Have a Freakin’ Goal

Once upon a time I was a competitive athlete. It was great fun (even though at the time I would ask a fellow athlete why we were doing this again.) Not only was it great fun I knew that in 3-4 months if I slacked off on my training there would be another guy who had trained hard. And he literally wanted to beat the fire out of me. For me this created a great sense of urgency and focus.

That is one of the great things about CrossFit is that everyday is a competition. Urgency and focus.

As an athlete I also knew that in 3-4 months I had to master some specific skills and maybe some strategery.

CrossFit will reward you on Annie if you rock double-unders. If not, you just muddle through and have a bad time or even worse, Scale.

A workout program with out a goal is a dead end. And with the intensity that we apply it will lead to burnout and quitting.

So you have an assignment. Have a Freakin’ Goal!

I’ve installed a ‘Why Are You Here?’ White board next to the WOD White Board. You might notice it when you come in tomorrow. A short term goal is mandatory. A long term goal is optional. Your goal has to be specific, measurable and achievable. 50 double unders by the end of February, a 35 inch waist, 1:15 400M Run. Those are all great goals. I want a perkier butt is not (and I’m certainly not going to measure it for you).

I’d like to thank Rebe and Freddy C at one world for the inspiration.

The Board is waiting!