SHOW UP, DON’T QUIT.
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The Claw = the personification of Show Up, Don't Quit!!
Another interesting quote that I’m going to borrow from Coach with regards to the benefit of doing CrossFit is “learning not to quit”. This past week we did Murph, definitely one of the longest workouts in CrossFit – and I’d be willing to be that a few of us wanted nothing more than for the whole thing to be over with at roughly the 12th push – up! However, everyone did make it through and no one did it in less than 32 minutes and some of us took close to an hour. That’s a long time to be grinding through rep after rep. If there’s one thing that I know for a fact that CrossFit will teach you, it’s definitely that quitting isn’t an option. Take this notion and carry it with you out into the world – if you can do Murph, you can do anything. Congrats again to everyone that showed up and didn’t quit, we’re proud of you.
Today’s Workout:
“Deck of Death”
As a group, go through an entire deck of cards performing the number of reps per the number on the card. Face cards are all worth 10 reps.
Hearts = burpees
Clubs = box jumps
Spades = pull ups
Diamonds = sit ups
Jokers = 400 M Run
7 Comments
August 26th, 2009 at 10:40 am
There are definitely times I want to be done with the WOD So bad that I want to give up in the middle… but I know that once I do that, I’ll do it every single time. It’s really important to just keep going!! And having you guys there helps a lot!
August 26th, 2009 at 2:24 pm
I think that photo needs to be Jims new Facebook profile pic. lol.
The one thing I always focus on in any WOD, especially one as arduous as the “Deck of Death” (minus the poor card shuffling), or even “Murph” is that anyone can quit. It takes a lot for someone to see the obstacle in front of them and scale it no matter the cost.
August 26th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
Deck of Happiness!!!!
August 26th, 2009 at 4:22 pm
I’ve been told to pound sand many times, but I only actually do it for CPC!
The Claw
August 26th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
Thats how “The Claw” drops “The Hammer.” His justice is swift
August 26th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
The Claw always shows up with the fire burning! Crossley, good to see you on the board again
August 29th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I have noticed, if I make something really complicated, it is usually easier on me.. I love the simplicity of “show up, don’t quit,” the physical and mental sensation of these workouts is unparalleled. Thanks for the awesome workout today and the support, guys!