I Train...

 Ash...

Scott..

Chas...

When your questioned about where you workout at, what do you say to explain CrossFit? Try some of these the next time someone asks.

-I train in a box. It has walls...sometimes. Sometimes we go outside. Sometimes we meet elsewhere. Its not the location I value, its the people.

-I train in an open space, because bars and my training partners fly everywhere. There is not equipment in the way, only my friends near me as we all struggle together, and are rewarded all the same.

-I train in a warehouse with no air conditioning and big garage doors. If you didn't know where it was, you would never find it. There is no sign outside. The signs of training are all inside, working, or helping one another.

-I train where advertising is sacrilege. I train where I am a walking advertisement.

-I train with people I truly enjoy, and would do anything for, not where I need to put ear phones in to block out all the annoying banter. When we go, we hear yells, trainers instructing, or loud ass music making us go even harder...not elevator bullshit. Real music.

-I train in a place where if I am negative, I will be addressed by at least one person about my stupid ass attitude, and if I am unlucky enough on that day, I may be asked to leave, and come back when Im better, because I am effecting the core by my stupid ass baggage that is meant to be burned at the door.

-I train where if I want to keep my shirt on I can....but there are no rules saying I have to. Where I train if someone disrobes to any level, wears short ass shorts, or is quasi naked after a WOD thats fine...no attention will be paid, because its all about the training, not about meat markets. If you want a pick up joint, look elsewhere.

-I train where Im valued and truly appreciate for showing up and putting forth true, real, demanding effort.

-I train where I am judged on my movements and attitude everyday. Not because my friends are assholes, because they truly want to make me better at life, and want success for me not injury. A piss poor performance means someone will care enough to help me make it better, and find out why it happened to begin with.

-I train in a place void of gossip. Rumors are unwelcome at all times and if I was stupid enough to ever spout anything negative, or even just not positive about one of my training partners, or any other training location for that matter, I would be crucified on the spot, by any and all in ear shot. Drama queens are eaten alive where I train.

-I train where everyone applauds when I do well, and I applaud for them.

-I train where justification is lucifer, and honesty is gospel. For if I lie, I only fail myself.

-I train where I am confronted everyday by food Nazis who wont allow me to eat shit and call it gold. Where I train we call bad, bad, quality, quality and everything in between sub-par. Where I train life happens, the difference is, here I have to confront my downfalls and improve not hide them away for tomorrow.

-I train to be better at life. The unknown and unknowable. To one day be able to help someone less fortunate than I. To be able to be moving on my own when I'm old and gray, not being moved.

-I train because I want the mirror to be an outward reflection of how I feel inside, which is pretty damn good, and I want it to stay that way.

-I train because laziness sickens me, and preventable disease is exactly that...preventable through effort, not medication.

-I train to be different than those before me. To go out swinging, not resting. To live valiantly, not cowardly.

-I train where the floor could double as a pool at times because people actually work hard. I don't care, that's how it should be.

-I train with football players, grandmas, kids, housewives, doctors.

 -I train with people of every walk of life, and if I cared about status...someone would make me leave.

-I train where education daily is paramount, and if I'm not a constant student, I will fail quickly.

-I train where we are all equal, because we truly are. The only thing that separates people is the attitude to believe this is true or not. The ones who believe they are better than others, are so much better....they aren't allowed to train with me.

-I train with people that make my day better.

-I train in a place where I want to be, not a place I feel I have to be.

-I train under expectations. Expectations to be better than yesterday. 

-I train in a community dedicated to the whole. The success of the many. this is the reason we all change and progress so fast. Where I train its not about "I"....its about "us"

I train....what the hell do you.

*Post what you notice about where you train!

Strength:

Rest

1200m-Run

10-Knees to elbows

15-Push Press 65/95

20-Jump Squats

800m-Run

15-Knees to elbows

20-Push Press 65/95

25-Jump Squat

400m Run

20-Knees to elbows

25-Push Press 65/95

30-Jump Squat

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Comments

[Amelia]

JB, love this post! And I certainly say some of these things when people ask why in the world we drive to Troy when we have 3 CF affiliates closer and one is TOTALLY FREE! All the above apply and that is why. Number one answer is people, community and quality of training! We are thankful everyday for our PCF family!!!

[Min]

I train where bleeding and sweating on the equipment is not only ok, but expected.

I train where sometimes entering those four walls is the best part of my day and I'm guaranteed to be genuinely greeted by several people within seconds of walking through the door.

I train where the people I workout next to are also the people I prefer to spend my free time and weekends with. 90% of the text messages in my phone are from them.

