"Kelly..."

"Kelly..."
by Faith Reynado

...my least favorite WOD of all CrossFit WODs, but perhaps also the most symbolic of my passion for CrossFit.

For any of you who saw me work out that day, the second part of that sentence probably comes as a surprise. The only thing I looked passionate about that day was wanting to quit, and wanting to quit I did. Though I never said it out loud, my body was screaming for a tap out. But a few things happened at the end of the workout that I will always carry with me, that only fuels my addiction for the sport of fitness and that keeps me coming back for more...

I remember that near the end of the 4th round of Kelly, the music playlist was transitioning between songs, and all I could hear was the heaviness of my own breath and my own mind telling me to quit. Then, I looked up and saw about 10 of my fellow Crossfitters. Though most of them had finished their own workout, they didn't pack up their things and head to their next errand or stick to their own routine in the corner of the room. They circled my box, cheering me on and urging me to do just five more box jumps, five more wall balls...I started the 400m run of the last round and I couldn't believe that I was still moving, even at the snail's pace it was =)

I walked out the door and started a very slow jog, but I wasn't alone. Mase, Alex, Kevin, and Chris were there, every step of the way...

"C'mon Faith, you're doing great...Just keep going, you gotta dig deep...Start to pick up that pace...You're always there for us, and we're there for you!" I had no energy to even respond at the time, but there is nothing like the feeling of having nothing left and having such an amazing crew of people stand behind you (literally!) till the end.

When we reached the gym the whole CFV team was there to push me through those last reps. My body was sending me some new signals as chills ran up and down my arms. I didn't know what it meant but I just kept going.  When I was finished with the workout I must have gone through two bottles of water and still ended up with a very gummy cotton mouth (FYI: hydrate before your workouts!!).

So the message behind Kelly for me? There is no workout too hard to accomplish, no matter how daunting. Chills and scars let me know I'm alive. And no matter how much you may degrade yourself, you have an entire community of people who will never let you fail.
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Heather Keenan's 2:57 "Fran"

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Workout of The Day

Pull-up/Dumbell Thruster Running Clock
(created by OPT)
With a continuously running clock do one DB Thruster (M: 25lbs,W: 15lbs) the first minute, two pull-ups the second minute, three DB Thrusters the third minute, four pull-ups the fourth minute... continuing as long as you are able.

Post minutes achieved and reps to comments.

Comments

[bennyhana]

WOD:
13Rounds + 9 Pullups (35#DB).

Chills and scars let me know I'm alive too. Like the chills that went up my body when I saw "death by..." on the board this morning.
bh.

[Dr Rona Thau]

faith i really enjoyed your post
good going on fran (even though i wasn't there the encouragement continues!)

11 rounds + 4 ring rows (mod to 10# thrusters & ring rows)

keep up the awesome work.

[Alex I]

I will never forget that workout....it was the first one to drop me to the floor and I didn't even do the Rx'd workout. I give Faith props for being such a fighter through that brutal WOD. She showed so much heart in that workout I just had to run with her and cheer her on. Faith, you Rock!

[Lindsay]

Faith, you're always the first one to support any of us when we need it, so of course we'll all be there to return the favor when you need it!

17 rounds + 16 pull ups (wh-band)
I so should have gotten those last 2 pull ups to complete the round...next time.

[Alex I]

I strained my quad doing a warmup lunge!...how embarassing.

WOD: Pullup running clock (no dumbbell thrusters)
5 Rounds + 4

[Marthab]

Great post, Faith!

Wod rx'd:13+13 pu

[Brandon]

FP, I feel you on Kelly: in the fourth and fifth rounds I had to stop during the runs because I couldn't breath (and you thought i was a runner!). While doing the box jumps in the fifth round, I remember telling Colin, "My body is falling apart". It is certainly a weird WOD, just thank science that they haven't programmed Eva yet. Yikes if they do, it looks worse than Murph!
16 rounds + 13 thrusters (Rx'd)

[Troy]

13 rnds + 11 pullups rx'd

[Lisa Major]

Faith,
Your post is amazing and it was absolutely incredible to witness. It was such an incredible sight when the guys started running with you. I knew what was going through your head but we all knew you could do it! You were saying before the workout that you hate "Kelly" but now i'll bet you have a very special place reserved for her in your heart!

[Mitch]

WOD 15 rds. + 10 pull ups ( 20#)

Right on Faith !

[jaala is 18]

Faith, great post. I'm sorry I missed it, but I can imagine it was inspiring. I always feel all warm and fuzzy inside after watching you work through the tough ones (Barbara too!). Keep up the great work.

[Jenny]

Ya Faith!! Loved your post, and I agree with Alex, you are always cheering us all on. Everyone just wanted to give back some crossfit love! You stuck with that one and ended up with a huge PR. Way to go!!!

WOD: 11 rounds +9 (pull ups only, no thrusters for me today)

[Das Boot]

Faith, you're awesome! Like everyone has said, we will always be there cheering you on like you do for us. I still can't believe that you had a 15 minute PR on Kelly (well I can believe it, it's just so amazing to see that progress!).

WOD: Death By Pull-Ups

15 rounds + 3 pull-ups (that, I think, is a PR by about 6 rounds!)

[Jenna]

Love your post Faith.

11 rounds + 10 pull ups (no thrusters)

[Jillianne Freischlag]

Thanks guys for welcoming me (and my munchkins) to your box today! That was a lovely break-in for me after a whole month of "rest." We'll be seeing you soon!
14 rounds + 13 thrusters

[Matt L]

This was my first WOD since finishing the on ramp course and it hurt.
I did not know what to expect when I say "Death By" but now I do!

15Rounds + 15 Pullups (W Band #20)
With a Quarter sized flapper to go with it.

[Kevin (Pepper)]

Great post Faith!

16 Rds + 15 Thrusters (Rxd) - I'm w/ Lindsay, I should have gotten those 2 stupid thrusters!

Nice work Matt L.! - First group class and you got a rip. That's a nice take home.

[Kim P.]

12 rounds + 8 thrusters. (B-band)

Thanks for your ever consistent encouragement Faith. That's exactly why I love CrossFit and the community it creates too!

[Jennifer S.]

Read your post earlier in the day, Faith, and was thrilled by your positive outlook and downright honesty. You rock!

19rnds + 16 ring rows (15#/10# DB)

[J WALK]

Great post Faith. You nailed the what CFV is about.

WOD: 15rds 13 ring rows (30# DB press)

[Traver]

Great post Faith, very inspiring!