Failure Is Not a Option

Failure is not an Option

How do you deal with failure? It can affect people in many different ways but overall there is only 2 simple options when confronted by it, lie down or get back up. Does lying down and discontinuing to pursue goals provide any benefits?? Absolutely not. Get back up and remain hungry. Whether it’s life, or fitness, nothing can ever be accomplished without perseverance, and desire. If you look at some of the most successful people of all time the vast majority of them were told they would never amount to anything numerous times….negativity…..negativity and yet some more negativity. What made them great was self belief and the internal fortitude to carry on against all odds. Remember, failure is what you make it. It can be something that weighs you down or something that makes you stronger. Learn from your failures become stronger and tackle your goals. Brick by Brick……SIC EM.

Quote of the week:

Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall. -- Confucius

Randomness

1. My 3 month goal of 5% Body Fat is within reach. I’m feeling lean and mean; hopefully Memorial weekend won’t provide me with too much temptation.

2. Heat vs. Mavs NBA Finals is going to be a hell of a show. Do Work Dirk!!!

3. Garage Gym Throw down is just around the corner. Happy to see such a large group of CFRR participates in the throw down. Time to show em how we roll, you know team Beef Sauce is gonna bring it.

4. Have a great memorial weekend everyone. 

LEGIT SPEED & POWER

CrossFit Round Rock is now opening up a Summer Athletes Program for High school athletes and/or athletes coming into High school. LEGIT is an Elite Sports Training that will develop physical and mental attributes to benefit athletes. In all sports alike, Athletes are required to be stronger, faster, and more explosive. The program will focus on these building blocks to deliver an all around better Athlete.  The class will be capped at 12 athletes and will run the entire summer. Call or email to reserve a spot.

More Details??

Starting June 6, 2011

MON-WED-FRI

10:00-11:30

$199 a Month

Training includes:

·         Power & Strength Training

·         Speed Development

·         Agility and Mobility Training

·         Nutrition and Supplement Counseling

Take your GAME to the next level and become a stronger, quicker, more agile and injury resistant Athlete

Contact:

Mark Manning

Cell: 830-798-5806

Email: Mark@crossfitroundrocktx.com

Make a change this summer and become a Champion!!

Just a thought:

9 out of the last 10 U.S. 100m champions were the youngest in their family.  They all had other Athletic siblings but their star shined brighter…..why?? I think it’s about playing up to your competition. They spent their whole lives competing against people who were older, bigger, faster, and stronger than they were. Once they got into sports with people their own age it was a walk in the park. Genetics definitely plays a role, were not all running 10sec 100m dashes but the importance of some good competition and training without boundaries is what separates the good from the great.

Quote of the week:

"Stop thinking in terms of limitations and start thinking in terms of possibilities." -- Terry Josephson

Bonus:  I thought this recipe was too hilarious not to post.

Paleo Meat Cupcakes - Turkey & Pork Cupcakes with Jalapeno Butternut Squash Icing

For the cupcakes:

1 lb ground turkey

1 lb ground pork sausage

1 tbs fresh cilantro, chopped

1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped

1 tsp fresh oregano, chopped

1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped

1 egg, beaten

1/2 cup almond meal

1 tsp kosher salt

2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp paprika

Preheat oven to 400 and spray a muffin tin with olive oil, or grease with coconut oil. Mix all ingredients thoroughly in a large bowl (using your hands works the best) and place meat mixture in to a muffin tin.  You can fill up the cups to the brim as the meat won't expand out and up.  Bake for about 20-25 minutes until cooked thoroughly. 

For the "icing":

1 small butternut squash

1 tbs coconut oil

2 tbs pickled jalapenos (plus extras for garnish)

Cut squash in half and remove seeds.  Wrap each 1/2 in foil and bake until tender.   Scoop out the roasted flesh and pulse in a food processor with the coconut oil (easier to work with if you warm it up) and jalapenos until you have a smooth paste.  Frost away! 

And lastly, Bin Laden is dead……………..USA USA USA!!!!