Comments on: Validation

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 10:08:09 +0000

Since beginning CrossFit, I’ve seen many of the same gains mentioned by others here…strength, energy, recovery, endurance, etc. I’ve developed a surprising addiction to the intensity of the workouts, as well as the results. I’ve also made big strides in understanding how much I CAN do and pushing past that little voice in your head that tells you you’re done for the day, or you can’t lift that much weight, or you’ll never finish another round. The “we’re all in this together” atmosphere at CrossFit has been the key driver of that.
So much of these workouts is mental, and when you have such a supportive group of people encouraging you and believing that you can do it, it helps you to push yourself beyond what you thought you could do. Case in point, yesterday’s workout. During my row, somewhere around the 400m mark, I hit the wall and my legs started getting fatigued. My first thought was that I wanted to stop. Had I been working out in a gym somewhere by myself, I probably would have…but with Mike and Glen and others standing with you encouraging you, pushing you, not letting you quit, how can you possibly give up? Not only did I finish my 1000m, I finished with a time I was quite happy with! Thanks guys!!

By: Janine

Janine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 07:55:08 +0000

That’s awesome guys! congratulation

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 17:01:02 +0000

I remember my first class too, Lacey. Talk about being outside my comfort zone! But what a great decision. I’m not a fast triathlete by any means, but I did my fastest olympic and sprint distance tris this summer with less of my regular training.
I never enjoyed weight-lifting, but did it because I knew I should, and it always tended to be the first thing that would drop from my list of workouts. But CrossFit is totally different! It’s more than a physical challenge with every workout. I love the balance of it all, and how I’m becoming an overall healthier person because of it. It’s tough, competitive, supportive, and fun! totally energizing ….

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:28:42 +0000

More great comments coming from Joey, Steve, Megan and Lacey. We have seen significant improvements in everyone at CF PEI but it is really rewarding as a trainer to see that you guys are feeling it.
Thanks for the compliment TexasPatrick … I’ve seen your comments on the other CF sites – great to see you here.
BTW further to my comment about recovery, my bad knees which haven’t hurt since starting CrossFit in January are already feeling good enough for a workout tonight after barely being able to walk the day after abusing them for 10 km. Can’t wait!

By: TexasPatrick

TexasPatrick — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 11:54:03 +0000

Guys, that is fargity fargin outstanding.
Nice. Very Nice.

By: Lacey

Lacey — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:07:35 +0000

I still remember the fist class I went to. I told Dave that Mike told me just to try it, but that I would never be at a early morning class. Dave said “yes you will”….and I was at the next one. After the first class, I just couldn’t stay away.
I feel strong and in better shape than I’ve ever been in. I have actually gained “a few” pounds since starting which would bother me if I wasn’t feeling so healthy : )
Thanks to everyone!!!

By: Megan

Megan — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 22:30:06 +0000

Well I may as well go with the flow…Since I started Crossfit, in Jan or Feb, I can’t remember, I have developed a lot of new muscle and am in the best shape I have ever been, even compared to when I was in top fighting shape.
Crossfit has really helped me fill a void that was left when I found out I couldn’t box anymore, nor play soccer to my full extent. Its the perfect combination of extreme exercise, competition (which I definitely need/crave!) and community.
Seems funny to look forward to going to get my ass kicked 5 times (usually 4 for me since I can’t get my butt out of bed for Friday morning) a week, but a lot of us, if not all, definitely do!
Also not sure if I would make it through midterms/exams without killing someone without crossfit to relieve some tension

By: steve d

steve d — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 17:42:13 +0000

Guys, the Marathon win is a terrifc accomplishment. For me – this is the first Marathon weekend in the past five that I was away – and it would have been cool to be part of the winning team.
X-Fit PEI has helped me realize that running is only a small part of the fitness equation.
I am really enjoying CFit – and feel like I am in the best overall shape of my life – better than when I ran 26.2 in 2003. Still have a long way too go – but enjoying big time. Thanks Dave+Mike and CFIT PEI teamates for continued inspiration.
Congrats to the winning runners.

By: Joey

Joey — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 13:02:58 +0000

With less than two months CrossFit experience I have seen a varity of differences. The most important has been a lack of pain from two old injuries. My right knee and left shoulder have held me back at the gym for the past few years but since Crossfit I’m almost completely pain free (my shoulder was a bit sore after one workout).
Like Mike I’ve seen gains in strengh and recovery, to my surprise I’ve also gained 15 lbs so my clothes fit a bit better too
I started testing the theory of how CrossFit helps running after reading the results Dave, Tom and Mike posted from the 5K run Susan had organized. My First run I completed in the usual time but was impressed because I hadn’t ran in at least four weeks, after running only once a week for the past three weeks I’ve taken two minutes off my usual time!

By: Mike

Mike — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 11:32:19 +0000

Just to echo Dave, great comment Deb. I’d love to use some of that for our testimonials page.
The CrossFit community is a pretty amazing group both at the local level and spreading across to the other affiliates right up to headquarters. It’s what sets it apart from any other fitness training.