I’m off to the CrossFit Games – Southwest Regional today. Don’t worry. I got up extra early, drank my coffee, and thought about vomiting for a while. I’m kinda nervous. I get either really quiet or really rambunctious when I’m nervous. I often dance, awkwardly. And then get really sweaty hands. I hate having sweaty hands. It’s not good for meeting new people. Or doing pull ups. If you’ve ever seen me workout, I chalk my hands every 10 pull ups. I literally HAVE TO or I will slip right off the bar. I need to get the sweat glands removed from my hands. That’s weird though.
I went to register in Castle Rock yesterday. I literally can’t stop smiling after being there. It’s so damn exciting. So many athletes there, all with the same goal in mind, all that have worked their asses off the entire year. Just so freaking cool to see. These kind of events are where I feel the most myself. I always feel so awkward in social settings, except at CrossFit events. Because everyone looks like me. All the girls have big shoulders. All wear spandex. And all love food. I love CrossFit girls.
So today I will be competing for my second time in Regionals. I want to do well, like everyone else out there. But I want to do well for certain people. I want to make a few of my friends proud because not only have they believed in me, but they have inspired me as well. And the person who has inspired me the most is my roommate and best friend, Laura.
Not only did Laura start doing CrossFit after Regionals last year, but she keeps getting better every single week. It’s absolutely amazing to watch. Because she just wants to get better. She wants muscles, she wants to lift more, and she will do whatever it takes to get better. It’s freaking awesome. This girl never gives up. She never complains. And she will always push herself, never taking the easy road. It’s amazing.
And Laura has done seriously everything for me. She will be taking off work today to come see me compete and will be watching all 6 workouts. She’s watching me workout. How boring is that?! But she loves it. She knows what I struggle with. She knows what frustrates me. And she wants to be there for all of those moments that come up during the weekend. She’s been with me at every step in this CrossFit experience and I could not be anymore grateful to have someone like her in my life.
My inspiration for doing CrossFit is my best friend, Laura.
What’s yours?
julie! i have been reading your blog for awhile now and wanted to let you know how awesome it was to watch you compete this weekend! i’m the one that interviewed you after you hit your snatch pr. 🙂 congratulations to you! hugs, melisa angelone.
it was great meeting you Melisa!! thank you so much for the interview, so cool to have some interview me after seriously the best moment of my life!!
Juli,
My friends and I drove down from Fargo this past weekend to watch the SW Regionals. I was SO PUMPED to see you compete, especially being an avid reader of your blog. (It was kind of a nerdy, ‘omg-i-read-her-blog!’, she’s so cool type of thing).
Anyway… You were totally inspirational. I’m so impressed by the amount of strength you have! You rock.
And I loved your little stomp-shout during the snatch ladder… outstanding.
I LOVED seeing you in the games recap of the snatch ladder WOD. You rock, girl! Can’t wait to hear your thoughts about the weekend. I am so proud of you! (Could I sound any crazier–I don’t even know you in real life.) Check her out: http://games.crossfit.com/video/event-summary-south-west-womens-workout-5
Best moment of my life on video right there!!!
You have so many fans, myself included. Your 2nd Regionals this will be my 3rd and I’ve never been so anxiously nervous, even when pregnant……I hope to do half as well as you.
Nice job last weekend! I kept up with your workouts and you’ll get to LALA next year.
Juli you are amazing and truly inspire me every single day to be awesome. Sometimes I succeed, but it’s only because I know it’s possible through your+othercoolpeople’s example. But mainly you obv
Just stumbled onto your site and omg is right! Being gluten free, your recipes look incredible and I can’t wait to dust off the crock pot! THX, and love your blog!
Your roomie was at our box today (CFNYC). Her coach was my bf! He noticed her paleOMG shirt. My response to him…did you offer to trade your shirt for hers!? No. Men. Keep up the recipes, we love you out here!
Way to go! I want to thank you for inspiring my wife to eat healthier, paleo, and to continue her WODs with vigor!!