3/18 Mental Toughness Thursday

Team Summer is in the lead in the 2021 Intramural Open with a total score of 120.

What a difference a year makes! A year ago today we announced that we were closing our doors until April 3rd. Little did we know we would remain closed until May 15. 
We relied upon all of our mental toughness skills to survive the unknown and unknowable of the developing global pandemic. We could never have predicted how this would challenge us and provide a robust opportunity to develop into better humans, better business owners. better spouses, better friends and better leaders. Thanks COVID, you gave us an opportunity to become better!
Speaking of becoming better, boy are you all in better shape that in you wear a year ago. It's been so fantastic to see all the PRs and firsts this month in the gym. We are also all kicking butt in the CrossFit Open! WOOHOOO! Here's the point spread after week 1. 

Team Summer leads with 120 points.

Both teams accumulated nearly the same pre-season points. with Team Summer has 16 people registered for The Open and 5 folks who completed the Judges Course. Team Winter has 15 people registered for The Open and 5 folks who completed the Judges Course. 
Both teams had 20 folks complete the workout.
So how did Team Summer get such a big lead? 
Team Summer had 9 folks who finished in the top 3 of the Rx, Scaled or Foundations division and Team Winter had 7 top 3 finishers. You must enter your score on BTWB in order to be counted in the Top 3 finishers. 

Top 3 Rx finishers.

Top 3 Scaled finishers.

Top 3 Foundations finishers. Why aren't there any men?

Team Summer had 9 people did something for the first time and Team Winter had 5. Team Summer member Kerri won the Spirit of the Open which earned an additional 5 points for her team. 
How can you earn big points for your team this Friday? Show up and do the workout. Choose the division which you have the best chance of placing in the top 3. Do something for the first time or get a PR. Best represent this week's theme, BEAST MODE, and earn 5 points for the Spirit of the Open. ​

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