Comments on: COMFORT ZONE.

By: The Claw

The Claw — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:57:34 +0000

Yep, all the best things I’ve done in my life: Getting married, living in Norway, going to law school, opening my own business, doing Karen, etc. scared the crap out of me before I started them.

The Claw

By: Malzone

Malzone — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 22:34:29 +0000

This is a great post, TB. It encapsulates the core of what we do here. I can confidently say that anytime I’ve achieved something in my life that I feel is noteworthy, it’s because I’ve stepped out of my comfort zone. Adversely, I can also say that often times when I look back on something I regret, it’s because I decided to take an easier path. Pain and discomfort are momentary, but you will always remember the times you achieved a higher goal.

CrossFit doesn’t JUST make us considerably fitter than the average joe. It gives us the confidence to push through adversity. More times than not, we surprise ourselves. Even better is that when you’re on that 100th rep of “Karen” or midway through the “Filthy Fifty,” you can look to either direction and know your fellow CPC’er is pushing it to the limit too. There’s just something really cool about that.

By: nick conn

nick conn — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:35:11 +0000

my mom always had this magnet on the refrigerator that said “do one thing every day that scares you.” probably the worst advice for someone like me to see every time i go to drink milk out of the carton, but i think it fits nicely in this context.

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:10:18 +0000

He’s an amazing Crossfitter. Very talented.

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:09:09 +0000

Chuck it stands for Optimum Performance Training. It’s a crossfit affiliate in Canada, owned by James ‘OPT’ Fitzgerald. OPT sort of became his nickname.

By: chuck

chuck — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 18:29:14 +0000

Can’t argue with this, and I’ve been thoroughly uncomfortable since yesterday’s workout. And yet I’m planning to come back soon for more.

Question: who or what is OPT?

By: Lisa

Lisa — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:33:32 +0000

Great Post!! Living outside of your comfort zone builds character and creates some of life’s best experiences!

By: Sarah M

Sarah M — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 17:12:29 +0000

Wow, story of my life! I would not even be at Crossfit if I had not gone outside of my comfort zone. I can say this because of where I am at, but coming to a gym where everyone is in great shape can be very intimidating, but I had to step back and say one day that will be me, which then translates the intimidation to motivation! Keep up the great work guys, and just keep pushing out comfort zones :0)

By: Baker

Baker — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 15:34:58 +0000

Love the classic Americana. CPC stepping outside our comfort zone for Grandma and Apple Pie