Welcome Mats..
Whit inside..
The first step onto a welcome mat says alot about a home. Sometimes I believe the PCF journey starts way back at the curb where folks can view the "goings on" from the street, but let's assume they actually made it inside. Is the feeling when u first enter new surroundings tension, or fear. Is it awkwardness, or loneliness. Do u feel singled out, or at home. Are u shunned or accepted. Do u feel the need to prove something, or do u feel the need to learn.
I like to think PCF makes everyone, everyday feel uncomfortable with being comfortable. The way to change the world is not by conforming to it....but by changing the way others think. U should feel welcome today, and from your first time into PCF, and I truly hope everyone did and still does, but u should still b anxious before every workout. This is how results are born. This is how health is achieved. It should b common place for one to fall on the ground after a workout writhing in success. It should be just another day in the office to hear folks screaming time as they nearly slip on their own puddle of sweat. It should not surprise anyone to know that some will just never CrossFit, but that everyone could benefit from it.
Today, if your in a place that allows u to go at your own pace. If your in a facility that is more interested in flowers in the entry way as opposed to chalk in the bucket. If u have become so damn delusional over the years of horrible treatment to your body that u have somehow tricked your self into believing you were born this way, and u can't change the hand u were dealt....bullshit. Step the hell outta your comfort zone, and go somewhere where discomfort is celebrated. Hate us all u like for telling the truth, but somethings aren't ok, and I would rather piss some folks off so bad they get motivated to at least do something, instead of wishing I had been more honest at their funeral....if this struck a nerve...ur welcome.
Strength:Front Squat 1,1,1
AMRAP 10 Minutes
200m Run
12-Double Unders
12-Swings 35/55
Post weight moved and rounds achieved to comments:
JB & Ryan, you have always "told it like it was" and I think we all need to hear it, like it or not. None of us do Crossfit to be pampered; we do it for the results....for the intensity....what a RUSH! When you're done, you feel like you've done something. And, when I first walked into Practice, I got the feeling of belonging; I felt welcomed and a part of something. I still feel that way. Thank you.
Posted by: Cheryl | September 08, 2009 at 08:36 PM
dam double unders if I could just get them down. That X 5 shit sucks kills your time.
Posted by: Chuck | September 08, 2009 at 09:55 PM
Well...I'm back from the honeymoon...I had a great time but am super excited to go to bed at night without a stomach ache from all the binge drinking and eating. So...tomorrow I'll attempt to complete the WOD and hopefully w/out ralph'n. I feel like I've been gone for a lot longer....whats a double under again?....I can't wait to see everyone, sort of missed you crazy PCFers.
Posted by: Ash | September 08, 2009 at 11:26 PM
waaayy late for you newly-married-chick. so gonna kick your arse when you make top chick time on the board tomorrow. xo...missed your humor fer sure. cant wait to hear about CR
Posted by: kf | September 09, 2009 at 12:31 AM
175 lbs front squat
3 2/3 rounds
ps dont tell josh about the 2/3 round he says it does not count but it is my post so there
Chuck
Posted by: Chuck | September 09, 2009 at 08:02 AM
165 front squat
4 rounds= M double unders still get me so im a x5er!
Posted by: holly paige | September 09, 2009 at 08:47 AM
215# front squat, 4rds
Posted by: Joe Mikolajewski | September 09, 2009 at 09:35 AM
155# front squat
5 rounds
Posted by: ASH | September 09, 2009 at 10:39 AM
She's baaaaaaack, lol.
Glad to have ya back Ash. Prob won't see ya tonight but can't wait to hang out and hear bout your trip!
Posted by: Min | September 09, 2009 at 12:47 PM
Damn Charlie horses keep kickn me!
3 rounds with a plus
Posted by: Stacy | September 09, 2009 at 05:18 PM
No squattin' for me... 125 power clean (ugh)
5 rounds (M) - replaced row for run.
Posted by: Steph | September 09, 2009 at 08:32 PM
BS for me (booty leanin' for show)- 155#(PR)
4RNDS--missed #5 by one f#%*@ KB swing. The doorway profanities that followed were likely a nice bit of final PR for the old PCF. Sorry
Posted by: kf | September 09, 2009 at 08:52 PM
215# front squat, 4 rounds
I gotta say that Kara is always one to encourage & push - I love that stuff. Thanks for your willingness to see others to the next level Kara! You're gonna kick butt at ur comp.
I swear I will conquer pull-ups & soon.
Posted by: Ken | September 09, 2009 at 09:30 PM
115# front squat - PR!
3 rounds.
Thanks for pushin me Ryan - I would not have done it otherwise!
Posted by: Cledith | September 09, 2009 at 09:33 PM
115 lb front squat, 4 rounds
Posted by: Di | September 10, 2009 at 08:58 PM
225 lb front squat 5 rounds
Posted by: jonathan | September 10, 2009 at 10:58 PM
145 lb front squat... I think. 4 rnds.
Posted by: Bonnie Mac | September 11, 2009 at 05:01 PM