SAUCE

The CrossFit Regionals is now just over a week away and with the WODs released the reality of the event really sets in. My homie Landon has been training his ass off this entire year to put forth the best athlete he can next weekend. Athletes put a ton of pressure on themselves and Landon is the same. Besides the internal pressure he puts on himself theres also the external pressure of thinking you have let others down by underperforming, but this pressure is non existent and let me tell you why. Its a hell of a honor to even make the top 60. The region was as competitive as its ever been this year. A few guys that went top 10 last year cant even be found on the leader board this year. And the external pressure?? There is none. Everyone just wants to be a part of this journey with you no matter the result. Also, think about all the hours of training, now that was difficult. All the work is behind you, nows the the fun part....Regionals!! Thats why we CrossFit in the first place, to have fun right??? Your in a nothing to lose situation and CFRR is behind you 100%!!! The only thing left to do is to.....Bring tha SAUCE!!!

BTW if you google meat sauce this is the first thing that comes up so I guess whatevers in this bowl is the real deal.

SIC EM

20LB CHALLENGE

20 LB CHALLENGE

 The CrossFit open has been over for some time now but training and improving as a athlete hasn't stopped.  Especially if you strive for greatness and your just a little crazy....think I fall under both these categories. So a 20 LB vest??? Why?? Well the challenge is to take your normal training regiment and add a 20 LB vest to every workout you do no matter what it is for 1 month time. The idea is that if you do everything with this extra weight, that when you take off that weight you feel lighter, quicker, and stronger. Kinda like how a boxer will train with heavier gloves than what he will actually fight in. Then in the fight he will have a feeling of lighter, faster hands. As anyone that CrossFits knows, its a mental battle from the beginning of a WOD all the way through. Any kind of mental edge you can gain during these grueling workouts, you take it.

The other reason im putting myself through this madness is "The Crucible at the Combine Competition" On May 26th http://www.cruciblebenefit.com/. Its a 2 WOD event benefitting the Wounded Warriors Fund. Heres the WODS-

Severin      

50 Strict Pullups

100 Push ups

5K Run

Rahoi

12min AMRAP

6 Thrusters 95/65

6 Bar facing Burpees

12 Box jumps 20/24

They also have a BEAST division where you do all of the above with a weighted vest. You know im going BEAST!!! What a great way to give back to those who have sacrificed so much. I'll keep all updated and anyone that wants to share some of the pain...sign on up at the link above : )

"A Test of Strength Benefitting those that have Proven it"

SIC EM

Why do I CrossFit???

Why do I CrossFit????

CrossFit is not a job its a lifestyle and we hear that all the time but it really needs to be taken as one. The main reasons i started to CrossFit in the first place was the competitive feel, the variety of WODs, the warm culture, but most of all it was fun to me. I thrive in doing the extremely difficult with a group of like minded masochists like myself. The crazy madness of a WOD is addicting like some Fruit Punch Spark...heyoo!! Fitness is not meant to be boring....we are meant to test our physical boundaries in fun and creative ways. Not just a simple routine we do cause we have to, but because we love it. During the open, I ate, slept, breathed, the OPEN. Its all I would think about...Whats the WOD gonna be this week??? I wonder if my carb intake was correct this week??? Why in the hell would they give us 7min of Burpees??? lol. The open turned into a job and the pressure of moving to 30th, then 70th, then back to 54th, then dropping out of the top 60. I was on a mental roller coaster that had completely worn me out. Instead of taking the time to say, Hey I did a 125 Burpees in 7min!! I was thinking about the 3 I had no rep-ed and why I just didn't do another rep in the final seconds and I would of moved up another 10 spots in the rankings. I was not having fun and it affected my mood and performance. This Sport is all about doing what you think is impossible, testing yourself daily, and having fun doing it. I had forgotten the number #1 reason I WOD....its to have a hell of a time with people I care for, and enjoy the crazy chaos that is CrossFit. Athletes, (Yes y'all are athletes :)...especially those who have been with us for some time. Remember why you do this and don't let this Sport turn into something you have to do. Always keep a smile on your face and take your victories in the box as a great accomplishment as you move forward. Cause you could be staring at a treadmill watching the calories go by.(Bad memories) Keep the fun in it and take pride in what you have accomplished.




Quote of the week

Don't poo-poo your effort. Revel in the knowledge that you gave it your all. Kevin Daigle

Love quotes that have potty humor but at the same time hit home. Quality!!! Thanks Kevin!! 

Sic Em