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On the final gathering of 2008 and the last collective massacre before we all retreat to our normal lives and break bread for our chosen holiday, I think on a happier time when extreme effort meant progress and rite of passage was the inciting incident to all celebration. Now celebration seems to be THE rite of passage. Well the insane who dwell inside the walls after midnight are experiencing true rite of passage. As they taste the sweetness of celebration this holiday season they may reflect on the physical and psychological gauntlet they have been running weekly in the recent months past. They may be jarred with the memory of meeting themselves for the first time. They may be inspired by the knowledge that inside them lies an animal that will aid them if they summon it. They may stand tall with the realization that the lie of "can't" has become weak and timid inside of them. They may really experience the celebration.
Madman of the week was B for not listening to the lie and breaking through when frustration wanted to lay her to rest. Everyone else... you're bad ass. Have a good,well deserved holiday. Check for posts that will challenge you over the next 2 weeks. See you all in 2009.
3 comments:
i had a thought. from midnight to approximately 1:20 am, how many people in astoria were putting themselves through the physical and psychological stress you were? how many people in new york? how many people in the united states? how many people in north america? how many people in the world? it's interesting to ponder. maybe it's impossible to answer. but i'll take a shot.
very, very few.
kudos to all of you for completing the evolution and particularly for making it through the agony of your final endurance circuit, "death by medicine ball". what you are accomplishing every week is special and you should be very proud of yourselves. and remember, this is only the beginning. see you in the new year!!
I want to throw out a big ole' "hell yeah" to the newbies this week. There was what? One brand newbie and a couple that have only been once or twice. You guys hung in there. That's just tough.
Strength evolution: 1.5 laps at 85# and got passed twice, so 20 pushups. Eric's going to pay for that one.
Power Evolution: 11 ish minutes at 40#kb
Death By MedBall: 11:56 with 20#
JT had to do it you punished me the first time.Can't wait for New Year by the way never put 3 bald guys in a bar and start talking new workouts we are all gonna have hell to pay when we come back. Steve and Justin are NUTS......Happy Holidays to all see you soon.
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