Constant.

Presenting "Tamis and the flying pony!"

They shared this on the CrossFit Games Facebook page and I thought it was cool and would resonate with some of our athletes at CrossFit Michiana. I received a few emails after Tuesday evenings games workout that I would title "disappointed" - I had several people that were disappointed in themselves, for not finishing the WOD, for not lifting the weight, for the time they put up on the board, etc....what I want to tell you is that in CrossFit it's about YOU getting better each day, and YOU are going to be your own worst critic. When you get "disappointed" in a workout - the only thing you can do once it's over is use that to make yourself better for the next go round.

Get yourself into the "GAMES" mindset as we prepare for the open. We are 6 days from the 1st workout being announced which means 8 days until we're up to bat....prepare your mind....your bodies will take care of themselves.

Constant

[ Past ]The CrossFit Games Open is about a week away. This will be my second crack at the Open. Last year was a 6 week beat down. I was new, not super skilled and out of shape. I remember all of the circumstances and drama floating around going into it last year. I could give excuses for days but I bottom-line is that I was not good enough. Not in respect to anyone else’s standard. But my own.. I failed Me.

[ Present ] This year I find myself a tad bit more skilled, in shape and mentally focused. There are a lot of people who talk a lot about going to Regionals and doing this and that. Don’t get me wrong I am hyper competitive and all of that is important to me but this year it is not so much about that for me. The 2012 CrossFit Games Open is about Me. I will be focused for the next 5-6 weeks on not letting Me down. I am my harshest coach. I want to leave each workout knowing that I put it all on the table. Nothing else is acceptable.

[ But what about the Excuses? ] —> More potent distractions have arisen this year and I think that will be an important part of this trip. I actually wouldn’t prefer it any other way. Bring it. I have come to far and given up to much to be stopped by anything. I am winner. When I am on… when I lock in and focus I am unbeatable. I inch closer to that point everyday (I can feel it). This is a slow and steady beat but it is constant. Constant. [Sparks a thought] We hit a WOD today and the whole time - all I could think of was BE CONSTANT. Not fast, or strong, or the best, but CONSTANT.

That concept is resonating with me right now. If you can be constant. You can win, because no matter what happens you will always continue to strike. You may hit that wall a thousand times with out it moving but since you are Constant you will break through. My want is pure and constant; therefore it is stronger than the resistance I face. Your want is stronger than the resistance. I don’t know what it is next but I will consistently press forward. See you in the Open

WOD

Wendler Strength WOD

Lynne

5 Rounds

Max Rep Body Weight Bench Press
Max Rep Pull-ups