Pee on your hand several times a day and let it soak for an hour? The biggest advice I can give to prevent tearing is being proactive. Proper grip technique and regularly callous trimming.
Im going with Mike’s suggestion of grip technique and trimming. Brian, thanks for not waiting til I ACTUALLY cried to change this to 4 rounds instead of 5. This wod ranks about a 9.8 out of 10 on the suck meter. GET IT
Hey Kyra, Robert replied to yesterday that peeing is good for marking territory. So let Erik pee on your hands, your get to heal faster and he “owns” you. 3-2-1 GO!
Very interesting Bridget. It’s been 45 since I got my email on Sunday, and it was written 45 on the board last night when I left. Someone must have wanted to challenge you guys this morning…..
Pamela, that all depends on you….stretching, icing, mod’ing your workouts. I’m still feeling tightness and soreness from my “back injury” 3 weeks ago, but everyone is different, just ask Gordon So take care of yourself, listen to your body and do the right things to help it heal! Brian can offer some excellent advice in this area! And any of your trainers can help you modify your workout to alleviate any pressure on your lower back!
DB Challenges at 6am are not funny…its not even April 1st :-/ I think the revised weight went with revised rounds but its all good. I didnt die so ill be back tomorrow.
Mike; get it homie! I wanna be like you when i grow up!
Friends, I have still not peed on my hand and was turned down numerous times today when asking others to pee on my hand. However, I am still contemplating: to pee or not to pee, that is the question.
PEE.S. dawn, i own erik. so maybe i should pee on him for the hell of it. isnt there a name for that??? ; )
I can’t believe you actually found an article about peeing on blisters. Just so you all know Premier Health and Rehab Solutions is in no way recommending you pee on your blisters!! Ok now that our legal department has checked that off. Whatever way you want to deal with your blisters is fine with me, just make sure to really wash your hands before you touch the bars!
Hey everyone. I came into the possession of two baby joggers. The strollers that are made for running. One is a single and the other is a dual. I got them for free from a yard sale in my neighborhood that I ran past over the weekend. My original plan was to take them to my brothers in FL, but my trip got cancelled. So they are free to a needy home. They are in really decent shape, but not new. I feel like a Clampet with them both chained in the back of my truck. I also put them for sale on CL, so whoever gets them first.
Andy Y
704.953.1795
We have been getting many people interested in CrossFit Steele Creek. They come in, watch a class, ask questions, and say they’ll be back tomorrow. Our protocol is to get them to the site as it was created to answer alot of questions for CrossFit vets and newbies alike.
Does anyone have any ideas whatsoever, why after they peruse our site, we do not hear from them ever again?
Anyone,
anyone,
Bueller?
Is there a way to make the blog seperate? We could have to sign in to use it and that way once they join they can choose to sign in or not. Just a thought…
Let’s face it…this blog gets me through the day most days until I can get to the box and hang out with the coolest [and by cool I mean nuttier than fruitcake] people I know. The most painful hour of my day is the one I look forward to the most.
as for why people don’t come back – who posted the article about peeing on blisters as the first post of the day? Bueller?
I’m not sure who that guy was, and how he got on the blog.
To the contrary, alot of people actually tell me they got on the site, and it seems like we’ve got a great community and alot of support within our CrossFit affiliate.
So….please continue the madness….If not, what the hell would I do with my day???
That was funny Brian- I can’t come up with a good witty response but give me 24 hours.
My knees hurt from box jumps- or they hurt from other things but I can’t go into that right now….
I agree with Brian. One of the biggest selling points for me to join CFSC was the community atmosphere. It reminds me of all the team sports I played growing up. The first time I visited I saw people cheering each other on, laughing together before the workout, and coming up to introduce themselves to me. At my old gym I rarely even spoke to anyone, let alone feel any camaraderie with them, or play on the internet with them when I should be working!
I think there are a couple of reasons why some people come in for a look and don’t come back:
1. They are allergic to hard work. The first time I watched a WOD I thought, “Shit, that looks really hard.” Some people simply want a magic pill that will make them really, really ridiculously good looking without having to lift a finger.
2. Fear/self-consciousness: While some people are likely confident enough to train naked (ahem…Nate), others are terrified to be viewed as weak, slow, unfit, etc. Training in a group exposes you to everyone else in that group. It takes guts to lay it all out in front of everyone, particularly if you’re afraid of failing.
I think a lot of people fall into the second category, and don’t realize that the group is a safety net, not a jury.
Now somebody give me something or someone to pee on dammit!
