Determination. Nothing in this life can make up for a lack of determination. You either want something or you don’t. You either decide you’re going to have it, or you take a seat on the bench of life with all the other folks who settled for something less, with the people who weren’t bothered by the phrase “good enough” . . .
That’s determination on Chris’s face here. Look at it. Learn it. Be it. In the words of the Bard of New Jersey (Bruce Springsteen): “You want it. You take it. You pay the price.”
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:45 am
great shot and great elbows too – as being the only one crazy enough to complete the burpee challenge wasn’t enough proof of determination
lis after watching the video on the a-blog today have you considered climbing walls? or staggered pull-up bars for flying fran? for the cfw annex 3.0
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:07 am
It doesn’t look like arms were made to bend that way.
oh, and a climbing wall would awesome but harnesses are for sissies.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:11 am
Word on the street is that I also make some pretty awesome faces during dodgeball.
Thanks to Jen for helping out with yesterday’s workout! For once, I felt like I actually had control over my front squat.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:49 am
Since I can’t make any workouts (again) this week….Did my own.
Benched 5 x 5 (it was ugly but I did it anyway) and made up a mini metcon –
2 rounds: 400 mtr run, 25 squats, 150 jump rope, 10 sit ups
Yent – When are you up on campus? I still dont have a pool so I am all over the place but if your going be up here, let me know & maybe we can get a workout in.
December 2nd, 2008 at 12:13 pm
In addition to Chris, Jen and Jackson also look very determined in that photo. I apparently fell alseep for a moment. We won’t be around tonight, as it’s our anniversary! Out to dinner for us instead of working out. We’ll be back Wednesday. See you all soon.
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Welcome back Chris, lookin focused and ready.
December 2nd, 2008 at 1:32 pm
Yeah, them arms look freakishly unnatural.
And congrats to Kirk and Melissa! I am sure Lis would be more than happy to create some sort of “Anniversary” workout for everyone to “enjoy”? Something to think about….
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:00 pm
Climbing wall = horrendous insurance rates. So, in a nutshell, no. (Although climbing in a nutshell would be interesting.)
Speaking of climbing walls though, wasn’t Chris supposed to be looking into a climbing excursion?
Jill — you’re still a swim coach without a pool? What is your team doing? Some sort of weird acrobatic pantomime act? Mummenshanz, perhaps? Does this make you a mime? Or are you a mime coach? How many questions can I ask until I stop? What time is it? Should I have more tea? Did I ever tell you about my second-grade teacher, Sister Bredelia and that metal-edged ruler she had?
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:02 pm
Oh — and Nate, thanks to your suggestion about the Anniversary WOD, you will now be known as “Chris” for the day.
Becky, step in here and “educate” Chris-Nate. (Hey, he’s Southern!)
December 2nd, 2008 at 3:04 pm
Oh — and Happy 50th Anniversary to Melissa and Kirk!
(Oh wait, did I just give a clue as to tonight’s WOD?)
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Dear Nate
People who give sugestions (other than drinking beer suggestions) get their car keyed. Ask Chris.
Your Crossfit (ex)buddy,
Becky
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Hey Becky,
That’s just not right!
It’s called New Jersey Pinstriping!
(At least get the terms right. Whew.)
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:34 pm
Hi guys been underwater with work and have a teacher’s conf tonight for the kids so won’t make it tonight. I’m sorry I missed yesterday’s post…for the record, we only set our beers down because we tried cleaning one handed and that made it really tough!
December 2nd, 2008 at 4:49 pm
jen was in town and she didnt call? do i smell? ok, maybe i do…..
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:02 pm
@Lis- So we’re preparing for the FF later this month? I’m getting way too good at guessing these-here workouts.
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:12 pm
The rules of CrossFit clearly state that Celebratory workouts can only be administered if the celebrator’s are present. Which they will not be.
So I am clearly off the hook here.
December 2nd, 2008 at 5:25 pm
Oh yeah, saw this on Matt and Donnas blog:
http://www.concept2.com/us/motivation/challenges/individual/holchal.asp
Any takers?
December 2nd, 2008 at 9:08 pm
yes, ya’ll please join me, not to late to catch up and they will donate $$ to a charity. nice! i try to row a 5k everyday…we’ll see if i can keep it up.
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Happy Anniversary Kirk & Melissa!!!
Lis-believe it or not I cut 5 min off of my last FF time. I must be improving on the burpees-lol
December 2nd, 2008 at 10:11 pm
@donna: I rowed 3.5k tonight… maybe I will try to jump in?
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Mary, that’s great news! And you know what we did different between last FF and now? Better scheduling of Tabatas/metcon/etc among the heavy lifting days. I think that really paid off for most of us.
December 2nd, 2008 at 11:27 pm
That rowing thing is cool. I might have to tell myself about that for the A-Blog.
December 3rd, 2008 at 7:31 am
Hey all, it was great to make class the other night. Chris you did great getting tight on the FS’s. Remember lose your shoes!
Donna, sorry lady it was a last min drop in but next time for sure!
I have to say that Jackson was the Man of the hour! What a sweetheart, I think he could make the Crossfit Games next year if we start now!
Sue, awesome work with driving the elbows out of the hole. That made a world of change in your FS!
Oh and I should say a public sorry for doing handstands on the Crossfit Watertown banner….Sorry…but hey of all things to do to a CF banner that’s not that bad!?!?!
Jen