always under the impression that as I aged, I would desperately try to hold onto the athletic abilities that I once had. I never thought that I would set PRs beyond college and actually get in better shape the older I get! The constantly changing WODs of Crossfit will keep me stimulated and motivated all the days of my life, thus always keeping me strong and in shape.

Oh yeah, I also Crossfit because I don’t want to be a fat ass.

By: Chris Freischlag

Chris Freischlag — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 03:14:54 +0000

If anyone hasn’t watched this yet, you owe it to yourself to check it out. Coach G is very gifted at putting the CF message out with conviction and simple clarity.

http://library.crossfit.com/free/video/CFJ_Glassman_WarCollegePart1.mov

By: Calvin

Calvin — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:45:36 +0000

That’s an awesome push-up Simon! The Freischlag clan is filled with CrossFit athletes.

Great article Mike. CrossFit is a highly effective protocol for increasing your fitness but it also builds an athlete’s mental fortitude. As Yogi Berra so eloquently said, “90% of this game is half mental”.

Liz, I’m glad to hear you have been working on your squat. I’ll be around the tonight so I look forward to seeing how much you have improved.

By: Chris F

Chris F — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:10:57 +0000

Ali, I’m still laughing at your post. You’re so witty, girl!

Why do I CrossFit? It’s fair, unfair, tough, humbling, confidence building, never boring, not very fun and very fun…..all at once. We live in a society (at least most of America) where the idea that “hard work pays off” has been replaced by the desire for instant gratification and a “let us do it for you” mentality. CrossFit allows very little wiggle room for that type of attitude or for someone to shift responsibility. The non-committed, arrogant, or dishonest person would struggle to grow as a CrossFitter. Excuse makers need not apply. CF makes it tough to take shortcuts and I think we all can appreciate the built in accountability factor that comes with the CF method.

But, at the end of the day, what I love most about CF is the heart and diversity of the people in our community (I’m partial to Invictus folks!). Our expert coaches have set the standard with their caring style and superior training skills. I love being part of something bigger than myself and watching other athletes reach new goals. Everyday, something very inspirational seems to happen and that makes me a better CrossFitter, a better husband and a better dad.

In response to Mike’s fantastic article: I learned something about hard work when I took Simon to see the Disney movie “Wall-E” a few months back. In the beginning of the movie, Wall-E is all alone on earth and his only job in life is to stack garbage. The job was simple, thankless and difficult. Although he had no supervisor, Wall-E did the job correctly, displayed integrity and showed a solid work ethic in executing his daily taskings. He did the right thing even when no one was looking. Wall-E would make a great CrossFitter not because of his athletic prowess, but because he always gave it his best.

~BC

By: Jillianne

Jillianne — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:58:49 +0000

I meant “too” at the end- shame on me!

By: Jillianne

Jillianne — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:57:15 +0000

I started CrossFit because I felt left out. My husband Chris and his brother Nate were constantly talking about their form and PRs and I could only sit and watch as they practiced their clean & jerk right in front of the TV (which is downright hilarious if you’ve ever met BC). Then I did my first Saturday WOD and puked. And now I’m hooked! The feeling of accomplishment I get from setting a new PR is rarely achieved in my line of work as a stay-at-home mom.
Yeah, I feel like a badass, too. Like Dani’s post, the physical before-and-after change was more subtle for me. However, I’ve never felt as vulnerable as I do now that I have 2 little ones to protect, and knowing that I could startle any intruder with my CrossFit “guns” (LOL) is awesome- but more practically I love carrying in a carload of groceries in one fell swoop. Not that I’m going to turn down the movers the Navy pays for!
As if that wasn’t enough, my husband and I are motivated and pleased to be able to set the example of fitness for our kids, Simon & Karis. The best way to teach our kids to be good stewards of their health and bodies is to lead by example and do what’s uncomfortable to get something great. (Works for other life lessons to, doesn’t it?)