Cheating

When I was in high school I attempted to set a school record for my weight class with a military press of 195 pounds.  Minutes before I did it, another student beat me to it.  He later admitted to me that I should have had the record because he was using steroids at the time and could no longer maintain the weight.  He also later went to jail for embezzling money from a company set up with friends.  Once a habit of cheating starts, it sets a trend for life.

How does this apply to CrossFit Mount Olympus?  Be honest with yourself.  It is humbling to finish slower than everyone else on a workout, or use less weight, but it is honest.  Do every rep--don't cheat just to get a faster time.  Everyone around will support you, so long as you give an honest effort. 

Saturday Night Live shows how NOT to do heavy lifting!

Today's Workout

Deadlift 3-2-1-1-1

Record weight for each set

Jeff bends the bar, WITHOUT tearing off his arms!

Today's Endurance Workout

1 Minute Ladder

Wait at least 3 hours after today's workout and do ONE of the following:

Swim, run, bike or row MAX EFFORT:

1 min- 1:00 min rest
1 min- :50 rest
1 min- :40 rest
1 min- :30 rest
1 min- :20 rest
1 min- :10 rest
1 min- :20 rest
1 min- :30 rest
1 min- :40 rest
1 min- :50 rest
1 min