Category archive: Crossfit: My love/hate relationship
Busy, busy, busy, but there’s always time to train
“Desire is the key to motivation, but it’s the determination and commitment to an unrelenting pursuit of your goal- a commitment to excellence – that will enable you to attain the success you seek.” Busy, busy, busy! But would I have it any other way? That’s of course a rhetorical question — I love it!…
DetailsSometimes 70 percent effort is 100 percent mental
This week was a tough one. I took Monday and Tuesday off post-competing in last week’s competition and even with 2 days off still felt somewhat drained. Hats off to Jesse who programmed the Cretus Ex Duellum competition last weekend, the midnight WOD’s were unexpected and definitely in line with the CrossFit definition: “Constantly…
DetailsInspiration Moments at the Sunday Funday Throwdowns
Sorry for the delay but it’s been a crazy week of “FUN”! This past Sunday’s Throwdown was epic. Almost 60 people attended the 3 classes to continue on their path to improved functional fitness. And man! Did they do just that. And just because everyone needs a bit of inspiration, I wanted to re-post one…
DetailsWhat habits do you do daily in your pursuit for excellence?
Every morning I wake up and ask myself the following question: “What habits do I do daily in my pursuit for excellence?” In answering this question, I visualize my day. I plan out my commitments, my personal time, my family time and of course my time for fitness. The 4 areas of my life I…
DetailsTest and Re-test to gauge progress towards reaching goals
One amazing commonality between people who focus on constantly improving is that they write things down. Whether they focus on improving their health, wealth or any other personal goal, they document it in writing. It’s easy to think about a goal, it’s easy to tell someone about it, but when you write it down and revisit…
DetailsLet the 90-day challenge begin #TeamTakeCharge
January 7th marks the kickoff of the #TeamTakeCharge “90 Day Challenge”. With just over 30 people committed to making the next 90 days about improving their health, wellness and fitness, it’s hard not to get excited. People from all levels and backgrounds are participating and best of all, encouraging one another each day.
DetailsThe littlest things in life that make us happiest at times
Hanging at the park watching my girls play and reading some blogs on my iPhone when I came across this quote. Just a little reminder to #BeHappy
DetailsI love Met-cons
It’s no secret, I really do love a good Met-con (metabolic conditioning) workout. Yesterday at Studeo 55 satisfied my need to sweat perfectly. The workout was right for me…
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