Progress

6 weeks ago, I completed workout "Fran" for the first time. Most Crossfit bench mark workouts are named after women. "Fran" is one of them and she consists of:

For time:

20 Thrusters (65lbs)

20 pull-ups 

15 Thrusters (65lbs)

15 pull-ups

9 Thrusters (65lbs)

9 pull-ups

When I completed this workout 6 weeks ago, I used 45lbs for my thrusters and had to use a green band to help assist me in my pull ups. I actually walked away from that workout with a goal in my mind "I was GOING to do pull-ups before I did this workout again". 

Yesterday I completed "Fran" once again! Not only did I RX (did workout as prescribed) but I was able to log a PR(personal best) in my book! I used the prescribed 65lbs for my thrusters and did kipping pull-ups with no assistance. Oh and it hurt, just look at my hands but all this 6 weeks later!! 

All my Crossfit family did this workout 6 weeks ago and did it again yesterday. We were all RXing the crap out of Fran. AMAZING! I couldn't believe it. I have never seen that kind of progress in a group before in my life. I know in part it has a lot to do with the dedication of the group and how we all "drank the kool-aid" and are now addicted to Crossfit, but I have to say without our Coaches we wouldn't be anywhere near where we are today. I can remember starting out at North Country Crossfit and barely being able to lift a 25 lb bar over my head. I just cannot believe the differences I see. I am stronger, leaner, faster in my runs, lifting heavier, happier, more confident. Crossfit is UNBELIEVABLE! 

I have not only been athletic my whole life but I have also worked in the fitness industry. The love, the compassion, and the dedication of my coaches, it is beyond what you I have seen anywhere else in the fitness world. Being in the fitness industry is a lot of competitiveness and a lot of money hungry people. You just don't get that at North Country Crossfit. My coaches seem to be more satisfied with seeing there students succeed and prosper than anything else. You can almost see the fulfillment in their eyes when they see a student progress in a workout. Isnt that how it should be in all aspects of fitness? I am here to tell you that it isnt but at North Country Crossfit they it is.

Thats why if you have been at all hesitant to try it out. DON'T BE! You will fall in love with it! You will be happy with the results!

Yours Truly Progressing with Fran,

Samantha