A look back at that Damn Vest

A look back at that Damn Vest

Adios Vest!!!!
Now that I am free from prison AKA my time in the Vest. I have to say, Glad thats over!! I feel so much lighter and faster now in my WODs. I almost want to go frolock in a meadow somewhere....too much??? haha. But the other part of me has mad respect for that vest because as bad as a WOD can be,  it can always get much worse. When people say, that workout was the worst thing thats ever happened to me.... please put on a weighted vest, and believe me, it can get worse. It really teaches you about your limits and how you manage pain is so much of a mental battle. Overall, it was grueling, and the competition was a tough challenge but I did my best and im happy with it. So many people came out to support me and im so lucky to have such strong support team up at CFRR. I just wanna say, Thanks!!! As i went by on my laps of the 5K, I wanted to stop to walk so bad(Especially on the HILL of WHOA!! Which make the Hesters hill look like CrossFit Kids) but seeing others cheer me on kept me going. Thanks to all again!!

Next in the Vest--Travis Colvin of my 6pm is taking it on this month in all his classes not matter the WOD. Give him your support....its no joke!!

Just a Tip
 Im feeling very motivational today so beware here it comes. So many people asked me why would you do a competition like the combine?? I always said, because it was a great challenge. This was never about winning or losing for me. I could really care less. All the hours of training and the Comp was about testing my self to the max. I could of easily looked at the workouts and said, Hell No!! Im not a runner. Im not a endurance athlete and Box jumps hurt my knee, but i didn't. I knew this comp didn't play to my strengths as a athlete but I continueed on because of the challenge. All these things make me a better athlete and strengthin my charactor. Don't afraid to take the next step because your not gonna win. Its not about winning. Its about making yourself better and overcoming obstacles. Period.


Video of the week--- A amazing story of a wounded veteran deciding to make a change. Thanks for the Vid Ross!!

 Tear up??? It got me

LEGIT Strength Shout out of the week---
During our Benchmarks the Strength class Athletes have to complete 3 of 4 different Strength tests to move up a level in class. CY, is one of my members that has one speed....Full!!! He always brings it but this the Beast Benchmark and it will be no easy test.
WOD 1
10 Tires Flip on the Beast Tire----Weight 550LBs---Cap 2min
First attempt at the WOD he does 8 and collaspes out of exhaustion. This was WOD 1 out of 3 to 4. I have never doubted CY as a Athlete but just out of pure observation I thought we needed to continue to train before he would be ready to tackle the BEAST Benchmark. We talked strategy and he rested and said, Im gonna lift that tire!!! Maybe not in those same words but you get the point. He goes in and does the 10 reps with 30 sec to spare and completes the other two tests of strength to move his chain up the board....I was speechless. It was like out of a movie. CY is what the LEGIT class is all about. Overcoming failure and getting back up on that horse or under that 550LB Tire in this case and killin it!!! If you want it bad enough.....you can always overcome. Proud of you man.

SIC EM!!