One of the less widely known beauties of CrossFit is the sense of universal community. For example, when you see someone wearing a CrossFit shirt, you feel instantly connected to them even if you’ve never seen them before. Knowing that someone else shares the same experiences as you do creates an unspoken bond, like a secret club, or an exclusive brotherhood. And seeing evidence of someone else having done CrossFit makes you think… Chances are you have both suffered through the same grueling workouts and strive to hit new PR’s daily. You both sweat and worry and grunt and feel defeat and triumph. You’re practically kin folk!
There are many times when I’ve been out wearing one of my CrossFit shirts that I’ve gotten stopped and asked about it. I’ve also shared a friendly wave and quick conversation with fellow roadside drivers who have a CrossFit bumper sticker. There’s just something about that CrossFit logo that sings to me like a “Block Parent” sign! Somehow, when you see it, you know it’s safe to say hi and strike up a conversation with a perfect stranger.
No two ways about it, advertising your love of CrossFit can really be a conversation piece. And so, it’s time for US to have another communal conversation about it! We’ve played this game twice before, and always gotten some funny, unique responses.
Let’s get talking! Finish this sentence to the comments below: “You Know You’re A CrossFitter When…” Here are a few gems to get you started:
-You know you’re a CrossFitter when you dread girls whose names are Elizabeth, Chelsea, Barbara, Angie, Fran, Annie and Angie.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when the first Japanese word that comes into your mind is Tabata.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when your shins have more scrapes than a twelve year old boy’s.
-You know you’re a CrossFitter if when you travel, your first concern is whether there is a local affiliate close by.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter if “Refresh” is your favorite button after 9pm.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when you’ve spent HOURS watching videos of other people working out (who does that?)
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when The words Snatch and Jerk have lost there comedic value, but farting while deadlifting has not.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when you have posted pictures of yourself working out on Facebook.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when you believe in sweat angels.
– You know you’re a CrossFitter when you know better than to say, “That looks easy!”
Your turn, Zoners!
Today’s Workout
Buy-in: 2 rounds of: 20 single skips, 10 situps, 20 backwards skips, 10 situps, 20 double unders, 10 situps. If you can’t do doubles, just alternate between forward and backward singles.
Technical WOD: “Bring the Jerk”
1. Push Jerk Practice (10-12 min)
– 5 sets of 5 reps with light load/bar
– review technique of foot placement and torso position
– athletes can ramp up if their technique is solid
2. Split Jerk Practice (10 – 12 min)
– 5 sets of 3 with bar/light load
– work footwork first, focus on getting under and being balanced
– athletes can ramp up if technique is solid
Cash-Out: 50 burpees for time
