Firebreather = 1. One who faces the triumphs and tribulations of great physical opposition with an indomitable spirit. 2. An optimistic energy associated with the heart of an athlete.
Early CrossFittters, training with Coach Gassman in Stana Cruz, named themselves firebreathers after their first time doing Fran. "It felt like I was breathing fire the entire time," according to Greg Amundson, the original firebreather. Amundson was the first CrossFitter to explore the connection between sprit and intense physical activity. This is certainly something which which we can identify. In an interview, Amundson describes how he first made this connection, "It sounds crazy. But, I felt like when I really pushed it, I was getting closer to spirit. The harder I went, the faster I got, the stronger I became, I just felt like every time it was closer and closer to a place of stillness and truth and spirit." Have you every felt like that at the end of a CrossFit workout? Amundson created what many OG CrossFittters know as The CrossFit Way:
We hope you find your spirit in today's workout.
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We are starting our third week of the September Fitness Level UP Challenge! All of the workouts are loaded into BTWB and you can see them all now. So, how will you earn a prize? You can earn a prize each week if you unlock a Fitness Level Category. If you have more than 1 locked category you can earn a prize for each one you unlock. Your Coach will let you know the FL category of every WOD to help you know if it's one you need to do as prescribed. Last week Emily, Holly, Char, Jae, Jay, Kathy and Sydney unlocked a Fitness Level. Will this be your week to unlock a level? You can also earn a weekly prize for the MOST EMOJIS given on BTWB. I have the ability to track our BTWB engagement and last week Duane gave 268 emojis. Thanks for being such a supportive teammate, Duane!
Our September Fitness Level Challenge is designed to get us excited about our fitness after a summer of fun in the sun! I encourage you to stay engaged with your gym-mates via BTWB and to have some fun exploring your fitness. It's a time to CELEBRATE what we can do! What's for Dinner?WOOHOOO! It's Foodie Friday! My garden is now heavy with zucchini and I'm sharing another gem from Dishingupthedirt.com. This recipe is just as good without the added pasta. I sometimes make the sauce and add grilled chicken to it to meet my protein macros. Remember, send me a photo of you with a #froodiefriday recipe and I'll feature you in next week's blog. Dr. Julie Foucher is a CrossFit original! She is a CrossFit Games Champion with four top 5 finishes. She is a now a family physician and specializes in functional and integrated medicine. Dr. Foucher shares what you should know about processed foods, the role genetics play in how you metabolize food, and which foods are anti-inflammatory. She also covers fasting, meal timing, and how proper nutrition can play a role in injury prevention and recovery. Click here to read the show notes and get more info. When You Never RX Anything
We are nearing the end of the second week of our September Fitness Level-Up Challenge and some of us might be feeling a bit deflated. It's OK to feel frustrated if you can't do a workout as prescribed. MOST OF US CAN'T!
However, that doesn't mean your effort is not amazing and worthy of respect. We all must start at the beginning. Some of us have a foundation sports and athletic pursuits. Some of us have a foundation of life's challenges. It's ALL GOOD! The most important thing is that we are here DOING THE WORK. If, during our September Level-Up Challenge, you find yourself getting down, read this article and remember, the most important adaptation to CrossFit is the one between your ears. |
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