GOAT
From Dictionary.com:
Get one’s Goat, Informal – to anger, annoy, or frustrate a person.
CrossFit definition (from CF Montgomery County):
“Your “goat” is the movement, task, or thing that kicks your ass above all others. Not the thing you like the least or the movement that tires you out the fastest, but the thing that strikes dread in your heart when you see it in the WOD because you struggle with every single rep or you can’t do it at all yet.” Not to far off!
The bottom line is this; CrossFit prepares all individuals for the unknown and unknowable. “The needs of our elderly and the needs of the soldier differ in degree – not kind” Coach Greg Glassman. CrossFit workouts also differ in degree – not kind; everyone does the same workout each day, the difference is that we are able to modify each workout to an individual’s needs and capabilities. Whether you are older fighting to stay out of the old folk’s home, a soldier fighting for your country, or a parent reacting to your kids who are in danger, you want to be physically and mentally able to conquer the unknowable tasks that present you each and everyday.
This brings us back to our goats. We all have them, it’s a question of weather or not we are willing to attack them head on. If you are, you will develop your overall athleticism and mental toughness. CrossFit has proven that developing things you suck at will improve your abilities at the things you are already good at. The fewer goats you have in the gym and in life the better you are and the more prepared you will be for the unexpected. Maybe conquering your goats at CFCR will spill over to going after your goats in real life – tell your boss what you really think of him! Just joking, don’t do that.
Double Unders anyone???
For the second day in a row we will attempt Double Unders, not because we are mean trainers (ok, maybe Shannon is mean), but because we would love for everyone to conquer one of their goats. Our Wednesday skills days are a great chance to tackle our goats and prepare us to save the world.
Post your goat(s) to comments and we will be sure to help you conquer them.
I’ll even start; heavy snatch, and high rep handstand push ups and muscle ups make my stomach turn. Maybe we can do a workout with those three movements next week.
Coach Dan
PS – From Fran – Comment darn it! Dan stays up all night thinking of what to write!!! It will tickle his heart!
HAPPY 29th BIRTHDAY TRENT
WOD
25 Power Cleans 115/75# – 4 Body Builders (burpee, pull up, knees to elbows)
20 Power Cleans 115/75# – 9 Pull ups
15 Power Cleans 115/75# – 14 Push ups
10 Power Cleans 115/75# – 19 Sit ups
5 Power Cleans 115/75# – 24 Double Unders
Lori 11:51 Rx’d
Jenny 17:12 Rx’d
*Nice job ladies, we had to make a few changes because you two made it look to easy! Everyone can thank them later (65# PC/burpees instead of body builders)
Trent 15:15 Rx’d
Juli 14:00 Rx’d
Brandy 15:39 65#
Ashlee 24:21 60/40#
Blythe 20:15 45#
Lisa 17:20 70#
Toph 16:30 Rx’d
Isabella 14:10 60#
Robert 15:15 80#
Trevor 17:27 Rx’d
Brandon 11:51 85#
Fran 22:31 5k Row
Luke 11:22 95#
Chris 11:42 Rx’d
Sarah 17:00 sdhp 25#
Yvette 8:20 sdhp 25#
