It's quickly approaching the 2015 CrossFit open. You ask your self "Should I sign up?" It's the buzz around the gym and it's all over social media. You feel a little nervous as you contemplate the idea of participating. You ask your friends if they are signing up to compete. You look at the Games main site and remember how you felt about it last year. That's when it all came together for me.... So I am signing up and here's why. Last year I was fairly new to CrossFit. I had not even heard of the open before last year, let alone even for a second think about participating in something like that. But I did it. I was terrified... almost sick to my stomach while I listened to the announcement of the workouts. I did it and I persevered. I did it and challenged myself harder than I had ever done so before while my friends cheered on. I wiped up the sweaty mess I left on the floor and felt amazing each and every time.
I still have alot to learn about CrossFit which brings me to the next point.
I am excited about the open this year and it will be my second time. I understand how functional fitness pertains to my life, now and in the future. I can relate functional movement to practical application during sports and recreation, work and play and just living life. That's exactly why I cannot wait to participate in the open. It's a competition with myself. I want to challenge myself to do the best that I can do. I will not compromise the integrity of any movement just to get an extra rep. So it doesn't really matter if I am first or if I am last. The point is that I am doing it and the reason is to remain functional so that I can continue to enjoy my life while participating in sports and recreation, work and play and just living it. I am so grateful for how CrossFit has enriched my life.
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