Go with the Wrench
Nobody is in a good place right now. Let’s face it. But you know what? That’s totally fine. My words today are to reassure everyone that right now, in this moment, it’s ok to be sad and have a heavy heart. 
I don’t what the right thing is to do. I have no idea. I only know what I can do. And what I can do is share the love and support that I’ve witnessed over the past couple days, from total strangers to closest friends. I’ve seen an outpour of sympathy and candor that is unmatched and which remains the greatest part of the human spirit. We can use this, we have used this. And will continue to march onward as we illuminate in all facets, our strengths and none of our weaknesses.
We grieve, but are not broken. We mourn but don’t lose hope.
One of my favorite movies of all time, Good Will Hunting, has a scene where Matt Damon cites anecdote about how his Step-Father used to beat him. (Fast forward to 1:42 for the line)
“He used to just put a wrench, a stick and a belt on the table and just say choose……..I used to go with the wrench.
“Why the wrench??”
“Because FUCK HIM that’s why.”
It really freaking sucks that the Boston Marathon, one of the biggest and most elite Sporting events in the world, is now going to be stained by the actions of one, or a few or many, sick assholes. But this is the world we live in, where symbols of grit and mental fortitude, happiness and triumph, will sometimes wish to be ruined by those who simply want to hurt people. Cowardice is the true nature of those with the blackest of hearts. So where do we go from here?
We continue to do what we can with what outlets we have, for those who need it the most. Give blood, volunteer shelter, or just be a comforting shoulder even if it’s just a short reprieve from the horror. Because we cannot let evil win. So from this day forward let’s all remember what happened, but amidst the tragedy we will always be strong. In mind and body.
We go with the Wrench……because fuck him/her/them, that’s why.
Strength
OHS 3-3-3-3-3
WOD
3 rounds
5 Snatches (115/75)
10 Burpees
15 Box jumps (24/20)
There’s a candlelight vigil outside of Somerville High/City Hall tonight starting at 745. I’ll be there if anyone wants to meet up.
Thanks Kelly, if I end up being free I’ll be there.
OHS: 105#. OHS are the devil. My shoulders are unstable and my knees like to collapse on me, and somebody decided there should be a lift that’s all about shoulders and knees? Those jerks…
WOD: 8:45rx+ (24″ box). Squat snatches are getting better – thanks Yosh!
First workout in this challenging week.
Nice to come back and see again the “sleepless parents” at 5:30.
Great job Asya, Rob C. and our adorable coach, Mandy!
OHS: 185# 3Rep PR!
WOD: 7:57 Rx+ (30″ box) Surprised at how many of the squat snatches I missed just falling on my ass. Way different stimulus in a workout than a power snatch that you can just muscle up each time.
nice PR, and they looked awesome!
OHS: 175#, 185#x2…might have tightened the grip up a bit too much on 185, might have had these for 3. not to wide , not to narrow….need to get it juuuuuust right.
WOD: because Fuck You, back! 11:something, rx (wasn’t even sure what day it was at that point). dropped snatches in the first round like that was the prescribed movement, didn’t really expect that…
*too* wide or narrow
I hear you on that grip situation… I adjust it constantly – It’s a battle!