You know that voice inside of you that say "you can't" or "just quit?" In CrossFit we have to keep telling that voice to shut the hell up and carry on with our WOD. Unfortunately, I succumbed to that pesky little voice!
I was anxious about the 95 pound jerk...I knew I could clean it no problem, but kept worrying that it would get heavy or that I might have to switch to a split jerk. So, I started off the workout and found a pace and kept that comfortable pace..
When time was called I was left sitting on the floor knowing that I could have given more, that the bar never got too heavy, that I paced myself too much! Right at that moment I decided I was doing the workout again.
I did the workout again...6 hours later. A little crazy, I know, but I had to work on Sunday and I knew there was no was I was going to be in the right frame of mind then. This time I was going to give it my all...and I did. I got 14 reps more (46 to 60 reps)! And moreover, a sense of accomplishment.
As a coach, I tell people everyday that you are stronger than that little voice in your head...I guess it is time to take my own advice.
After that one, I really don't want to be repeating any WOD's over again!
Check out this article for some great motivation, "10 Tips to Breaking Through Mental Barriers"...I know I will be rereading it before 13.5!
http://sealgrinderpt.com/navy-seal-workout/tips-to-breaking-through-mental-barriers.html/
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