What CrossFit and Weightlifting Taught Me in 2014

At the end of 2013, I wrote this slightly dramatic but still thoughtful post in my other blog about what the year had taught me. I figured I'd follow up with Part II and a few things I've learned from CrossFit and lifting in 2014. I know you're waiting on the edge of your seat, so here it is:

#1 You'll have a two-week span where you add ten pounds to your clean. Wahoo! The week immediately following, you'll suck harder than you've ever sucked before. Everyone goes through their slumps. 

#2 Whatever method you think you've perfected for avoiding wedgies, no.

#3 Farting doing GHD sit-ups: Don't judge. 

#4 You're super lucky when your gym friends become your gym family.

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Labor Day WOD!

#5 You're super duper lucky when your partner shows up to every competition to cheer you on (and you even compete together)! Double bonus!

Kingman CrossFit Barbell Mayhem

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#6 Another reason you're friggin' lucky as heck? Your amazing coaches regularly point out your awesomeness, just to be encouraging. (Go, Brit!) 

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#7 Now's a good time to stop arguing with the haters. You're too busy backsquatting 300 pounds anyway.

#8 Passing out face down on the floor after a grueling WOD absolutely counts as a really long burpee. 

#9 You lift a lot. You gained some weight. Don't panic. More muscle = more PRs! Yeah!

#10 On that note, it's ok to eat more, because your body might need it, and healthy comes in different shapes and sizes.  

What did this year teach you?

- The NoMA