Recommit to CrossFit
Some folks get all CrossFit drunk on their first sip of that sweetly strong medicine. Still, others, hold their spirits differently, calmly sipping, they build a slow tolerance. Both have the chance for lifelong glory, and as Joel explains below, both have the chance for failure. When your starring at the fork in the road we all come to at one time or another, what avenue will you take? Right now, this very second; verbally, contractually even, just as Joel has, recommit to CrossFit. Guarantee your success today, or fail tomorrow.
The following is authored by: Joel Lyman
I am learning as things continue on that the toughest aspect of CrossFit is the mental one. Doing the work is easy once you commit yourself.
There has been a good amount of discussion lately in posts in one way or another about hitting a wall or hitting a plateau. I think I’m there. Let’s be honest. I’ve been slacking lately. Summer provides me 1000 ready-made excuses for why my diet is shit or why I can’t WOD today. Sometimes the toughest part of a WOD is making it in the door.
There are 2 paths forward that I can see: taper off my commitment, eventually ending it and letting this part of my life fade into a footnote- like all of the other times I’ve failed. Or re-up, re commit and make public my struggles and more importantly my commitment to ending them. So, we’re both on board right now.
I’m writing this today to commit to you- the CrossFitter who has cheered me on so many times when I wanted to quit. The CrossFitter who encouraged me to put more weight on the bar. The Coach who dared me to put the bar down- or else. The Coach who pushed down on my back to correct my still-terrible pushups. The CrossFitter who left me messages on Facebook asking where I had been- this commitment may be all my decision, but almost more than anything- I owe it to you. You all believed in me when I still doubt myself – and you all help me through when I am convinced that I cannot continue on.
On July 15th, it will be 2 months until Back at the Ranch. There’s no better time to commit ourselves to Paleo eating, and frequent WODding. So, until “BATR”, I will be eating 100% Paleo and WODding at least 4x a week. Join me.
Strength/Skill:
Handstand push-up
6xmax reps
*Alternate kipping and strict
**Add a deficit if you can achieve more than (8) unbroken reps as is.
3-Minute L-hold
*Accumulate three minutes in as many sets as it takes
Skill:
1-Snatch balance+1-Stall hang squat snatch+1-Snatch
7 Rounds
*Rest (60) seconds between efforts.
Goat practice
*Work on something you suck at for (10) minutes.
Post impression to comments.
Way to go, Joel!
kudos to you for your public confession. i’m with ya!
Let’s do this, Joel. Good for you for saying it publicly.
While getting up at 4 something is totally not my deal, hanging with the crew at the 5 and 6 am was a pleasure this morning. All the snatch work is really paying off- I was so impressed with everyone’s full snatches!
Good choices were made on goat work as well- remember that gymnastic work should take precidence over weightlifting, and double unders come before even gymnastics, so choose wisely evening classes! See you tonight!
28(m)/T2B(m) goat work.
While I was slightly miffed that Mindy had to point out that gymnastic work took prescendnce, it was totally the right move. That awesome mod for T2B that you showed me last week is just what I needed to work on my core. If I can just get superhuman knees all would be well.
Thanks again for the encouragement everyone. 715 marks the start.
Goo to see ya commentin on your post big guy, and good to see ya in even if it’s from afar
Also, for those of you who missed yesterdays topic between Pres and I….EVERYONE NEEDS TO DO A 5K ROW…
It will not hamper our training, and it will most likely not be fun, but it will be a nice extra piece you and a partner can do as an additional workout. Maybe it’s your first two-a-day. Whatever the case may be. Mindy and Ryan are going to lock you in before you can run out so might as well do it willingly…post results….
awesome post Joel, again sorry about this morning! Lets get on the ball for our kick A$$ team for BTTR!
I don’t think it’s “lets get on the ball” as much as it is “you get on the ball” Mr. PTOM, but I appreciate the sentiment.
Time to shut up and WOD.
Awesome Joel!!!!! Thank you for sharing!!!!
Wake up call that the Ranch is only 2 months away!!!! Yay!!
Good call nikki…we have several othet spinsorship slots…contact me to help out…
28 HSPUs (some kipping, some strict[m])
I recommend everyone row a 5k. JB’s right…it’s not fun, but it’s not as bad as you think it will be.
In honor of the games, today I swam a 500 no fins and 1 mile of running… sucked but I know I am gettin’ better!
Did not see these posts until now…. will be pushing for people to complete the 5K Row in the coming days!
Joel- I think I could sense the miffedness, but glad you chose a skill that you knew would not only better your gymnastics, but gave your knee a break as well. Great food challenge as well… lets do it!
Presley- I expect nothing less from you… miss ya, keep kickin butt
Joel- I’m so proud of you! I know you can do anything you set your mind to! I’m here for you if you need anything! Go for it!