Tuesday July 27, 2010

CF 864 - 5:15a.m./ 9:00a.m. /4:15p.m./5:15p.m./6:15p.m.

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Hey guys, I dont want any of you to get bummed out because your performance is not where you want it to be or even where it has been. Remember that the heat takes a tremendous amount out of you and you are forced to adjust your pace as a result of that. I am feeling the same thing as we grind through our wod in the mid afternoon heat and find that our performance is less than 100%. Those of you that show up with your game face on and ready to tackle even the toughest workout are real troopers when the overwhelming majority of people are sitting at home in the air conditioning complaining about the heat and probably complaining about how out of shape they are. True CrossFitters love a challenge and never back down because conditions arent perfect. While so many are looking for a quick, easy fix you realize that the only way to reach your goal is blood, sweat and tears. We are proud to be part of such a hard working, motivated group of athletes. Thank you!

Hydrate! we cant emphasize the importance of this enough. Bring a BIG bottle of water, a jug, a gallon, a cooler...whatever it takes.

10 Rounds for time:

10 SDHP (95/65)
15 Jumping Squats

Hydrate / Stretch / Refuel (EAT)

By Faith
“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.”
- Hebrews 11:1

“Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain but it takes character and self control to be understanding and forgiving.”
– Dale Carnegie

“He that blows the coals in quarrels that he has nothing to do with, has no right to complain if the sparks fly in his face.”
– Benjamin Franklin

Yes, I sweat and sometimes bleed. Yes, I go as hard as I can. Yes, it hurts. I look at every workout as a challenge to do better than the time before. Yes, I deadlift and Squat. I Run, jump, push, pull, drag sleds, flip tires and do pull-ups....Yes, I AM CrossFit.

It has been very hot lately and when you get hot your body starts to overheat and then your cooling system kicks in and you start to sweat (some more than others) sweat gets everywhere and it makes it hard to hold on to stuff. When you make numerous trips to the chalk bucket, chalk up those sweaty hands up and jump right back on the bar two things happen; your grip doesn't get better because chalk won't help wet hands it just turns into goo that makes you slip even more. Two, your hands get really wet and start to callous up and then tear really quickly. You must be thinking to yourself Hmmm "man, what can I do then?" Well, you can get some arm bands which serve two purposes, they look awesome (1980's style! Super Cool) and they help keep sweat off your hands. Or, you can bring a small towel with you and wipe your hands off before chalking them up. Oh, and thirdly, thanks for not whining about it being hot.

What is your goal? Are you getting there?

BE STRONG!
Janice and Jay