Injuries, Goals and Frustrations

I have just a couple of things to comment on...

1. So we are at our 3 month mark. Congratulations to Jessica for achieving all of her 3 month goals! To the rest of you.... some of you have met only some of your goals. Don't worry, you now have a longer 6 month goal list! I have taken the liberty to adding what was not done at 3 months to your 6 month list for you. (you can thank me later) We have some work to do.

2. Welcome back Danielle and congratulations on finishing your Death March.

3. Congratulations to Liz for a stellar job at sectionals this past weekend she took 19th place!

4. I want everyone to come out to the gym this Saturday at 10am to cheer on Lori and Danielle as they complete the women's get some challenge.

5. Welcome to Amanda, Zim and Iyana to the class. Amanda we will miss you for the 2 weeks that you will be gone. Make sure you get soem workouts in. :) Zim and Iyana..... Where are you? Don't make me come to your house to find you.....

Now for the meat of it....

Crossfit gives us many opportunities to challenge ourselves not only physically but mentally as well. There will be times when the mental game turns emotional leaving you frustrated or angry.

This is especially true when coming off of an injury. I am coming off of a back injury and have not been able to work out like I used to. I feel that I have lost almost all of the gains that I had made. This has been extremely frustrating!!

The mental game will sneak up on you at some point no matter who you are. The important thing to remember is that you need to keep pushing on. Don't become complacent and settle, instead face the challenge and get better. Set backs will happen. Frustration and anger will happen. Just keep moving forward.

If your frustration is not meeting your goals.... don't worry. It will now be your 4 month goal, or maybe your 5 month goal... My point is...DON'T GIVE UP!