Humility
Hu*mil"i*ty\, n.; pl. Humilities. [OE. humilite, OF. humilit['e], humelit['e], F. humilit['e], fr. L. humiliatis. See Humble.]
1. The state or quality of being humble; freedom from pride and arrogance; lowliness of mind; a modest estimate of one's own worth; a sense of one's own unworthiness through imperfection and sinfulness; self-abasement; humbleness
1hum·ble
Pronunciation:
\ˈhəm-bəl also chiefly Southern ˈəm-\
Function:
adjective
1: not proud or haughty : not arrogant or assertive
2: reflecting, expressing, or offered in a spirit of deference or submission ~a humble apology~
3 a: ranking low in a hierarchy or scale
I just received the CrossFit movie, "Every Second Counts." This is a must watch for anyone who is into fitness. Especially fitness on an intense level. It shows a behind the scenes look at 5 athletes in their preparation for the 2008 Games. It is a very emotional, educational, and motivational movie.
So, you are probably wondering why I started this blog with the definition on "humility" and "humble"? There are a few reasons for this...the first being, watching OPT in this movie shows me how humble someone can be with the most amazing amount of intensity maybe ever seen. Second, I have finally gotten to a point in my life where my "attitude" has taken a back set and I can honestly say the arrogance I use to have is subsiding. I wouldn't say it is gone, per say, but I think you need a little bit of arrogance to survive. CrossFit itself "teaches" a slight arrogant attitude in that you are always competing against yourself and others, but at the same time it humbles you. And I'm not really talking about it kicking your ass and putting you in your place, but that helps.
Find yourself, remember where you come from, understand that no matter how much of an attitude you have, humility is the key. Use your arrogance to motivate you when it is needed, if it is needed. Find your humility and use that to help, and teach others.
June 1st
Military Athlete
SPEARMINT
Obj: Work Capacity
Warm up: 3 Rounds
10x Goblet Squats @ 20kg
15x Swings @ 20kg
30/5/30 Sean Special (30 sec side bridge, 5 pushups, 30 sec side bridge)
Training:
(1) 5 Rounds
8x Front Squat @ 115#
2 min step up, unweighted
30 sec. rest
(2) 5 Rounds
8x Power Clean @ 115
Run 400m
30 sec. rest
June 2nd
Military Athlete
YOU FUCKIN' DISAPPOINT ME
Obj: Work Capacity
Warm up: 5 Rounds
10x Goblet Squat @ 12kg or 25# dumbbell
8x Push ups
Training:
(1) 6 Rounds for Time (25:13)
5x Curtis P @ 95#
15ft Rope Climb
10x GHD Situps
5x Scotty Bob @ 25# dumbbells
Run 200m
(2) 3 Rounds
HUG - Hip Mobility Drill
10x Back Extension
June 3rd
CSMS WOD
800m
40 "L" Pull Ups
800m
40 Strict Pull Ups
800m
40 Kipping Pull Ups
22:12
June 4th
Rest Day
June 5th
CSMS WOD
Dead Lifts
1-315
1-345
1-365
1-375
1-395
1-410 (Miss)
1-405 (Miss)
400#s is still alluding me, but my strength is steadily increasing across the board, and soon enough 420+ will be possible...I WILL NOT STOP!
June 6th
CSMS WOD
"Lynne" BW 180#
Bench: 18/14/13/10/10
Pull Ups: 25/20/21/17/20
Warmed up with a 2k Row: 7:33...Last 2K was in 8:27...Huge improvement, and I have not rowed since Feb. 22nd. It's obvious my over-all work capacity has increased even without sport specific training.
June 7th
Unscheduled Rest Day
June 8th
Rest Day
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