Bound Newsletter 6.13.2022
"If you never heal from what hurt you, you'll bleed on people who never cut you." - Rich Wilkerson Jr.
Being a parent is tough. Really tough. I have two boys. - Carson 8 years old and Chandler who's one. They're awesome, most of the time. I love watching my kids grow up and compete especially. When Carson was younger I didn't take him to be much of a competitive person, until he was 6 years old and we went to the kids Savage Race. Carson had to complete two laps of this .5 mile course. Going over hay bales, carrying a log, climbing an obstacle, running through a creek and some over fun stuff. After the 1st lap Carson was close to the leader and building a lead on the 3rd place kid. I remember watching him grab the log and put it on his shoulder while looking back to see where the kid in 3rd was and Carson some how found some other gear and took off. Carson couldn't speak cause of his high heart rate and me being hesitant actually said "you can slow down" worried for his health. Looking back, I was placing my outlook on life on him.{My past cuts (failures) were bleeding onto him}.
Don't push too hard, don't fail, don't make a mistake. Was something always said to me growing up by my coaches, parents, and peers. Everyone always wanted the safe road and it led to a lot of self doubt and questioning my decisions (still does to this day). I became a people pleaser, instead of doing things for myself. I try, even though it is very tough sometimes, very very tough. To speak words of encouragement, effort, and positive attitude to Carson. Those attributes create self confidence and give him the tools needed for success on the field and off the field, both personally and in a team setting.
We must find and accept our past cuts (failures) and accept them. Know what brings them out and how we project them onto those closest around. Then we can create strategies to change our words and rewire our brain to effect positive change in the world around us.
Bragging Board this week
Nicole Corey competed at the Granite Games last weekend. Her team Breaking Boundaries finished in 6th place! Congratulations to her and her team and as a special treat we have a exclusive podcast with Nicole for you describing her experiences. Take a listen below!
Nicole, is certainly busy. She has a full time job, started her masters program, and trained for the games this past year. The job and school alone would be too much stress for some people but the added games preparation can take a toll, she goes over her weekly schedule and how she prepared over this past year.
Congrats on a great season Nicole!
CrossFit Article of the Week
Fitness, Luck and Health
Fitness can prevent chronic disease—the cause of 70 percent of deaths in the United States. - by Greg Glassman
"The CrossFit stimulus … can give you a pass on chronic disease." - Greg Glassman
Workouts this Week
Monday - Upper Body Push / Pull Strength followed by a Not So Nasty Girl workout with a Row, Handstand Push Up and Hang Power Clean
Tuesday - Lower Body Push / Pull Strength followed by EMOM with shuttle runs, wall balls and rope climbs.
Wednesday - Olympic LIfting skill focus on the Split Jerk, followed by some isometric exercises in the handstand, squat, core, and pullup hold
Thursday - Longer Time Duration with Rowing, moderate barbell squat cleans and high level gymnastics with Ring Muscle Ups
Friday - Upper Body Pulling Strength Workout followed by a Functional Body Building style AMRAP performed at less than 85% effort.
Saturday - Pride Workout Long workout can divide reps with a partner.
Sunday - rest day
Upcoming Events and Class Schedules
- No events scheduled this month with families traveling.
- Barbells and Brews the Friday. Come in to focus on the clean and jerk and have some drinks with friends afterwards.
- NO FRIDAY 6:30pm class. Only 4 pm CrossFit and 5pm Barbells and Brews
- Fit Kids Tuesday from 9-9:45am with Coach Emily. The first week was awesome! Thank you for everyone that came out, be sure to invite some friends. We'll be doing 1 week for free with the kids.
- Gymnastics Handstand Class had a hiccup last Thursday we apologize. Gymnastics is back on this Thursday.
BPs List (books, podcasts, quotes, etc)
- Books still reading the Know your Why. Almost finished and give rundown. Already looking forward to the next book HWPO by Mat Fraser. Who wants to join me on this read starting in July.
- Podcasts The School of Greatness: Alex Hormozi 'on becoming a millionaire, quieting your ego and forgetting about your legacy'
Have a great week, kick ass, and get after some goals
Brandon