Yeah But...
ascrit
Posts: 770 Member
I saw this today and loved it! It is important to remember that CrossFit is something that should work FOR YOU and that the best results come when you are pushing your boundaries in a SAFE way.
http://blog.journalmenu.com/yeah-but/
http://blog.journalmenu.com/yeah-but/
“Dude, that was awesome, way to fight through”
…“Yeah, but I scaled”
As if scaling is something to be ashamed of, as if scaling is for the weak and the untrained.
As if scaling means you didn’t do the workout – or your workout was less worthy because you scaled.
It isn’t.
“You did SO good!”
…”Yeah, but I used a lighter weight”
As if choosing the right weight for you means you will never get stronger and work up to the Rx’d weights. As if it is somehow the weaker choice.
It isn’t.
“That was amazing, great job today”
…”Yeah, but I used a band”
As if you should feel guilty using a band for a week, a month, a year or a lifetime. As if the band is something to hate and despise.
It isn’t.
“Good job finishing, way to not give up!”
…”Yeah, but I was last”
As if where you finish matters more than THAT you finished. As if finishing last means your WOD was easy.
It doesn’t.
We are all in a constant state of scaling – even the elite of the elite, even the few who make it to the finals at The CrossFit Games
Double unders are scaled triple unders, MU are scaled weighted MU, 15′ rope climbs are scaled 20′ climbs.
Sure, they aren’t called for in the WODs today, but what about tomorrow?
Scaling is how you get from where you are now to your future kickass self.
Scaling is how you stay safe and healthy.
Scaling is how you improve your technique and learn to lift heavier.
Scaling is how you finish the workouts and feel obliterated after, using a band instead of just staring at the bar for 10 min willing yourself to get a pullup.
Scaling, is NOT, however, something to be ashamed of or something that you can use to write off your WOD as a poor performance.
So next time you are crumpled on the floor gasping for air, be proud that you choose the right scale for you.
Be proud that you killed the WOD, and that the WOD killed you.
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Nice0
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Amen!0
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I've been saying for a while now, a scaled crossfit wod is still a better workout then what most people get0
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I REALLY needed to read this today...Thanks!!0
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Very nice.
Work is work!
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I needed that, a lot. Thanks.
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That helped. Thanks. Cause yeah, I'd be the first to admit I didn't do the whole workout and therefore feel less worthy.0
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This. Is. Me.
After today's WOD, I really needed that. Thank you.0 -
Love it. As a rookie CFer and someone who is ULTRA competitive, I have to remind myself that everyone who is killing the WOD was once in my shoes. That's not easy for me to do. So, thanks for sharing that buddy. Great reminder for us all.0
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I really needed this too! :flowerforyou:0
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I think in 3 months I have done 1 WOD at Rx. And honestly that's one more than I expected. I'm patient. I know that if I keep doing it and eating well the results are inevitable.0
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Rereading this as my gym's WOD today starts and ends with 10 muscle-ups and I don't know if I can even do one. Just gotta keep reminding myself that everyone starts somewhere.0
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Thanks for posting this!
I had a rough date with Fran yesterday and I was feeling discouraged. I upped my weight from 45# to 55# and it took me about 9 minutes (among the worst times) to finish.
This makes me feel better.0 -
Thanks for posting this!
I had a rough date with Fran yesterday and I was feeling discouraged. I upped my weight from 45# to 55# and it took me about 9 minutes (among the worst times) to finish.
This makes me feel better.
You upped your weight and you finished. Now you have two possible goals for next time. Same weight and faster, or more weight for the same time.
So long as YOU improve, the weights and numbers don't mean much other than being a tool against which to measure yourself.0 -
Thanks for posting this!
I had a rough date with Fran yesterday and I was feeling discouraged. I upped my weight from 45# to 55# and it took me about 9 minutes (among the worst times) to finish.
This makes me feel better.
You upped your weight and you finished. Now you have two possible goals for next time. Same weight and faster, or more weight for the same time.
So long as YOU improve, the weights and numbers don't mean much other than being a tool against which to measure yourself.
Thank you! You are absolutely right. We have a few in our box who measure every success against time, regardless of weight. But, the coaches are awesome and they put it into perspective....as do all my great CrossFit friends here!
Fran is just such an ....ish0 -
I love this!
Sometimes when I am feeling down I remember that I am willing to TRY to do more than most people--especially at 5:15 am in the morning!
Good job!0
