Tuesday
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Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at 8:22AM The Hard Routine...
An excerpt from The Hard Routine (The CrossFit Journal, May 2008)
"The principles of setting up a hard routine are simple.
Following them is too, but it takes total commitment.
1. Recognize that there is a benefit to not getting
everything you want.
2. Understand that mental toughness is born of
adversity; that it will atrophy if not consistently
engaged; and that it carries over to everything
you do.
3. Objectively scrutinize one or a handful of things
in your life that you think you need but could
actually do without.
4. Deny yourself those things for a specified period
of time.
Like CrossFit, the hard routine is scalable to the situation
and the individual. Obviously, the intensity, rationale, and
consequences of going “hard” as a catalyst for positive
change in daily life are on an entirely different scale
than for special operations on dangerous missions. But
that doesn’t make it any less relevant for the less “hard”
circumstances of our daily lives."
Wod:
Deadlift 1 RM (finish the CFT)
Mobility
Reader Comments (2)
Was such a rewarding WOD Monday and Tuesday. I feel so "hyped" with the results. I owe it all to everyone at CFE for helping me get stronger and healthier. You are all so awesome. I am so blessed by your friendship and support. I look forward to a successful 2012. Again, thanks!
Bruce,
It's your hard work that 's got you where are! It's a pleasure to have you in the gym. You guys make this place! Keep grinding, buddy...
Kevin