CrossFit is as much--if not more--about fighting my own demons as it is working out.  Is it the same for most people?  This is the song I listen to almost every time on my way to the gym.

Shoot me down, but I won't fall, I am titanium.  

I suppose sometimes our demons can be our friends--today that was the case for me.  There was an option to do 3 rounds instead of 4, and I was damn tired at the end of round 3.  Not to mention way behind everyone else in the class.  But rather than stop and look/feel like a total lameass (one of my demons), I reduced my weights a little bit and worked hard for that last 4th round.      

TIME:  20:38

12" box

15# DB (rounds 1-3)  10#DB (round 4)

single unders

BEFORE CLASS:

Self-doubt.  Explosive ass.  Scared.  Nervous.  A few moments of "who gives a shit if I have to run slow and use bands, it will be ok."  Wanting to procrastinate.  Wanting to get it done for the day.  "You never have to go back if you just go today" (yeah right).  

DURING CLASS:  

My new friend Monica was there, and we had a nice time chatting before class started.  Tired after warm-up stretches and 1 Reed lap.  Pretty consistent rounds, only a few rest times.  

AFTER CLASS:  

I AM SO HAPPY I DID 4 ROUNDS!  Very, very thirsty.  Very tired.  On top of the world!!!!  So proud of myself, and feeling excited to come back.  Chatted with my nurse-friend.  Really, really enjoy the 9am Friday classes.