Just a thought...He brought up an excellent point concerning Crossfit in the sense of reality training and testing outside of the ideal conditions of preparedness.
A maximal repetition bench press...upon waking (I believe Rob Orlando attempted this).
Performing Fran...with a 102 degree fever.
Having to make a speech on a familiar topic...with only a couple minutes to prepare.
Having to juggle 4 things at once. Kids, exercise, dinner and a work presentation all while running on 4 hours of sleep with a mean case of seasonal allergies
Having to juggle 4 things at once. Kids, exercise, dinner and a work presentation all while running on 4 hours of sleep with a mean case of seasonal allergies
or even...
Catching a child that falls out of a second story window....while holding a bag of groceries.
You catch my drift. My point here is that it's what you bring to the table that day. How you feel mentally and physically at that specific time. Some days will be better than others, some worse, but on those days you may face your toughest challenge. On those days, it's about how you can perform. How you handle the pressure under conditions in which you are truly tested at a time where you are at your weakest. When you are most vulnerable. It is those times where perseverance prevails and we must dig deep to complete the task at hand. Whatever that task be, in the box or out, we must find a way to be at our best mentally...physically...completely.
Next time you're face-to-face with a situation like this, push past the hurt, the pain, the sickness and the sympathy; the lack of energy and that little piece of shit voice in your head and get the job done. See what we CAN BE capable of, you may end up surprising yourself...
Thoughts? Comments? Naysayers? Haters? Please post to comments, I accept all types.
You catch my drift. My point here is that it's what you bring to the table that day. How you feel mentally and physically at that specific time. Some days will be better than others, some worse, but on those days you may face your toughest challenge. On those days, it's about how you can perform. How you handle the pressure under conditions in which you are truly tested at a time where you are at your weakest. When you are most vulnerable. It is those times where perseverance prevails and we must dig deep to complete the task at hand. Whatever that task be, in the box or out, we must find a way to be at our best mentally...physically...completely.
Next time you're face-to-face with a situation like this, push past the hurt, the pain, the sickness and the sympathy; the lack of energy and that little piece of shit voice in your head and get the job done. See what we CAN BE capable of, you may end up surprising yourself...
Thoughts? Comments? Naysayers? Haters? Please post to comments, I accept all types.
I totally agree. We can always push a little harder, I know I am guilty of pacing myself throughout WODS, rather than giving it a 110% every second.
ReplyDeleteOkay how weird.. I was just thinking about extending the holiday challenge a little longer .. just to push the envelope... thanks for the extra thoughts. Breathe deep and then GO!
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