Thanksgiving

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“Excess, upon occasion can be exhilarating, because it prevents moderation from acquiring the deadening effect of a habit. ”
– Somerset Maugham

“Henceforth I ask not good-fortune, I myself am good-fortune.” — Walt Whitman

A bit of inspiration and thanks today.

I want to point out the daily inspiration I get from each of you.  Specifically, Paul and Lavonne, and Dee.  You are not the only ones, but suffice it to say that you walking through the door every day inspires me to be a better trainer, a better person, and a better athlete.  And I  know I am not the only one.

Everyone who enters our little slice of hard work for the hour you are with us makes an impression and a difference to someone else who is probably standing right next you, sweating along side of you, or watching you from across the room.  I see it every day as I watch and try and help every one of you be better in some way.

So, thanks to all of you who come to play with us every time you do.  You are each full of awesomeness.  Keep up the great work and we’ll try and do the same.

So, what was the workout of the day?  I submit that it doesn’t really matter.  The most important part of today’s effort was being together, working hard, encouraging each other, and inspiring those around us.

And as a nod to TJ Cooper…Get Some, Go Again!

6 replies
  1. tammy
    tammy says:

    It’s Hard to believe that it’s been two years since we did our first Workout in that space…Happy Thanksgiving everyone…I am Thankful for being a part of this gym! 🙂

  2. Ruth
    Ruth says:

    Thank you to you and Faith Alan. What you guys do for us is an amazing thing too. I am very thankful to have you, your encouragement, and your heckling in my life. Happy thanksgiving

  3. Paul
    Paul says:

    Hi – I am so thankful to Alan, Faith, Tammy and all who come to Cross Fit! Two weeks ago, La Vonne and I were talking about the financial crunch and how we could cut back…. I tentatively mentioned Cross Fit and she said, “No, we could not get by without it!” I told Alan and Faith the next day, but here it is for the rest. You guys have changed my life in many ways. I have said before and say again, the fact that you LEAD and suffer along with us is inspiring – the support of ALL the people who come, laughing, sweating, and so on. A loong time ago, there was a picture of a “sweat angel” on the site – I think it was Khris’…. I had no idea what a “sweat angel” was – it looked so weird. When I finally understood, I thought it was hilarious. And a few months later, I made my own sweat angel – I was VERY proud of it.

    Thank you all so very much. Paul

  4. La Vonne Glanville
    La Vonne Glanville says:

    Faith and Alan…….I sure appreciate your encouragement and help through all the aches and pains and parts (of my body) that are not working right. Working, aching, getting stronger and laughing with everyone is such a huge part of my life and keeps me going when it gets rough.

    Thanks to everyone and Happy Thanksgiving!!

    La Vonne

  5. Faith
    Faith says:

    Hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving and enjoyed their day with family and friends. I am thankful for each of you and the inspiration that you give me every day. You give me strength, courage, and friendship. You teach me the lessons of hard work, diversity and tenacity. I look forward to seeing you, working with you and being inspired by you. Enjoy your leftovers today, enjoy the amazing sun and sky, enjoy the quiet time in the evenings with loved ones, ’tis the holiday season-embrace all that is good!

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