Why Am I STILL Broken???

“All human knowledge takes the form of interpretation.”
— Walter Benjamin




Okay ----- It's been awhile - I went and hid in a rabbit hole because of my observance for Catholic Lent and now I can sling crazy bullshit just like everyone else in this F'd up food poisoned black hole we live in!

While away - The 2013 CrossFit OPEN occurred.  Most of you know that I didn't participate this year.  I must say that I really enjoyed watching it.  CrossFit HQ totally out did themselves on this one in making sure that everyone could truly feel the CrossFit OPEN experience.  The Wednesday night W.O.D. announcements were by far the best entertainment for the buck....FREE...Thank you CrossFit!  And the whole "Leader Board-ing" thing was a helluva' lot more fun as a spectator. 

Why didn't you compete this year Stupid-Fuckface-Johnny?  Let's just say that I kept the revolver in the safe, behind the couch this year.  What the fuck does that mean?  It means that last year when I competed I had ZERO fun during the OPEN.  Every Wednesday I would slowly start shitting my pants over performance factors related to that week's W.O.D.  After week 3 I was wearing a diaper and there were some that thought I may need to be admitted to a local convalescence home.  I know right?!  Truth is, the whole reason that I originally found my way into CrossFit was because of the daily challenges and the overall benefit to my personal fitness.  It was not to lose my fucking head over how I compare to people I don't even fucking know! 

Like many, I had no clue of what fitness was 6 years ago and have only now begun to etch the surface of understanding how to achieve my fitness goals today. 

Last year defined what competetive CrossFit is for me personally. What I keep finding is  that it takes all the fun out of it.....for me.  I will always find ways to compete with myself.  As much as I care about all of you out there, I care for my family and myself first.  Throwing competition into the mix just doesn't.......mix.

Insert sidebar that only makes sense to my childish low brow bullshit - This is what was going on in my head:

"Allow myself to introduce..... myself.  My name is Richie Cunningham." - Austin Powers http://www.mediacollege.com/downloads/sound-effects/movie/austin-powers/austin_myself.wav

So in the end----I didn't compete in the 2013 CrossFit OPEN.  I watched some athletes that I know personally leave it all on the field, week in and week out.  To those that did?  I commend you.  I totally admit that the OPEN and all the shit that goes with it completely consumed me in the previous 2 years that I participated.  Many athletes have the right psychological wiring for this - Call me a realist OR an asshole - It's all or nothing for me.  This year nothing. No cake.  Perhaps some other time, or not. 

Congrats to all that participated - TRUE WARRIORS - Crazy positive stuff occurred and hopefully you proved to yourself whatever it was you set out to prove. 

One day we'll be able to describe the CrossFit OPEN to our grandchildren - If I get that opportunity, it will go something like this; "I remember the first few CrossFit Open competitions - There were over one hundred thousand athletes from all over the world playing "Simon Says".  These crazy fuckers were all hopped up on sunshine one minute and darkness the next. In the end, if they did it right, they proved some shit to themselves. Really fucking cool shit son!........you should try it at least once....and if you don't, at least eat with good habits in mind and  do CrossFit.  If you don't, just remember- you won't see one Red Penny of anything I leave behind.....Chew on that! Little fuckers. :-)

Since we're kinda' not really on the nutrition subject - I have had a few questions regarding "how to better dial in your nutrition".  At New Species CrossFit there are a few athletes that have experienced some very positive changes with the combination of Paleo Nutrition and CrossFit training.  With some, however, there have been some roadblocks in the way of final progress. 
Please read this link Why Am I STILL Broken??? if you consider yourself in this category.   Amy Kubal is a pretty smart gal!  -a Registered "Paleo" Dietitian and the ring leader of Robb's RD consulting team. She works with a wide range of clients from competitive athletes to those dealing with complex health problems. Check out her bio and consulting options, and her blog Fuel As Rx to get your Paleo nutrition fix.  Consider ALL factors and keep fighting.  Do not give up....We're all intelligent people for the most part, so it should go without saying that reverting back to industrialized food is just a quicker way to off yourself - cheat meals here or there, I get it - just keep good trends and good things will happen. 


I kicked my own ass with this one during a "Lone Wolf" session on Saturday morning --- Enjoy!
W.O.W.  - W.O.D. Of the Week
7 Rounds For Time (RFTx)
17ft. Legless Rope Ascent x1 
Ring Handstand PushUp x5
20 Calorie Row

Until next time - Keep your head about you

Stay Strong!
Peace - Johnny