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We're in the last week of the Open. Some of us have
already done this third workout. Some of you are looking at it with mild
trepidation. Let's be honest, it is a burner. It's going to punish some people
who decide to go out too hot, but it's going to really punish everybody in the
end. This is the beauty of Open workouts in general. We are doing our absolute
utmost in the workout.
Most of us won't qualify for any stage of the
competition past the Open, and that's fine. We don't need to. If we do well, let's
go to the quarterfinals and see what it brings. Maybe it's not because you're
going to go to the Games or anything else. Maybe it's just to challenge
yourself a little bit further. How hard can you go? Can you go for an extra 10
seconds? Can you go with an extra 5 reps? Can you lay it out there a little bit
further? Can you go deeper into that pain cave and stay there? This is part of
the challenge of who we are as humans: challenging ourselves to do really hard
things, and to do them voluntarily, not because we must.
The fact is that you never know; you don't know how
strong you are until strong is the only choice you have. The fact is that when
you voluntarily try to do things that are so hard, you are going to move the
needle on so many other things in your life, not just your fitness, but your
mental toughness, your trust in your capacity, the confidence that comes from
knowing you can do hard things. This is where the beauty of the Open lies. See
you on the leaderboard.
If you're interested in building muscle and strength,
sign up for a free fitness assessment at www.crossfitodyssey.com or reach out
to me directly, and let's get you started on your journey to extraordinary
results.
John Mariotti
www.sunday-stories.blogspot.com
775-338-2412
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