Friday, April 25, 2014

Pass the Kool-Aid , Please.

For the last few months, I've been attempting to compose a blog post
about my experience as a crossfitter.
It seemed that every time I sat down to work, the words just never come out right.
They never adequately expressed the passion and love I feel for crossfit.
I've written, erased, and rewritten this post at least four times.
BUT......I think I've finally found the perfect words.....

I love crossfit. Simple as that.

I love walking into the box nervous, and leaving completely satisfied with myself.
I love seeing my personal growth from week to week, 
month to month, and year to year.
I love going into the box, lifting something heavy, and realizing two weeks
prior to that moment, my body wouldn't have been capable of doing it.

I love that I've grown both mentally and physically since starting - I can lift any weight, 
jump any box, throw any ball, and pull myself over any bar.
I have learned so much about myself and my abilities - both inside 
and outside of the gym.
I come face-to-face with my limits, and I push past them.
I am comformable with being uncomfortable, because I see the results.
I've gained confidence and know I can do anything.

I am strong.
I have drive, determination, and courage.
I am not afraid to sweat,
I am not afraid to tear, nor am I afraid to bleed.
I am only afraid to quit or to give less than my best.

Oldie but goodie from Battle Ready Crossfit
(photo credit to Mr. Ryan Dee)

I love the community of athletes I workout with everyday.
I love the warm and welcoming spirit at my box.
I love being encouraged, especially when I feel like I can't give anymore.
I love listening to hard-core music and having people yelling at me.
I love cheering on my fellow workout buddies.
And I love that I've met some of the most caring, giving, 
and dedicated people EVER through crossfit.

I became a crossfitter four years ago.
I drank the Kool-Aid. 
I joined the cult.
And I have never looked back.



ps - I hope this post encourages a few of you to try crossfit. I promise you
won't regret giving it a try. And who knows, maybe someday
you'll become as passionate (and addicted) as me!