Comments on: You’re Old (But Not Hopeless)

By: Linda

Linda — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 19:27:19 +0000

Amen.. I started Crossfit at 42 . Never have been athletic. But always thought I was in pretty fair shape.. Boy was I wrong. I’ve pushed my body to do things I’ve never done. I’ve been crossfitting now for 3 months, and the strength that I have developed, along with a much more confident attitude is amazing. My first pull-up came at about week 4. Now I love to kip and can get in about 10 on a good day. Certainly I struggle more then the younger ones, but man, I don’t know that I’d have it any other way. I never knew I was so competitive. I never knew I had this much drive. Crossfit has changed my life, my day to day functioning….

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By: Shelby

Shelby — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:34:21 +0000

Lidia…you are so inspiring! Keep pushing yourself, because the harder you work the harder I want to work! Right now I am frustrated because I am stuck in a hotel room and not able to join you for a WOD. Just the inspiration I needed to make up my own WOD…

By: hunter

hunter — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 04:37:42 +0000

The above article and all the comments that followed
define what Crossfit is for me. Pouring your heart and soul
into a wod without regard to your exhaustion inspires me a great deal. Whether
or not your time is great , if you are giving 110%, that’s so motivating for me to
watch.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:27:14 +0000

Well this one brought me out. As one of the senior “geezers”, I can only say thanks for helping me get back on track. I was a gym member that would jog a few miles and work the weights @ 3 sets of 10. Needless to say there were no goals and no support from the robots around you. I found that it was easy to focus on work, live large, and think that you can jump back into the game at any time. No way. Things stop working, parts go bad and the Dr. puts you on meds. Things were depressing and I wanted to be a part of something good. I stopped by and asked Zeke if old guys were allowed in the program. He was supportive, but I had to get a permission letter from my Dr. It’s been worth it. I’m stronger, 20 lbs lighter and living without meds. I am completely impressed by the attitude of the members and attention provided by the coaches. Crossfit is really a team sport based on individual efforts and there is proper way to lift weights. While my ‘old’ buddies think I am crazy, I can only laugh and remember the saying ‘Life is not a dress rehearsal, you only get to live it once’.

By: Ezekiel

Ezekiel — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:18:34 +0000

What a great article! Awesome feedback as well – I love everyone’s participation on our blog. You know as I’m coaching my classes I look at guys like Mark, Bill, John, & Dwight and hope to be in as great shape when I am their age- I mean how old are these guys?! Mark has to be at least 70, but stronger then guys 1/8th his age.

All joking aside – it’s a priviledge to be able to teach and be in contact with such a great group of dedicated people. Also, it’s an even bigger priviledge to be able to learn from you as well – I attribute a lot of our success to the wisdom, advice and encouragement from Frank B., Ed, Chip, Bill, Jeff R. Heidi, and Tom.

I want to thank everyone who loves this place as much as I do and everyone that has helped us grow – this would be impossible without the supportive and encouraging atmosphere that everyone here creates – both in exercise & life.

By: Kristen Martinez

Kristen Martinez — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:16:57 +0000

mommmmmmy.
what a good role model you are, i hope to look just like you when im your age(29)

By: Matt M

Matt M — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:44:21 +0000

All you “older people” huh! Crossfit breaks down those age gaps and brings everyone together. I’ve worked out with young guys in highschool and all you “older people,” and I’ll tell you that I’m pushed even harder by the 54 yr old guy sweating his heart out next to me than I am the younger guy flying through next to me. And I’ll even have to admit that most of you old guys have beat me fair and square in more than one WOD. “Older” does’nt mean rotton and decrepid and declining health. At crossfit being older is just a fact of age, not what defines you as an athlete. So all you OLD guys and gals keep up the hard work, I only hope to be half as strong as you in my “older” age. Continue to be an ispiration to all. 3-2-1 GO!

By: Sandra

Sandra — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 15:30:46 +0000

What a great place to be! The support and the friendships are incredible. It is great to workout with such inspiring people and to see the results that come with the hard work and dedication. When I feel like I am the weakest, slowest, etc… everyone is there to help push me forward and say things like, “You are an inspiration to me,” or “I look up to you.” What a great group of people.

By: Elizabeth B.

Elizabeth B. — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:01:56 +0000

Lidia, you are in inspiration. You are a great coach, you are so strong, and you look amazing!