It's Been Awhile

Well this summer so far has been crazy ass busy it seems. Between working, working, and working, there has been a few evenings with friends (not nearly enough) and a couple rather challenging events that I have participated in. To keep it short and sweet I have found myself busier than a one legged man in an ass kicking contest! I would like to somehow drag out the 1 1/2 - 2 months of summer weather that we get. But every year it goes by in the blink of an eye and once again I find myself questioning the winter gloves and jackets already for sale at Costco. It almost made me sick to my stomach the other day. I am not going to lie:)

The Crossfit regionals that were held in Vancouver this year were amazing. With Reebok throwing money into the pot it has taken the sport to a new level it seems, and it is even more evident after watching the World Games in California. It has been awesome being able to grow with such a great community and see the drastic changes year to year as the interest in the sport is just exploding. The potential seems to be endless at the moment, and I think Reebok is smiling about getting on board. While I believe the majority of people are happy to see a large company take notice of this great "sport." A sport that encourages people to not just exist, but to try and live each day to its fullest, while throwing the attitude that " I am too old or out of shape" to the side, and just try.

In the middle of a deadlift, box jump WOD at regionals.  

Sure there is the elite side of it where the athletes are almost unbelievable. Completing tasks with astounding speed, grace, and strength while still cheering for, and coaching their fellow competitors on to victory. But at the end of the day it is still about being better for today, tomorrow, and further into the future. To prepare yourself for life. To take it head on, and enjoy every beautiful second that you are fortunate enough to live.

I think that is one of the major reasons that I have fallen in love with Crossfit. You have people at the extremely high/competitive end that open your eyes. Not so much to the fact that they are extremely fit individuals, but rather that it is possible to be better. That you can accomplish things that you may have thought were impossible. That fitness is not about looking better in the mirror or to others on the street, but is actually about FEELING and PERFORMING better in life. That as you age, you should NOT slow down and stop playing. That if you have never done something or that if you find something challenging, it should be something that you do on a more regular basis, and NOT avoid like the black plague. Because continually challenging yourself through out life is what living is all about. Being better and better, day after day, until your time comes. To NEVER QUIT, because no matter what anyone tells you.........YOU CAN!

My shoes framing Jenn during a WOD at regionals. Great competitor and even a better person and friend. 

The lessons learned through out each WOD seem to enrich your life and breath confidents into everything you do. Things are going to be hard..................they may hurt...............but I promise you  they are always possible:)