Things to test myself.
(like another NewBreed tournament)
Things to prove I'm not growing old.
Things to see just how good my insurance is.
(like an almost broken finger)
But before the Summer can end I wanted to add one more thing to the list.
I tried to exercise better than anyone else.
I know that's a weird statement but I'm not sure there is a better way to describe Crossfit.
Yes, I said the dreaded C word.
I know Crossfit is like a lightning rod for people who want to be fit. Everyone seems to either know someone who got super jacked or super jacked up.
I have drunk the kool-aid though. I'm in 100% mostly because my coach is awesome.
You might be thinking that's my opinion but you are wrong. It's FACT.
Seriously, Check this guy out.
Just kidding.
Although that is him that picture is deceptive. I mean he only leaned back for like 30 seconds but I'm quick with the camera.
Whatever. That isn't the point.
Somehow this unassuming bearded gentleman tricked me into CrossFit. I just wanted to "lift some weights".
Thanks to him this past weekend I got 2nd best exerciser. **
** aged 40-44, scaled.
If you want to see me in action you can click on the links below. It's painful to watch. I mean even I want to scream at myself to go faster even though I know at the time I was thinking about murdering people. Or passing out. Or a combination of the two. I certainly wasn't thinking about writing this post to thank the sleepy guy in the picture above.
400m row, 21 kettlebell snatches, and 12 ring rows
* note to self. Maybe less bending over when you are being videotaped.
It isn't just him though. It's the people who cheer each other on. Who tell you how awesome you are when you feel like you're failing. It's the people who laugh when you slip in your own sweat. It's the people who curse the work out of the day (WOD) with you because double unders are the worst except for maybe thrusters. Those are also horrible.
These people never have egos. Seriously, and some of them should, they are so badass.
