Don't loose sight of the mice

Just a small bit about myself. My name's Beth and I train at CrossFit Central Lancaster, and have done so for just over a year. Alongside trying to train as much as I can, I work full-time as a reporter at Trials and Motocross News, a national weekly newspaper.

With a background in Judo, and having represented my country on many occasions including the Youth Olympics, I was used to hard work. But CrossFit Central Lancaster is something else, It's a different animal alltogether.

So when I was asked to post a review for their Facebook site this is what I wrote...

http://www.facebook.com/CrossFitCentralLancaster

''When I started CrossFit at Central Lancaster the people around me were but co-workers, killing the same WOD with the goal to get fitter and maybe loose a little weight. 
Not long did it take before they became my companions and those I trusted. Soon I saw them as friends. Now I see them as close friends and regard them as family. 
They understand me, push me to be a better person, and bring out the best In me..
We are a community :-) We are CFCL. And because Coach Danny and our community I'm fitter, stronger and more confident than I have ever been.''

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Okay, so... whats been going on this week?

Well this is my third week following the CrossFit main page workouts, and after being sceptical at the beginning, I'm really getting into the routine of the 'unknown', and also the variety of what gets thrown in the mix.

To add to this, my Coach (Danny Wisniewski) and myself have set up an ongoing 'tally'. I win I get a mark, he wins and the score goes his way.... so fare the white-board is on my side with 7 wins to his 5. Happy Days!

My day's now usually start with a random wake-up in the middle of the night to check Twitter and see what the workout will be. Shortly followed by a feeling of excitement if it involves any bar work (like earlier this week which was 21-15-9 Deadlift/ Handstand walk) or panic if I see any kind of running in there.

We are doing this to push each other, and so far its definitely working. At the end of each workout I know I have pushed myself to the limit, with the dreaded 'Fran cough' even making a few appearances.

Come the end of the week my body is crying out for a rest day... That sore feeling is so satisfying!

So anyhow... I had best get to work!
Let's see what tomorow brings...

Beth