On the Verge of Something Great

Myra practices deadlifts.
We "made do" with what we had: a big stick and milk crates from the back of my truck.

My sister, Myra asked me to help her get started with CrossFit. Myra is 51. She and her husband, Phil will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on June 23rd. Myra has spent those 25 years in complete devotion to her family. She has built a beautiful home and life in Athens and has raised up two great children, Abbie and Joseph. But now it's time to focus on taking care of herself and getting healthy. She's married to one of the greatest guys around, and I'm sure he has been encouraging this for a long time. I know he will support her efforts.

This is an exciting time for Myra, and it's fun to think what the next year can bring. Those of us who CrossFit know that it can transform your life if you are consistent and put in the hard work. Of course you will get stronger, faster, more flexible. You will become more coordinated. You will have greater stamina and endurance. You will be able to move your body with greater ease. You will find yourself doing things you haven't thought of doing in 40 years. Running. Jumping. Playing on monkey bars even! You will develop greater confidence. Your mood will improve. You'll find yourself bragging about your new PR on the deadlift. You will start to think about yourself differently; you may even start to feel like an athlete. You are on the verge of something great. I hope you will embrace it and allow yourself to have this. You deserve it!

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For Myra's intro to CrossFit, we worked on the squat, the deadlift, the shoulder press, pushups, and situps. Then we did a little workout using some of what we had just covered:

3 Rounds for Time:

10 deadlifts with dowel
15 squats
20 step-ups
100 meter brisk walk

I gave Myra an out after two rounds. I told her she could stop; the third round was up to her. She chose to keep going and complete the third round. That's the CrossFit attitude!