tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post6093326537995587357..comments2024-03-28T00:19:13.025-07:00Comments on Gretch Runs: What I Learned from the CrossFit GamesGretchen Braunhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-44339433630313229142015-11-16T01:15:11.761-08:002015-11-16T01:15:11.761-08:00Why Choose Level 4 CrossFit Seattle? Because you w...Why Choose Level 4 CrossFit Seattle? Because you want to look great and feel great. And that happens here. <a href="http://www.theshoebarn.net/spend-the-day-on-your-feet-with-the-best-nursing-shoes/" rel="nofollow">Bonuses</a>JeffreyShockleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05727374367166993944noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-58309449742017345352015-07-28T05:05:20.321-07:002015-07-28T05:05:20.321-07:00Thank you Tara! I'm so glad you liked it :)Thank you Tara! I'm so glad you liked it :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-26619594995873121612015-07-28T05:05:05.927-07:002015-07-28T05:05:05.927-07:00Thank you so much for the comment Suzanne! It'...Thank you so much for the comment Suzanne! It's so interesting to hear feedback from an actual CrossFit athlete. I can tell how intense the community is and I love that! Definitely one of my favorite aspects of running. I can understand how you have to find your own gym, so that's good to keep in mind. Thanks for stopping by :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-52550230083192659552015-07-28T04:40:53.967-07:002015-07-28T04:40:53.967-07:00So many great takeaways, Gretchen!! :) Love this.So many great takeaways, Gretchen!! :) Love this.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16181198958809866919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-5127348985576247352015-07-27T19:58:22.536-07:002015-07-27T19:58:22.536-07:00This is a great post and all so true! Love the fi...This is a great post and all so true! Love the first point especially. I, too, spent the entire weekend staring into my computer screen watching the games. Definitely need a few days off of tv-watching now. :P<br /><br />One of the great things about crossfit is related to what you experience watching the games--being a part of something larger. It's cool to have your workout be something more than just showing up at a random fitness center and logging your 30 minutes on the elliptical. I'm not a runner, but from my outsider's perspective, it seems like running has a very strong community behind it as well, as your blog and readership demonstrates. From that perspective, I'm sure you can imagine how being part of a community and culture is really fun and incredibly motivating. If you do decide to give crossfit a try, I hope you can find one that's a great fit for you. All crossfit gyms are definitely NOT created equal so don't be shy about shopping around.Suzannehttp://www.agentathletica.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-22006672086971105052015-07-27T11:47:16.926-07:002015-07-27T11:47:16.926-07:00Hopefully you can try out one workout sometime! I...Hopefully you can try out one workout sometime! It's a lot of fun but tough! I felt the workout for days afterwards. Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-48508003063274440742015-07-27T11:46:40.087-07:002015-07-27T11:46:40.087-07:00I'm glad you liked it Hollie! Proper form is ...I'm glad you liked it Hollie! Proper form is so important and really hard to get right. It can make a huge difference though! Something I'm always working on improving :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-84254318573694508802015-07-27T11:46:05.606-07:002015-07-27T11:46:05.606-07:00Thanks Jess! I love that saying..it has so many d...Thanks Jess! I love that saying..it has so many different meanings and is a great reminder!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-36212473447741605222015-07-27T11:45:15.927-07:002015-07-27T11:45:15.927-07:00The women impressed me so much! I thought they we...The women impressed me so much! I thought they were more fun to watch than the men in a lot of the events. I agree that it seems way too expensive..it's crazy!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-1438860844097655672015-07-27T11:44:12.917-07:002015-07-27T11:44:12.917-07:00I agree! It's really intimidating what they h...I agree! It's really intimidating what they have to do. I don't think a regular crossfit workout would be that intense, plus you can scale down the weights. The elite level is insane!Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-44128135539123503222015-07-27T11:39:54.256-07:002015-07-27T11:39:54.256-07:00That's good to hear! I'm not sure how ded...That's good to hear! I'm not sure how dedicated I would be to it but it's fun to try out the WODs. I mostly like the body weight workouts! Hope your week is good as well :)Gretchen Braunhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07790068777611696356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-38368742897200894372015-07-27T10:40:13.024-07:002015-07-27T10:40:13.024-07:00I haven't tried crossfit, but I really want to...I haven't tried crossfit, but I really want to. It looks like such a great workout. These are great lessons!Alanna @ Madeleines & Marathonshttps://madeleinesandmarathons.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-80814545122981196652015-07-27T09:52:09.707-07:002015-07-27T09:52:09.707-07:00I don't do cross fit but this was such an inte...I don't do cross fit but this was such an interesting read. I think that is so important, proper form can prevent so much! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-78648403295636500502015-07-27T09:40:32.299-07:002015-07-27T09:40:32.299-07:00Didn't watch the games either, but loved the p...Didn't watch the games either, but loved the points you outlined in your post! I need to remember "let go of the good and go for the great" :) happy Monday!Jess @hellotofithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10134346477298223838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-7604619719082283712015-07-27T07:37:12.001-07:002015-07-27T07:37:12.001-07:00I watched a lot of the Cross Fit games this weeken...I watched a lot of the Cross Fit games this weekend too! I looooove watching these competitions.. it amazes me how strong they are, especially the women. I've never done Cross Fit because I refuse to pay that much money to work out, but it's obviously really effective for someone who wants to build a lot of muscle!Maddie @ Dixie Runshttp://www.dixieruns.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-6217943644215814382015-07-27T06:18:17.947-07:002015-07-27T06:18:17.947-07:00I don't do Cross Fit either, but I did watch s...I don't do Cross Fit either, but I did watch some of the games. It's really too intense for me, but I know what they're showing is basically the elite level of Cross Fit.Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03806404383790065626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-298679531196459259.post-61145282310256763042015-07-27T05:55:20.534-07:002015-07-27T05:55:20.534-07:00I did CrossFit for three months once… and while de...I did CrossFit for three months once… and while definitely an extremely hard sport, totally not my thing. I have great respect for the mental strength these athletes have. And I really admire their commitment to fitness and overall health. I usually give up alcohol while I'm training mainly because if I drink I know there is no way I will motivate myself to run the next day. Haha. As far as diet - I'm start to clean mine up today. I definitely notice a big difference in the way I feel when I eat clean vs when I "indulge" because I ran far. Haha .I hope you have a fabulous week girl!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com