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Never Finish

5/23/2017

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As a coach, a lot of the times I hear newcomers ask "when does this get easier?" And the truth is, it NEVER gets easy, you just get mentally and phsyically stronger and your ability to work under fatigue improves. A lot of people typically don't like that answer, but it is the truth. The idea of something getting easier is also a sign that you have reached the end or the "now what" point. Depending on how long you have been doing CrossFit, you have quickly learned there is no "end" to your journey. Your metcon and benchmark times get faster, your intensity cranks up, load gets heavier, and your gymnastics improve. You should never reach a point where you sit back and say, "there, all done".

I know it may sound like I am beating a dead horse, but CrossFit and fitness is a journey. There is no finish-line, just like in life we go through ups and downs and regressions and progression. So, why am I talking about this?

If we get too caught up in goals (yes, goal setting is important) and achieving them, we quickly loose sight of why we started in the first place. What once made you happy, now leaves you stressed out because you aren't RXing workouts or it has been 15 months since you PR'd your snatch. We are all guilty of this, we become so focused on achievements and success we begin to allow that to define our happiness. Relax. There is no end sight to your health and fitness, it is constantly changing and will continue, I guarantee that! You are going to have ups and downs, but here is the truth...even if I gave you the choice to eliminate all your bad days, you would no longer appreciate the awesome ones!

Over the next week, I challenge you to chew on this: make sure you are having fun, embrace the hardships and enjoy the ride. If you are not having fun when you walk inside our box, then you have lost sight of what really matters!
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Keeping the flame strong

5/3/2017

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We've all been there, you plateau or think that you really aren't progressing and just give up. You start showing up less, not pushing yourself as hard when you first started and the sip of Kool-aid was strong. What we do inside our four walls is hard, if it was easy everyone would be doing it. Here are a few tips on how to stay in love with CrossFit!

  1. What is your Why: Whether it is your grandchildren, getting you cholestrol levels down, or you want to compete, don't forget your "why".  Remain confident that staying consistent every week will put you where you need and want to be. It all counts, so don’t be too hard on yourself!
  2. Scale back:  Take a break from RX and dial in on technique. Master the movements.  This is completely opposite of what everyone else is doing, but tell your coach beforehand and take your time. Do it right.  There is a certain gratification in doing each movement with absolute perfection. Technique, Intensity, then Load!
  3. Do not fall off on your nutrition- Life can bring you down, nutrition is one thing that you CAN control.  We tend to think, “well I skipped the class today, so I’ll just eat this sleeve of Oreos”, or “I’ll have one or seven beers with dinner."  Even if you can’t get your rear end to the box for the WOD…keep your diet dialed in. 
  4. Whatever you do, don’t stop going: This is tough, making the decision to just show up is the hardest part.  
  5. Get an accountability partner: We pride ourselves on community. CrossFit inherently is more accountable than most other things in our lives – but find just one person at the gym (maybe someone who is in the same class or fitness level) and be accountable to them and ask them to hold you accountable.
  6. It's a marathon-not a sprint- Remember that no matter what, you are doing CrossFit for yourself, for the long haul! It is not a quick fix to anything. Stay  consistent,  it is a lifelong commitment and just like anything that lasts for more than a hot second, your feelings will change over time. Recognize this and move on. Keep setting small goals and remember how far you have come from day one of walking through the doors.
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