I played a few sports when I was younger but I would never have considered myself an athlete. Nonetheless, my competitive side would always find a way to come out and I sometimes think that part of what attracts me to politics is the idea of beating someone else. When I found CrossFit though I finally knew that I had found my "sport."
Like most sports having fans or a cheering section is part of the experience. So today seeing people line up along the side of the gym to watch was exciting. I have to say that while I have a blast competing myself I also enjoy getting the chance to watch other people compete. Being there to push people to pick up the bar one more time or overcome the frustration of a failed double-under is amazing. I get the same feeling watching a CrossFit Competition that I get watching a Giants game.
Another component of sports is judging. While exhilarating, judging can also be hard. Having been on both sides of a no-rep call I can tell you it sucks. However it is something as an athlete you have to move past and as a judge you need to not be scared of doing. Unfortunately you don't always make the catch or win the game and sometimes you do get called on a penalty. That is part of why we practice, to make sure that the muscle memory is there.
The last thing I want to touch on is being part of a team. While CrossFit is not technically a team sport there is a team component in the games. Also, whenever I step into CFW I feel like I am part of a team. We all push one another to go faster and lift more. When another person PR's or succeeds in something I feel like PR'd too just being seeing or hearing about it.
So, check it out. Have you been wanting to try a new sport? If so, try CrossFit!
Blue - You are a great motivator. You were responsible for more than a few reps that normally would never have made that scoresheet. Well done and keep this fire burning.
ReplyDeleteAnd ... holy shit you are freaking competitive. Crazy horse!