I have been an active crossfitter for just under a year. Basic training a year ago, then I joined with a limited membership and a full on membership in May of 2013. So basically I have been progressively increasing WODs in quantity over a period of time.
Out of nowhere I somehow catch the worst cold EVER! Not just a few sniffles and some cough drops but a real knock you on your ass kind of cold. Including a Dr. visit and antibiotics, which I don't ever take.... Anyway, this evil cold has set me back a tiny bit with my training and I can feel the effects in the workouts. That's fine. Then, I wipe out doing box jumps! I finished the WOD and cleaned up my blood. That's not why I cried! I didn't even cry that day with throbbing pain in both shins, bruised and bloody. About a week later I found myself feeling a bit intimidated by the look of the WOD, which included box jumps. Funny, I loved them before and felt proud of being pretty good at them.
At my CF box we are having a competition this coming weekend and it will be my first individual competition. I have participated in team competitions a few times which were a total blast but never individual. The thought of the competition and the nervousness that I felt for a week leading up to this point combined with the moment I felt too scared to box jump ... This is where I welled up and a tear rolled down my cheek. By the end of that WOD I tackled that moment, shook the fear and worry. I realized that I am fully capable... strength, ability and determination is my new mantra. This is why I love Crossfit and the community. And yes, I cried at CrossFit.... So what!
BTW, the competition is tomorrow.... Wish me and my friends good luck....
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