When going head-to-head with our weaknesses, it may be difficult to visualize our strengths as being “one-up”. We will always have something to work on, our suck lists are ever-growing and, unfortunately… not every day is going to be a good one.
Despite my ego wanting a nice stroking once in a while, I have finally come to terms with this imperfection. Yes, I know; it seems as though I stumble upon this personal revelation on almost a monthly basis. Remember that this is a learning process. However, with each passing incident, I find that acceptance becomes easier, and moving on from it, actually, uh… happens.
For example, this morning our class did “Flight Simulator” (i.e., 5-10-15-20-25…40-45-50 bursts of unbroken double-unders- and then back down again). Oy vey. I’de say that my double-unders are a little below average, but I am always able to get at least 15-20 of them unbroken. This morning, well… let’s just say I only got to 10. Talk about being broken hearted.
But, see.. therein lies the problem. One cannot become broken-hearted.
6 unbroken reps @ 215.. couldn’t do THAT 4 months ago!
I felt that way during the workout and it destroyed me entirely. Especially when involving double-unders, you just have to keep it together. End of story.
This may have been my biggest weakness of the day, and of course, felt a lot heavier compared to the weight of my potential strengths..
But, I have been feeling strong and fully, positively encompassed within my CrossFit training. It has truly been a beautiful experience. Dumbell presses, butterfly pullup practice, handstand holds, max rep weighted squats… focusing on strength and skill, rather than ONLY my straight-up WOD times/totals, has turned my training around. I’ve been attending Albany CrossFit’s competitor’s classes and, without a doubt, have gotten stronger and more clear headed because of it (I mean.. as clear headed as I could be).
Therefore, missing some double-unders will not be the bane of my existence.
Remember the score..
Strength: 2
Weakness: 1
