Cheaters Never Prosper…

WOD, 5/7/10:

“0 to 60 in ???? (it’s all up to you)”

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

10 Overhead Squats (115/75)

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

20 burpees

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

30 Power Snatches (115/75)

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

40 Wall Balls (20/14 lbs)

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

50 Double Unders

50 M sprint/50 M backpedal

60 Ab Mat Sit-ups (I know you just did ‘em…sorry!)

This is an oldie, but a goodie:

“I never cheat. There is no honor in cheating. What joy can there be in a victory I did not earn?” (Lisbeth Darsh, CF Watertown)

You heard your Mom say it. You heard your teachers say it. You know it is probably true, but why?? Cheaters never prosper. I say it to my 16-year-old High School students when I catch them plagiarizing a paper, or cheating on a vocab test. They never seem to get it. They say, ”Miss… if I cheat, I get 100, and then I pass the test and your class. If I don’t get caught, then it’s not a big deal.” But is it??????

Well, to most of us, vocab tests are an obstacle of the past; but, we can still cheat. You know where I’m talking about: at the gym. I certainly cannot count every single one of your reps. It is easy to get tired, angry, or ultra-competitive and cut a rep. here and there.

Numero uno, by cheating you compromise your integrity. As Lisbeth, from CF Watertown, states above, how could one ever feel a victory in something they truly didn’t earn. I have often found that the true glory is in the gaining of the prize, not in the getting of it. When you finish a WOD, and fall on the floor in utter exhaustion, the euphoric feeling of completion is unmatchable. This is the feeling that makes most CrossFitters addicted to the torture we put ourselves through daily.

Number two, it may sound teacheresque, but cheaters only cheat themselves. The rep. counts in our WODS are set for a reason. If you cheat them, you’re cheating your body. Plainly stated: you will not get the results you desire. And, what about if you decide to take your CrossFitting to another level and WOD competitively? Let’s see if the two judges assigned to watch your form and count your reps toss you a few freebees.

Lastly, we are all in this glorious struggle that we call CrossFit together. If you cheat, it makes your fellow athletes feel like they falling behind. Just like the “nerd” that everyone copied homework from in 9th grade bio, it isn’t fair that he/she has to do all the work. Don’t make other athletes in the gym feel like “slugs” because you are blowing through WODS illegally.

Trust me, this is not directed to anyone specific at our gym. I just know that it is human nature to want to perform well and be the best. As long as you put it all out there…you are the best.

Jess and her "Biggest Loser" contestant, Jean, DID WORK today at the gym. Jean is already down over 20 lbs since Jess started with her, and is bound to drop even more if she continues to work as hard as I saw today!

Nothing like pull-ups in the sunlight!

Colin gets my "Athlete of the Day" award. I'm not gonna say I'm pleased, but he BEAT me in today's WOD!!! He has made TREMENDOUS growth in all areas as of late.

What will we do when we get our bigger space (which was approved by Branford P & Z tonight!!!!)? We all CHOSE to clump together tonight at one end of the gym when it wasn't even busy... We can't be too far apart from one another!

Dan M:

May 06, 2010 07:43 pm

Congrats on passing the P & Z board! Can't wait to get into the new place. Happy for you guys and glad I've been a part of it from the early days!

RayG:

May 06, 2010 08:10 pm

I am going to miss the intimacy of the early morning and late afternoon crowds…..but, happy to be here supporting the community that all of us are part of now.

The Element:

May 07, 2010 02:15 am

Great news!

amccaherty:

May 07, 2010 02:59 am

But cheating worked for Barry Bonds…..

Chu:

May 07, 2010 04:07 am

AWESOME about the space!!! Congrats!!

Paul W:

May 07, 2010 05:16 am

Fellow SCF travelers, anyone have any experience with these?

http://paleokits.bigcartel.com/

Just curious

LP:

May 07, 2010 05:52 am

Yes, Paul I have eaten Paleo Kits. Jason sells them out of CFM. They are convenient, but nothing that you couldn't make yourself: Low sodium, no crap added beef jerky, no sugar added dried fruit, and nuts.

Blanco:

May 07, 2010 06:07 am

For those of you who ordered the new Shoreline shirts, please get me the $20 by next Friday May 14th. If I am not there, you can leave the money with one of the other coaches and they'll give it to me. There is a list on the board with everyones name, once you have paid please write "Paid" next to your name. Shirts should be in less then 2 weeks. Thanks!

Murph:

May 07, 2010 10:14 am

Woooooo Hooooooo NEW FACILITY!!!

I smell a going away party at the box…… can we make those paper rings like when we used to count down form xmas back in the day. Ray- you know what I'm talking a out!

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