I know that's supposed to be a March thing.. but it will do in this situation.
WARNING; This post is both a rant and rambles on making little sense - a bad combination. Reading it may offend you or lower your IQ. Proceed with caution!
Twenty-ought-nine is done and, as usually is the case, reflection invokes a recollection of both soaring highs and devastating lows.
As it applies to this site, 2009 marked the birth of CrossFit Muskoka, which for the most part has delivered the former as opposed to the latter.
2009 was the year a group of new CrossFitters were "made" (as opposed to found) - a crew of tough, hard working warriors the likes of which I've rarely encountered in my travels.
Despite the aforementioned descriptor, they are "normal" people. These aren't tattooed, hooligan, street fighters (ok, maybe James is the exception) - they are school teachers, insurance salesman, tradesman and soccer moms. The common thread between them - and the point that removes their "normal people" status - is that they have made a clear and conscious decision to improve their lives through physical (and mental) fitness. Not 'curls-for-the-girls' or 'stare-in-mirror' "fitness", but real fitness. The kick-ass-and-ask-questions-later type of fitness that cannot be found in the "globo-sphere" (conventional commercial gym scene).
To all the Muskoka CrossFitter's - a tip of the hat. Respect due -you've earned it.
The Perolyzer, who's lost a good chunk of herself along the way and battles through every WOD with the intensity of a 'Games champion.
McG, our resident squat queen, who has 'firebreather' written all over her.
B-Dog, who despite a significant work related absence, came back and continues to crush WOD's without missing a beat. Muscle up in early 2010!
Big Sweet Lou, who has proven he's both big and sweet... as long as he's on your team. The only one to best me on one of the 'girls' this year.. damn wall ball.
Blondie, who has proven that endurance athletes and CrossFitters can be friends (or one and the same!) and that blonde's do have more fun.. as long as thrusters aren't involved (those would be barbell thrusters.. what were you thinking?).
Tebby, our dedicated 6am'r, who never lets me go through the motions, stays biting at my heels and never fails to amaze me with his sheer grunt (though I'm usually in a post-WOD haze when observing him).
Piping Hot, who has literally lost herself (well, about half of herself anyways) and proves everyday that weight loss is irrelevant and that fat loss is where it's at. How many people do you know who have lost 100lbs while simultaneously bringing their deadlift to 225#?
And to all our other up and coming CrossFitters - Cavalcade Don, Amber, Peter, Alley, Steph, Don, Ted, Chestnut, James, Katie, Nat, Jenn and Sonya plus our " lost boys" - Billy, Steve, Jon and Grant (get your butts back in here!) - shout out... 2010's your year!
2009 wasn't all rainbows and sunshine however. Wheter it was personal or business, who knows, but CrossFit Muskoka had it's fair share of arrows shot our way this year.
They were thought to have been released quietly, covertly. But we saw where they came from.
Though I will never tire of mocking the globo gyms, I've made a personal decision to stay positive and avoid negativity at every opportunity in 2010. As such, before this year ends, let me get this out of my system
CrossFit feeds my kids. I consider attempts to disparage CrossFit Muskoka or the CrossFit methodology and community in general, affronts to the well being of my family.
And yes, we do do CrossFit and no, we do not fly 'two flags'. We are proud to be a CrossFit affiliate and proud to be involved in said community. We don't always agree with HQ to a tee on every little issue, but our respect and gratitude for what they have given us far outweighs any minor difference in opinions. Viva the affiliate model and long live CFHQ.
In summary;
CrossFit Muskoka members - Your awesome. Keep doin' what your doin'!
CrossFit Muskoka members missing in action - Get back now!
To all those opposed - Hmmm.. well.. (Quote from "Get in the Ring" by GnR)
To all the haters - hate this..
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