Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 10:11PM Very Proud
Yesterday, we did a 2.3 mile run. I had a great time running with Michael "The Gazzelle" Cardona. Check that, I had a great time running behind "The Gazzelle" and Conrad couldn't have picked a better day to program a run. The best part, like normal, was after I finished running, but not for the normal reasons. Not long after a few of us finished, here comes Bruce. The same Bruce who hated running, refused to run around the block and would let us all know. He wasa cruising too! He hit the 100 meter mark and kicked in all the way to the door, middle fingers proudly announcing that this "little run" was no match for him. Just behind Bruce was Dawn, moving faster than I'd ever seen her move. Much faster! She was sprinting to the finish and whereas before I may have seen survival in her face, I saw nothing but determination. As she finished, she told me, "I wanted to catch Bruce!" I was so proud and inspired at that moment. We all have that fire, it's just that some of us either don't know how to find it, or when we do, we back down because when we go there, we're out there, raw, for everyone to see. It can be vulnerable feeling, but once we make that commitment and conquer that vulnerability, it's so empowering. Great work everyone!!
The morning crew tearing it up...
03/30/11
Warm up
Strength:
Deadlift 3x5 or 5x3
WOD:
5 Rounds
10 med ball cleans
5 wall climbs
Reader Comments (2)
Kevin. What a great commentary in reference to "Very Proud". Missing crossFit the entire week before I was very, very hesitant. Man, am I glad I challenged myself to go Tuesday. Dawn was the I.spiration to keep me plugging away...a difficult run. Every time I heard her shoes ripping up the asphalt and kicking up the pebbles on the road it reminded me I was slowing down. THANKS DAWN!! I also apprecated the texts and snails from my fellow crossfiters. Becca your phone call just minutes before Mondays class meant a lot too. Now wonder your #9 in the world. Doing the negative ring dips... and this time with ease... means I am getting stronger. I give all of the credit to CrossFiteaton. Love u guys. Bjb
We love you too Bruce. You've become such a huge part of Crossfit Eaton that we all really miss you when you're not there! Who else do we have to laugh at? (This is Christina by the way) :) Love ya!!!!!