Ed on Cross Fit

Marc, I dig the post and agree with you – it’s a cult.  A cult, furthermore, that I have no interest or desire in.  Anything that makes money can be called a business, so I'm not buying that one. 

I watched the Crossfit games last night for the first time on TV.  Women with bandages, torn muscles and irregular bodies attempting to lift 215 pounds over their head.  This isn't extreme physical fitness, it's tearing your body up by asking it to do things you should be asking it to do.  Plain and simple. 

I want to push myself to be more fit physically and mentally, but for much different reasons than those who likely are attracted to cross fit.  I’ve created personal goals that are quite reasonable and will help me feel better about myself and live a quality of life I desire.  I don’t need to be able to see Pukie-the-Clown in order to achieve my goals.  I want to have a waist size that doesn’t exceed my inseam (not the case right now, I might add).  I want to be fit enough to feel good about myself, and have Holly be happy with how I look.  I want to set a good example for my kids.  I want to be able to participate in physical activity with them and not create anxiety or worry that Dad can’t.  I would like to do a sprint triathlon.  But that’s it.  Nothing crazy, no Everest, no marathon, and no ironman.  Just being able to create a reasonably healthy eating and exercise regimen that hopefully allows me to keep the family streak of longevity in our family tree. 

Brad, are you really surprised that you're the one being called out as a potential enrollee?  Let's see, you've climbed Everest (ok, Kilimanjaro), you've done a marathon or two, and are on record for wanting to push the limits of what your body can take.  Perfect fit for Crossfit don't you think?

You are right on in saying that the reason you're being called out here is because 7.5 appears pretty crazy compared to 2-3, where Marc and I comfortably sit.  So where is Sheila on the fitness crazy scale? I don't know, she is just establishing her benchmark.  The 5k doesn't raise her bar much.