Monthly Archives: April 2012

The way CFES is set up there are two levels of workout: “On-Ramp”, “Foundations” and “Level 1.”  The On-Ramp is a month long orientation.  Foundations is where new people end up after On-Ramp.  Level 1 is for those athletes who have … Continue reading →

One of the things that surprised me a bit when I starting working out at CFES was that shoes are a big deal.  I am told that weightlifting shoes are a real advantage; it’s been explained to me.  But I still … Continue reading →

… I was balking at 175# and the trainer stopped what he was doing, came across the gym to where I was standing, and said “you have to to this.” He said this in such a way as to make me understand that I did indeed need to do that.
So I did. Continue reading →

For the second day in a row I had workouts that (ahem!) gave me the opportunity to apply some discipline. Which is another way of saying challenged me to not give up to early. Continue reading →

Today was my first day back after a week (had the flu or something). They must have seen me coming. The workout was a 20 minutes amrap of 500m row, box walk handstands, and max pullups.  The final score was the … Continue reading →

It has occurred that the “something” I have been trying to express, that allows an athlete is to keep going under heavy physical stress, is knowing the difference between mental fatigue and physical fatigue.  That “moment” of discovery has been elusive for … Continue reading →

At some point, probably 2 minutes in, time started to stand still. It took longer and longer to get set up, and get the bar up and down. I could feel the strength leaving. And that’s where something else kicked in. A little voice saying “keep going. one more.” Continue reading →