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?
I wish you the best of luck. You go girl!!!
Good luck Juli! Kick some ass!
sounds like you have a bromance with laura… thats cool.
Congrats Juli! I’m so excited for you to go to regionals. What a great inspiration to have. My inspiration for doing Crossfit is my husband. He has been Crossfitting for 3/4 years now and he never gives up and always tries his hardest. He had made incredible gains and has made me so proud. Good luck! Can’t wait to hear how it goes. You rock!
BEST POST EVER!!!
Best of luck to you, JB! Rooting for you!!!
I can’t freaking wait to hear all about it. I’m sure you’re going to kick some serious ass!
And if that stupid negative committee of voices in your head pipes up at any point during this weekend, you just picture all of your devoted fans storming straight into your brain to beat the living shit out of them, hog tie them, and toss them deep into the darkest corners. Fill your head with us cheerleaders instead. You dig?
Now, go forth and rock the fuck out of this thing.
Sabrina- You are my kinda girl! Love you!
Juli- Go kick some ass. You got this girl! Cheering you on all day from San Diego!
Good luck today! You’re going to kick ass! PS – I was on that call with Stephanie from Radical Hateloss, made me feel so so much better about my diet and making Paleo “my own” all thanks to you!
Good luck Juli! You are my inspiration!!
My CF inspiration is my bestie too! She’s been crossfitting since 2007 – starting out of her garage and building to the successful box she has today. She lives across the country from me, but I would WOD during my annual visits. I went down this February and after that trip finally found an affiliate to join here and dove in. She’s amazing – she just competed in the South Central regionals last weekend and it was incredible following along and cheering her on, even from a distance. Good luck this weekend!
Good luck! My inspiration is my cousin, Kelli, who will be competing in her regionals next weekend in Columbus, OH. She is a frickin’ beast and I hope one day I am half the athlete she is!