“If we have no peace, it is because we have forgotten that we belong to each other.” ― Mother Teresa
Sometimes after a long day it is everything I can do to get through the front door at ACF. Sometimes the draw of simply going home and going to sleep can be more powerful. But when successful in getting to ACF and showing up for the WOD, the result is consistently the same, gratitude for making the extra effort.
Today was one of those days. Hard to motivate. Until the moment I walked through the ACF doors wherein the subsequent lifting of my heart and mind commenced:
First by being greeted with hugs and high fives from Dean;
Then with informative and personal coaching from Kevin, Theresa, and Clark. ‘Good form, Mary, you’ve got this, nice job, you nailed it girl…’;
Followed by shout outs of encouragement and smiles by Kim from all the way across the hall in the double wide;
Matched by fellow Strong Person, Nancy watching and cheering right to the finish. Only to then step into the triple wide as the WOD ended to say Great Job and help me break down my bar and put the bumpers away. Thanks, Nancy.
And therein lies the beauty of Crossfit, the connection it builds between its athletes. It’s intangible, powerful, untouchable, strong, persistent, delicate. This video tells the story of Connecting well.
WOD:
I. Barbell Lunges in Front Rack
3 sets, 10 reps (5 per leg)
Completed: first at 55lbs., then 75lbs.
II. Open WOD 12.5
AMRAP in 7 minutes of the following progression:
3 Thrusters (100/65)
3 Chest-to-Bar Pullups
6 Thrusters
6 Chest-to-Bar Pullups
9 Thrusters
9 Chest-to-Bar Pullups
and so on….
Completed: This is Crossfit Open WOD 12.5. Means was the 5th WOD of the 2012 Open. I did this at 55lbs. Clock ran out at Round 15, with 15 Thrusters and 11 Ring Dips.
65lbs. was RX for women. I do believe I could have gone 65lbs. and will remember this if/when the WOD reappears for the 2013 Open.
It’s interesting this WOD appearing today. As I keep thinking about the Masters Division. You can see their results for the 2012 Open posted here. It is very possible for me to achieve similar results. I’m getting close to a full pull up. Very close indeed. With more than a year to train, sky’s the limit.
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