Not every day is a PR day
. You just can’t set new Personal Records every single day.
And, in a way, you wouldn’t want to.
That would be like having sunshine and good weather every single day. Eventually, you get sick of it. Really, you do. I’ve lived everywhere, from Southern California to the subtropical island of Okinawa, Japan and, believe me, your brain needs the occasional rainstorm almost as much as the environment needs that moisture. You get sick of sunshine and warm weather when it’s there every single day. Psychologically, you need the rain. You need the down days. You need the bad, you need the rotten. You need the suck.
It’s the only way to really appreciate the sunshine, the warm rays on your skin, the feel of the wind tickling your bare arms. The only way to really appreciate the PR is to go through the suck.
You have to earn the PR — and that’s not just through the actual act itself. You earn it by going through the suck.
We’re about to start the season of winter here in the Northeast. It won’t be easy. It never is. Cold, ice, and snow are coming our way. That’s the suck. But you know what? Spring will come again, and summer. And we will appreciate them more because of this winter.
So, bring on the suck — both in the gym and in the weather. We’re ready for it. We know that sunshine lies on the other side.
(Photo by Jeff Martin at www.crossfitbrandx.com. Words by Lisbeth Darsh/www.crossfitwatertown.com.)
November 4th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
and Lis – shouldnt be coaching the 5 o’clock class right now?
November 4th, 2009 at 6:13 pm
SO… while I was in geology..
Donna checked in with her need for proper spelling,
Jill finally got off the pool deck and gave a good a good story- about a boob area not a hooha area
and Lis like to growl?
November 4th, 2009 at 6:15 pm
Oh and I almost 4got!
I am TOTALLY sure my Snatch will be ready for EC… I mean my Snatch needs serious attention…
ps- No re-play of the hooha injury will occur anytime soon….
November 4th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
Lis said hoo-ha, OH no, hoo-ha, hoo-ha. You people crack me up!!! Is that like out of control?
November 4th, 2009 at 7:11 pm
lol.. rich… dont you have any CFW/hooha stories u’d like to share???
November 4th, 2009 at 8:28 pm
Oh dear….the things I miss while working/caring for the little one…and I believe all whooha injuries should be directed at Pete or Jason…really more their area of PT expertise
November 4th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
Jill — what the heck are “bulk” cutters? Is that some way to trim down?
Perhaps you meant “bolt” cutters?
November 4th, 2009 at 9:09 pm
Yes, yes I did. guess I’m finally getting delerious (which I know I can’t spell)! Though I do have my own anguage, its called jillish; a mixture of english, swimming & spanish.
And I love that Melissa just passed the buck for those type of injuries!
November 4th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
Hi guys! So this is my first official post, I watch the banter back and forth but haver never posted. Well anyways, I am going to run the Middlebury 5K on Saturday (my 1st one) and wanted to see if anyone was interested in joining.
November 4th, 2009 at 10:03 pm
Keri! You’ve lost your virginity! Welcome to the blog!
Jen would love to run in the 5K but she’ll be in the DC area this weekend. And me, well, I don’t do that sort of thing.
Viv? Sue? Chris? Anybody up for some running?
November 5th, 2009 at 12:13 am
Uhhhh.. welcome Keri… I hope you enjoy our super serious blog lmao
PS- YANNKKKEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS BITCHES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
November 5th, 2009 at 7:48 am
Hi guys…Long time reader, first time post!
I just think all should know (refer to melissa’s comment) that whooha treatment is my PT specialty…but I don’t use my hands.
November 5th, 2009 at 9:55 am
whoever this Jason guy is…. he better start comin to classes…
November 5th, 2009 at 10:09 am
Hmm. Let me think about that 5k. I might do it.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:55 am
6am K. He’s one of the nightstalkers.
November 5th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Or so they tell me! I’m not up at that hour either.
But I’m glad that Jason posted in Comments and deflowered himself! Yeah Jason!