The battle of the sexes came to an end last night. The battle was hard fought, but came to a close with the men as the victors. [note: slight tinge of pain here for me]
I do have to say I'm quite proud of the output by the ladies. I'll show you the final tallies (Jerry's final numbers, because as my last post proves... I can't add.)
I do have to say I'm quite proud of the output by the ladies. I'll show you the final tallies (Jerry's final numbers, because as my last post proves... I can't add.)
At 0600 there were 7 people
4 Women scored 144
3 men scored 100
At 0645 there were 18 people
8 Women scored 273
10 men scored 343
At 0730 there were 10 people
3 Women scored 97
7 men scored 238
At 0900 there were 4 people
1 Woman scored 31
3 men scored 87
At 1700 there were 14 people
7 Woman scored 226
7 men scored 255
Final:
23 Women scored 771
30 Men Scored 1023
Women 33.5
Men 34.1
After 5 groups hit this workout, the men finished just slightly ahead of the women with ".6" points. It's a loss that I think I can take, especially considering the caliber of male athletes we were going up against. I think it proves that the women of CFOT are as tough as nails. I'm proud to be one.
This brings up another thought for me. It's something that's been irking me over the week. It was a conversation I had with a family member over the weekend. They mentioned some of the pictures I have up on my Facebook page of me lifting weights. Personally, I love these pictures. I look crazy strong, and my muscles are toned. Basically, I look like a healthy, happy person. I am a healthy, happy person.
Unfortunately, my family member didn't have the same opinion. She wondered if I was concerned that people would think I was weird. Then she went on to joke that I'd soon look like one of those scary body builders.
First off, I'll never look like those female body builders, because they are on steroids and other body enhancing drugs. I don't take them. Never have and never will. Secondly, and more important.. why would people think that being healthy, and happy is weird? If they do, why would I care what they think? I basically responded by telling her that those pictures were reflective of who I am as a person, and that I was damb proud of them. I'm a proud fire breather. If only other women could have a similarly healthy outlook on eating and exercise.
Anyone else hear similar comments from family and friends?
8 comments:
I think I must be really lucky. All my friends and family are in awe of what we do in the blue room.
Yeah, you'd think! Most of mine are as well.
My parents wanted to know what mutant gene I inherited as they cheered me on during my half-ironman triathlon last summer since no-one else in my family even works out. But never any comments about being weird. Of course...they've never seen a blue room workout!
Laura, thanks for sharing. I've always found that I enjoy going against the grain. What's weird is that my family members workout, but maybe not to the extent that we do
:)
I think it's jealousy!
Adrienne I sure do understand. I tell them when I start growing facial hair and talking in a base voice, then I'll reconsider my health plan. Until then, my health comes first and I tell them to lay off. In one week, I lost three family members, you would think they would want to know what I do and start adapting at least my exercise habit. At the end of the road, each person has to stay healthy for themselves and not others. Continue doing what you guys are doing, all of you look great.
Amen Keturah! Totally agree. You look great too.
Can't wait to see you around next week.
Miss you.
Hey Adrienne,
People will come around, it might take some a bit longer then others...
Society has put some weird judgements in place; you and your teamates in the blue room are helping to break old "rules" you're setting new standards.
I am so happy that my 2 daughters have so many amazing and inspiring women to look up too - they love the pictures and video of our CFOT Women!
Adrienne, please see exhibit A.
17. After listening to you describe your workouts, your family and friends have suggested that you seek psychiatric treatment.
That one came from a family member. It's taken them awhile. Mom and dad have finally started to come around and when I talked to dad about becoming a fully certified CF trainer, and maybe eventually giving teaching the heave ho in favor of it, he was surprisingly supportive. He told me to do what makes me happy.
Mom actually commented on my CrossFit story (Deb) and has finally realized that the Blue Room of Pain is more than just the workout. It has helped me, as she said, start to find the best version of myself. You are doing that.... and your family will see that in time. :) Patience grasshopper. Patience. I was not born with it either, but I'm (slowly) learning it. :)
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