Three years ago I joined Crossfit Oldtown. My first day was the first evening class Jerry held. It was a tabata workout with a bunch of jujistu folks, and the rest is history.So in order to celebrate, I thought I'd list my top five most memorable moments at CFOT, so without further adieu...
This was a great time because it really let me know how much I've progressed as a crossfitter. 
The previous year I attended this competition I was unable finish either met-cons and although I got a respectable 2 rep deadlift of 365, it required me to throw technique to the wind and I was hurt for weeks afterward. That year I felt crushed and was disappointed I was really that weak. In 2010, I felt much, much better. I finished every workout, and I actually did well enough that I was able to enjoy it. Realizing how much better I've gotten at everything crossfit was an amazingly positive experience.
The previous year I attended this competition I was unable finish either met-cons and although I got a respectable 2 rep deadlift of 365, it required me to throw technique to the wind and I was hurt for weeks afterward. That year I felt crushed and was disappointed I was really that weak. In 2010, I felt much, much better. I finished every workout, and I actually did well enough that I was able to enjoy it. Realizing how much better I've gotten at everything crossfit was an amazingly positive experience.With project virtuosity I've seen a lot of people succeed in things that have 
always given them fits. Every time I see this it makes me feel good, but one celebration stands out in my mind. Joe Hart had issues with the clean, and after I helped him make a few adjustments he was able to break down that barrier. ...After he had cleaned more weight then he had ever before, he was so stoked he literally could not stop smiling. There was one point, where I think he believed no one to be watching, where I saw him celebrate by shadow boxing. As I saw him battle with the inner deamon and win, I was so happy to think that I had played a part in his sucess.
always given them fits. Every time I see this it makes me feel good, but one celebration stands out in my mind. Joe Hart had issues with the clean, and after I helped him make a few adjustments he was able to break down that barrier. ...After he had cleaned more weight then he had ever before, he was so stoked he literally could not stop smiling. There was one point, where I think he believed no one to be watching, where I saw him celebrate by shadow boxing. As I saw him battle with the inner deamon and win, I was so happy to think that I had played a part in his sucess.
This might not be the most positive experience on the list, but it damn sure was memorable for all those involved. I forgot my shorts, wanted to do the workout, so what's a crossfitter to do? If people didn't know me before, they remembered me after.
For a brief period of time, I held the fastest 500m row time in CFOT. Athletically 
speaking, I'm not used to winning, and so the fact that I was on top of the leader board made me feel a high that I really hadn't felt before. It made me feel like any fitness goal of mine was attainable. This high actually hasn't been matched since, except for....
speaking, I'm not used to winning, and so the fact that I was on top of the leader board made me feel a high that I really hadn't felt before. It made me feel like any fitness goal of mine was attainable. This high actually hasn't been matched since, except for....This was easily the happiest day in my crossfit life. I could not stop smiling for the entire day, 
and I tried. For over a year I couldn't get one. I knew it was because of a lack of chest strength because my pull ups were pretty sound, but my ring dips were a bit spotty. A few month prior I had decided to start doing random sets of push ups throughout the day and finally, finally, it had paid off! But now, now I could do a muscle up! I had obtained a goal I once thought impossible! I could do anything! I could rule the world! Behold, I, Adam Houston could get a muscle up! What's that boss, I'm fired? Who cares, I can do a muscle up! You could have told me anything and I wouldn't have cared. I honestly don't think I had ever felt as proud and happy as I did that day
and I tried. For over a year I couldn't get one. I knew it was because of a lack of chest strength because my pull ups were pretty sound, but my ring dips were a bit spotty. A few month prior I had decided to start doing random sets of push ups throughout the day and finally, finally, it had paid off! But now, now I could do a muscle up! I had obtained a goal I once thought impossible! I could do anything! I could rule the world! Behold, I, Adam Houston could get a muscle up! What's that boss, I'm fired? Who cares, I can do a muscle up! You could have told me anything and I wouldn't have cared. I honestly don't think I had ever felt as proud and happy as I did that dayIt has been a fantastic three years at CFOT, I've progressed so far from where I used to be physically speaking it's hard to remember what I used to be like. Now I crossfit, eat paleo, and work on mobility daily. I've overcome tendonitis in the shoulder, a torn labrum of the hip, as well has having really weak abs. Many thanks to Jerry and the coaches, for without their guideance none of this would have been possible. And many thanks to everyone at CFOT, for being such an awesome community!
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