"I believe the WODs that become significant emotional events, the real suck-fests, have a far greater benefit than the physical improvements they inflict. They require and reinforce mental strength. All WODs, when performed “as Rx’ed,” require these attributes. But Linda, Murph, Fight Gone Bad, and some of their cousins really require you to dig deep to get through them. Whether you are feeling strong and are headed to a personal record (round 1), or you are supporting a big fat boo-boo lip and are in the middle of your own pity party (round 3), the clock continues to run. It is only over when you finish that last quarter-mile, the last pull on the rowing machine, the last clean. You must find a way to get from start to finish, as best you can, solo. No one can give you a cup of fortitude, a neatly packaged perseverance bar. It must come from within." -Jim Decker/CrossFit Journal Article
I like how it says above that you're in the middle of your own pity party in round 3.....that's exactly how i feel when i'm doing hard wods...boo hoo-ing and wanting to quit...what keeps me going??? picturing the arms, tummy, and booty that i want to be sporting soon! LOL..this has nothing to do with my health...wish i could say it did! LOL that's just a perk...my reasons are purely superficial!!! LOL
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