[Shelly]

What an awesome post! I will say this...I have said for YEARS that there is a fit and healthy woman inside of me, and that she would be making her debut shortly. Mainly because I have had a craving for fitness, just not the motivation to sustain it. After watching the changes in my sister, Betsy, and some nudging from others, I took the GIANT step of walking through the doors of PCF May 3rd of this year. I can honestly say it is the best personal decision I have ever made.
The confidence building that I receive each and every 5am WKO is unmatched. JB and co. ...PCF is changing my life, it is the people, atmosphere, education, expectations, integrity, and inclusiveness of everyone involved that makes PCF truly a one of a kind place to be a part of.
I train where I came in feeling like a girl who had put herself on the backburner for way to long...and now feel like I can (and will) conquer ANYTHING!!! :)

[jb]

Shelly

Awesome comments. Thanks you. That is exactly what I mean by not for "I", but for others. You get the benifet for doing it, and speaking about it like this gives someone somewhere the confidence, strength, or virtue to try all there own. You never know how words like that can help others..

Thanks a ton for offering that up...now we need Joel:)

[HeatherT]

I train where ANYONE of any size, shape, ability, age, handicap, (whatever) who walks through the door is embraced, encouraged, and empowered. I truly believe that anyone can do CrossFit and tell people this. Of course most people look at me like I'm crazy but that's ok. If my story of where I started in CrossFit and where I am now encourages just one person to a higher level of fitness and health, then its worth being called crazy.

I train where people matter.

Awesome post jb!

[jb]

Heather T

I dig that alot...i came up with a ton, and in 5 words u knock it out...fantastic..

[Betsy]

Shelly- I'm so proud of you girl! I can't wait for the next chapter in your life because you are finally writing your own book.

[holly]

25:25

[Shelly]

47:17 (m)
Sit ups for K2Es
and Bets...Thank you, you motivate me all the time in so many ways!

[Angela]

28 something. thanks lisa and catherine for running with me!

Melissa-have a good time on your vacation (you will be the hottest mom there:)

[runmelrun]

24:10

I train where I can be just as excited when someone else gets their first pullup/pushup/lap around the block/etc. as when I got mine!

I train where 10 women can get together at 5am and laugh and have fun while improving their lives.

I train where it is more important to finish Murph than to shake my VP's hand later that day!

I train where I believe everyone wants to see everyone else do their best.

I train where I know if I need something, there will be people lined up to do what they can.

Walters and I celebrate 2 years at PCF the end of this month!

[jb]

Mitchell

Great words...and have fun

[JCoby]

I train where finishing first means I get the reward of encouraging the rest of the family while they gut it out, and thats better than any pr.

19:24

[Keisha]

37:22(m)
65 lbs Push press
Thanks 5 a.m. Class for the push and motivation to get through the workout today, you guys are AWESOME!!!

[keena]

25:58???? Great workout today and wonderful posts from everyone...i really enjoyed reading them;)

[keena]

(M) rowed 2200M instead of running, 55#PP, halfway k2e,reg squats

[Marc]

I train because I've changed and I like what I see.

I train at PCF because everyone knows your name and it not a bar.

I train because I can forget about the rest of the day for 1 hour.

I train because I am doing things I have never done before.

I train because I like to eat.

I train becuase of the competition and motiviation I get from others.

I train to be challenged.

I train to be tired and I train to get energy.

I train to eliminate excuses.

I train to explain/show what burpees and turkish get ups are at parties.

Thanks for all the direction JB and Ry.

Peace

[stacy]

My gym "box" is a place where people push me to be better than our best, because often we dont realize what our best can be!

My gym is hip, it's fun, it is cutting edge and cool. We are ahead of the fitness game, smarter, faster and stronger because food is fuel but friends fill you up like nothing else can.

My gym has the coolest people, every walk of life, all with one purpose, fullfillment.

Loved reading these post, keep them coming. tomorrow i am sending this to all my friends who have ever doubted coming to The Practice, i encourage you to do the same...what a message!

[Joe Daddy]

I train because I dig the pain. Glutton for punishment

[Amelia]

35:45 NO M!!!! whoo hoo! Thanks as usual to the noon crowd for encouragement and patience as I gutted it out! :) You all are GREAT!!!!

21:40 for Kerry. He can't access the site from the base :( He did great but was bummed not to beat JC ;) He's after you Justin!!! lol!

Love everyone's comments. They are all so very very true. I am also going to copy them and share them with people when they ask! :)

[ASH]

20:57...call me sick but now that it's over I actually enjoyed this one.

[stacy]

Nice work Amelia!!! no M that is super cool and awesome!!!!!! although, M's are cool, that is accomplishment!

[Dave]

24:25(m) 75# PP

Ash I enjoyed this one too. After it was done.

Nice race Jen. That was fun knowing you were on my heels the whole way. I couldn't let myself back off. We beat our initial goal of 25 and only 1:30 short of 23.

Austin way to gut it out at the end. Good work tonight.

Ken...damn man! You've been turning up the heat lately, my friend. It's inspiring to watch you work.

[Angie Peltier]

I train in the coolest gym anywhere. Where we all encourage one another and celebrate each and every victory. I train in a gym where slacking or being negative is unacceptable. I train in a gym where the trainers believe in me....NO MATTER WHAT. I train with men and woman of all walks of life. I train with people who need me and I them. I train in a gym that encloses so many great friends. I train in a gym where chix SPIT!!! That's AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;)

[Angie Peltier]

I train at the Practice and my life will never be the same. Yes, I drank the kool-aid.....;)