Why I CrossFit
A few years ago, I became an NSCA-Certified Personal Trainer while I took a break from classroom teaching to stay at home with my daughters. I started the Lander Triathlon Club and coached spin, swim, and running classes in addition to personal training. I am married to a Doctor of Chiropractor. We both CrossFit. (Although, he is more into the Olympic lifting aspect now.)
I will admit that I was skeptical of CrossFit. I had heard all the stories about injury and all the reasons CrossFit was bad. So I stayed away.
As I was working with my clients and on my own training, there were a couple of coaches working on setting up a CrossFit "box" in our little town. Of course, I took notice and watched from afar.
Then, my friends started to join this "box". Still, I remained skeptical. I was still not convinced CrossFit was a good idea let alone something I would ever do. Of course, I hadn't tried it. I continued to hear all about how wonderful CrossFit was over and over again from my friends. They raved about the coaching at our local "box". Finally, I became curious enough and I caved. Yes, I
drank the koolaid. Now, I am addicted.
Then, my friends started to join this "box". Still, I remained skeptical. I was still not convinced CrossFit was a good idea let alone something I would ever do. Of course, I hadn't tried it. I continued to hear all about how wonderful CrossFit was over and over again from my friends. They raved about the coaching at our local "box". Finally, I became curious enough and I caved. Yes, I
Every evening, I wait for the WOD to be posted. Then, I have an internal conflict within myself about whether I should go the following day or not. Sometimes, this conflict is because the WOD looks like so much fun, but I feel like I need to get on my bike, go for a run, or hit the pool instead. Still other times, I really want to go, but double unders, burpees, or some other dreaded movements are on the agenda.
What I found out when I finally took the plunge and went is that despite the naysayers, CrossFit is AWESOME. We are lucky to have some very knowledgeable and supportive coaches at our "box". I have learned a lot from them despite having held my own coaching and personal training certifications. They always hold us accountable to correct movement standards. They also program movements that both challenge us while keeping up with the newest research. We do not do crunches. In fact, last week we did "Russian Annie." Their version of Annie which replaces crunches with KB swings.
Here is my list of reasons why I continue to CrossFit and couldn't wait to go back despite having had 3 holes in my heart repaired just over 3 months ago.
Here is my list of reasons why I continue to CrossFit and couldn't wait to go back despite having had 3 holes in my heart repaired just over 3 months ago.
1. So I get to see my friends and make new ones on a regular basis.
2. So that my daughters see that women can be strong and beautiful.
3. So that I can show my daughters how to work hard to acheive a goal.
4. So I can do an ungodly amount of pullups whether they be strict or kipping. By the way, I do both.
4. So I can do an ungodly amount of pullups whether they be strict or kipping. By the way, I do both.
5. So I can change my shoes from running to Oly and back to running all in one workout.
6. So I can say I clean....
7. So I have a competitive outlet for my stress any day of the week.
8. So I can "play" after a tough day in the classroom.
9. So I can tie myself in knots while doing double unders or quick karaoke.
10. So I continually challenge myself on a daily basis whether it be with a new movement or workout I have never done.
11. So I can win, lose, or fall flat on my face with grace and dignity.
12. So I encourage others to be their best.
13. So that I am continually challenged.
14. So I learn to push my own limits when appropriate and back off when needed.
15. So that I am held accountable to have my chest hit the floor on every single push up and my elbows locked out at the top of each snatch.
16. So my jeans are too tight in the quads and butt and gap at the waist.
17. So I am stronger and faster when I do bike, run, and swim.
18. So I have more confidence in everything I do.
19. So I can compete against myself and the clock.
20. So I can post pictures all over Facebook.
21. So I don't have to count calories.
22. So my husband doesn't have to call his guy friends to help him move heavy furniture.
23. So I can feel good wearing a bikini at the age of 35 and hopefully 45 and 55.
24. So I can hear 3, 2, 1.... in my sleep.
25. So someone else can coach me through a workout.
26. Because I feel present and alive during each workout!
8. So I can "play" after a tough day in the classroom.
9. So I can tie myself in knots while doing double unders or quick karaoke.
10. So I continually challenge myself on a daily basis whether it be with a new movement or workout I have never done.
11. So I can win, lose, or fall flat on my face with grace and dignity.
12. So I encourage others to be their best.
13. So that I am continually challenged.
14. So I learn to push my own limits when appropriate and back off when needed.
15. So that I am held accountable to have my chest hit the floor on every single push up and my elbows locked out at the top of each snatch.
16. So my jeans are too tight in the quads and butt and gap at the waist.
17. So I am stronger and faster when I do bike, run, and swim.
18. So I have more confidence in everything I do.
19. So I can compete against myself and the clock.
20. So I can post pictures all over Facebook.
21. So I don't have to count calories.
22. So my husband doesn't have to call his guy friends to help him move heavy furniture.
23. So I can feel good wearing a bikini at the age of 35 and hopefully 45 and 55.
24. So I can hear 3, 2, 1.... in my sleep.
25. So someone else can coach me through a workout.
26. Because I feel present and alive during each workout!
