I’ve just decided if I can’t do anything, go anywhere, or engage in normal, human social behavior, I might as well beat myself up with CrossFit. After all, I don’t have anything to go do that I should avoid soreness for.
Thus, every day, I get up trying to beat the shit out of myself. Thrusters, wall balls, lunges, long runs, bike rides, and dumbbells galore.
Why not?
What else do I have to do?
In a world that tells you to stop living, to give up your dreams, to not go anywhere, to not do anything, to fear for your life, to give up on others, to lay your plans aside, and to not trust that God has got it, in such a world, you need to be unstoppable.
You need to push back, to not believe the lies, the hearsay, the hysteria, and the antics, and to keep moving towards your dreams.
You cannot stop while you have breath in your body, while your legs can move, and your arms can reach for the stars because one day, you will be stopped.
None of us know when that day will come, which is why you cannot stop.
Don’t stop living because the world tells you not to. The world is not in charge; you are.
God will call you when He wants you. Until then, keep moving, keep living, keep dreaming, keep fighting, keep hoping, and keep praying.
Be the unstoppable force you were gifted with from the moment you were born.
For those of you who are just beginning to work out at home, here are some tips to help you:
Find the one thought, the one future event, the one thing you can grasp onto that will keep you going. For me, it’s CrossFit. The video below says it all:
140 lb squat clean. #CrossFit #crossfitmomm #crossfitcompetition #crossfitgirls #crossfitwomen #crossfitcomp #hotcrossfitmomm https://www.instagram.com/p/B9upFCzDPgD/?igshid=1kx6bqkh5ktd4
If I didn’t have an at-home gym, I think I would be going insane right now. It’s the only thing keeping me sane in the midst of this insanity.
It’s my stress relief and keeps me motivated to keep pushing through these days.
I know these days will only make me stronger, but when you’re in the midst of it, it doesn’t seem like it.
One day at a time, you keep pushing, keep moving, never giving in.
There are two ways you can approach this stupid-ass virus: you can give in to it, bemoan your fate and what is happening in the world, or you can grow stronger from it, beat it, and not give in.
Many people have told me, “I can’t work out at home” when I tell them I work out at home. This is because they need others to motivate them.
You will grow in mental ways you never thought possible. There will be days when you will be dragging and hating every second of it (I’ve been there and still am there). You have to push through it, half-ass it if you have too since half-assing is better than sitting on your ass. You will gain a mental fortitude you never thought possible.
As you are running in the dark, in the rain, in the cold, hating every miserable second of it, wishing for Orange Theory’s nice treadmills and warm room, you will grow spiritually. It will just be you, nature, the birds, animals, and your own thoughts, along with God. You will gain insight into your life, and your workout will be over before you know it.
You will most likely be doing a lot of moves you otherwise wouldn’t do. There’s nothing like bodyweight exercises to whip you into shape. You will grow physically, even if you don’t have a barbell.
Many of us workout because it makes us feel good, it relieves stress, and we like how we look because of it. Continuing to workout will help you combat the negativity of the coronavirus and weather this storm like any other storm in your life.
You’re not paying for a gym membership, nor are you driving there and back and having to buy nice clothes for it either.
Your community is your family now. Show them that the coronavirus is not stopping you from your dreams, goals, and aspirations. Teach them that you are stronger than this, and that God is in control. Go on a run with your daughter; do a CrossFit workout with your other daughter; play catch with your son. Be active, and your kids will grow up active.
You will grow stronger with at-home workouts. Still, the choice is yours.
The coronavirus seems to be everywhere these days, and most of us are sick of hearing about it and truly want it to disappear.
But until it does, we have to deal with reality.
If you gym has shut down, you may be at a loss as to what to do for fitness. Below are ideas on what to do if the coronavirus has shut down your gym. Contact me with questions!
Yes, I know most CrossFitters hate running, but now is the time to develop a new hobby. All you need is shoes to run, which you have. So get outside, and enjoy the fresh air!
For year, people did bodyweight exercises only and looked amazing. Your bodyweight is your resistance, and you can still stay toned and looking good through good ol’ air squats, push ups, sit ups, and pull ups.
If you have been into fitness at all, odds are you have some equipment at home. Use whatever you have to create workouts. Most people have dumbbells if anything so use those. Combine a dumbbell with bodyweight and a run, and you have a kick ass workout.
As you know, I have my own at-home gym. Depending on how close of a friend they are, you may be able to bribe/pay to use their gym. Your friend may not want to due to the threat of the coronavirus so be understanding. However, it never hurts to ask. Even just once a week under a barbell can do wonders for you mentally.
Walking is underrated when it comes to working out. However, you will burn calories just getting out and walking your dog.
You can’t give up living because a virus is floating around. If you’re gonna get the virus and die from it, then it is your time, so do you want to waste the days leading up to it?
God has got this, like He has got everything. Trust in Him to protect you. And keep moving!
Luckily, the coronavirus hasn’t conquered all aspects of life.
My daughter and I participated in a CrossFit competition this weekend at CrossFit Longmont.
I took third place; it was hard, but good. My daughter PR’ed her squat clean. I muddled through. The WODs were all hard for me, which was good.
Fun day. Much needed in these times.
There are a lot of days when I’m dragging myself to the gym. I look at the CrossFit workout, and I have no desire to go. I look at the movements, think how sore I am, and want to say, “Fuck it.”
But, instead, I either do it myself, or drag myself to the CrossFit gym. Most of the time, the CrossFit workout turns out to be really good, or I’m glad I did it.
Most people don’t work out because of this. They think how horrible it will be and what a crappy time it will be, so they stay at home, in bed, after work, and never work out — much to the detriment of their health. When truly all it takes is a shift in attitude.
Doing stuff that you hate doing that is good for you is a necessity in this world. So just do it, as Nike says!
Yesterday was Women’s WOD Jam in Denver, a women’s only CrossFit competition held at CrossFit Omnia near downtown Denver.
I entered the Open Division but was given extra points as a master’s athlete. It didn’t really help me any; I still finished somewhere in the middle of the pack.
It was fun though. I PR’ed my hang snatch at 95 pounds. My handstand push ups are stronger. So are my toes to bar. I cleaned 145 pounds twice, which was good.
Good workout. Great hosts. Good competition. Highly recommended.
My Journey to the CrossFit Games 