If not now, when?

Brian Hack | 02/19/2013 | 20

This past weekend I had the chance to attend the Crash B’s as Daniel Lemus’s Coxman. This was Daniel’s first Rowing competition, and what better venue than the world’s largest indoor 2k Row Race! There were people from all over the world, here. Really really cool stuff to witness first hand.

I met up with Daniel and we proceeded to his lane. Nice new Ergs, all wired into one huge ass jumbotron screen (see picture). You could feel the tension build up as the athletes strapped in and were waiting for the 3,2,1, GO! ROW! 

All I remember saying for those short 7:00 is “Big legs, big breath!” Or, “Let’s GO!” By the time I knew it the whole thing was done. Daniel had done an awesome job, completing 2,000m officially in 7:03.

Before I had even got the chance to say anything to him, Daniel being Daniel, had already begun to shake hands with the competitors to the left and right of him. Both of which were from Europe I think and didn’t speak English. At all. All I saw from Daniel was a fist bump to both of them and a “Hey man, great job.”

This is just who he is. As an athlete and as a great dude in general. Always showing effort and and then supporting the effort of everyone around him. And at a venue where he knew nobody, where half of em’ didn’t even speak English, this speaks volumes. Daniel, I say this emphatically; you are one of the best people to coach because you always give 110%, you never complain and always try to do right by those around you. It was a great experience to be a part of with you man. I mean it.

Which brings me to my next point:

SIGN UP FOR THE OPEN. I have been hearing and fueling a lot of questions as to why one should take a poke at these crazy 5 weeks. And with other’s already great explanations, here’s mine:

The Open is not about winning. Hell, one could argue it’s not even about competition. The Open, is about training yourself to better handle emotion. It’a about putting yourself into a situation that you don’t think you can control, and do. You provide yourself the opportunity to give back the hard knocks. Everything you can possibly feel; vulnerability, anxiety, excitement, fear, can all be controlled by allowing yourself to use them as fuel, something to nourish you. And during the process, you’ll probably set some PRs. On the bar, on some times, but most importantly on our comfort level. Once you can train yourself to become better being comfortable with being uncomfortable, you gain strength in every facet. Fitness or not. The Open is a chance to say “Fuck it, why not?!” People from all over the world feel the same way you do, and being able to take part in something the rest of the world is, can be pretty freaking exciting. Surprise yourself.

Strength

Hang Squat Snatch 2-2-2-2-2

WOD

60 Swings

50′ OH Walking Lunger

40 Doubles

30 SItups

20 Burpees

Atlantic State Championships have been rescheduled for Sunday, March 3rd. This event will take place at North Shore CrossFit located in Danvers, MA. This is going to be a huge event and a great experience for those of you who want to learn more about Olympic Weightlifting. I’ll be competing that day against some of the best and I plan on going H.A.M. Hope you all can make it!

Lauren Tymon is running the Boston Marathon!!!

Help her reach her  fundraising goal:

3 winners will receive a pair of Vibram FiveFingers!

1 Winner will receive a TriggerPoint  Grid!

$10.00 for 1 Raffle Ticket

$15.00 for 3 Raffle Tickets

*Winners will be picked Friday, February 22nd*

All proceeds go to the Boston Arts Academy

Donate online (write “Raffle” in the comments) or leave cash with Yosh. He will check you off for the number of tickets purchased.

Donation Website:

http://bostonartsacademymarathon.myetap.org/fundraiser/2013/

(Choose Lauren Tymon’s page)

Thank you so much for your support! I hope to kick some ass!