Big Dawg Mantra
I know you…
I know you’re bigger, faster and stronger than me.
I know your Fran time is lower, your 5k is quicker and your deadlift is heavier.
I know you have 1,000 views on YouTube.
I know you’re a “WOD” warrior.
I know you, but you don’t know me.
You don’t know what’s in my head, what’s in my heart, what’s in my soul.
You don’t know that pain is my ally.
You don’t know that sweat and blood are my training partners.
You don’t know that I’m unbreakable.
I know you train in your temperature controlled gym with the tough sounding name while I’m training in garage exposed to the elements. In the heat and in the cold, in the humidity, rain and snow, I’m forging mental toughness. I’m tempering my resolve. I’m fueling my passion. I’m getting ready for the day that we meet.
I know your 1,000 YouTube views won’t mean shit in front of 1,000 spectators. I know when the heat goes up I go big and you go home.
I know you don’t know me…but you will.
“Moved to Mate” by Dr. Steven Platek, the CrossFit Journal.
Now that the mercury is finally starting to move, the box with be getting hotter. That means you will need to pay more attention to your hydration, and not just right after the WOD when you’re seeing stars. Check out this video on how improper hydration can hurt your game.
“Hydration” with CrossFit Endurance, by CrossFit Again Faster - video [wmv] [mov]
WOD:
5 - 100 meter sprints Rest 1 minute between efforts and make each one 100%
A1- Dumbbell Thrusters 5 sets of 5 reps (HEAVY) Rest 60 seconds
A2- Turkish Get up 5 sets of 5 reps each arm (HEAVY) Rest 60 seconds
Alternate between A1 and A2 5 times