Jeff- I totally feel like that (especially when I read any WOD that has running in it) but then I get to CFSC and realize that everyone wants you to finish, do your best and put forth the effort. There have been days when I’ve wanted to quit but Dawn and company have pushed me- and others have inspired me. Cheers to you CFSC for making me a little fitter, less lazy and much happier.
Oh thank goodness…I love the blog- it is a stay at home mom’s dream!
Brian- I will be by after the kids go to bed. These are the things that hurt:
My groin(yes, Jared, I remember what that is)
My right lower back
Both shoulders
My tailbone bc I ran into the door frame…really???
Etc…
Hey Ginko Biloba (Jeff), I was shedding a tear reading your heartfelt dissertation on the positive effects of the pack environment displayed at crossfit steele creek, right up until you called me out. Have you ever considered the repurcussions of deadlifting naked. I may not be able to bear children anymore, but I’m not ready to saw the little guy off quite yet. Thanks for being so concerned for my safety, jerk.
About that pill that you speak ills of, Nate and I took a prototype 45 days ago. So….what do you think?
Jackie,
Didn’t you mean to say that you’re coming over after LISA is asleep?
AND,
Thank you for the kind words. Lisa and I haven’t done much, if it weren’t for all you folks working hard, spreading the word, bringing friends and family to help us grow; we wouldn’t be where we are today. It’s only been 11 months, in terms of changing lives, that’s not much time so keep up the great work. This has been more rewarding than I had ever expected.
I never thought I’d get so excited to see someone jump up on a f’n wooden box 20in off the ground. Nice work Megan Campbell! On the other hand, I do love watching people tap it with their foot before attempting to jump on it. It looks like they are feeling for the edge of the earth with their foot, unsure if they should take another step.
I’m with Jeff on this one. I came in out of shape yes, but I also came in having been an athlete, having had some powerlifting experience (many moons ago), and NEVER having been intimidated in a gym before. And my first two weeks were really hard to get over. People were really friendly, but I didn’t know them yet. I was still figuring out how to do most things, and having to mod and cut reps on everything made me feel a little isolated (unless I happened to be in a group with someone that had a similar fitness level). I don’t think there is much that can be done about that, but I think it can be helpful to reassure the newbies in the beginning. I love Crossfit, I love all the friends I’ve made, I love the community, and I knew I would love it from day 1. Still, it was still a hard transition.
So, yes, there are some people that it’s just not gonna be suited to, and those people we will lose. But continuing to take care of the new folks and keep them encouraged is a plus. Celebrating small victories with them, continuing to have everyone in class reach out (was anyone else doing burpees with me when I hadn’t said hello to Carlos on his first day? ha!), and maybe asking them directly what their reservations may be and addressing them directly could be some preliminary ideas.
I hope that helps! What did Nate say the other morning “We are all responsible for recruiting”? Something like that…
Jeff- that is hilarious!!! I am not shocked that I did that- I swear I am a classier girl than that. Okay, not really, but funny that you called me out.
I would like to make a recommendation related to the “come in, check it out, and they don’t come back” situation.
This is simply my opinion, so if you don’t agree, no hard feelings. But, if someone calls (I’m guessing often they do, to check times, ask questions, etc), I would encourage them to come in, but not to watch, to participate. I would explain that they should come in gym clothes, ready to do a modified workout that will be adapted to their skill and current conditioning, whatever that may be. That way, once they come through the door and they are already in gym clothes, they are kind of hooked into staying and working out once. I believe that doing one workout before making a decision makes a big difference.
When you come in unfit and out of shape and watch CrossFit from the sidelines it can be intimidating. And you walk out feeling like, “Oh shit, I don’t think I can do that.” But if you come in, work out, sweat, feel the enthusiasm and have an opportunity to BE A PART OF the enthusiasm, you walk out A LOT less intimidated and, frankly, quite encouraged.
So…my two cents is, rather than inviting them to come watch a workout, I think the pitch/conversation should strongly encourage them to come in prepared to join us with the understanding they will be doing things at their own level, so not to worry.
If people are leaving after they’ve done a first workout with us, and then not returning, I would assume they are simply not committed enough yet in their own mind to make changes or take on the challenge. I’m sure it’s well explained that many of us come in unable to do pull-ups, etc and that we graduate up in our abilities. And anyone who has priced personal training knows that the CrossFit membership is a steal. So…it’s kinda on them at that point just to want it badly enough.
I appreciate the advice, although I was half joking, mostly about people coming on the site and seeing the blog. The large majority of people that walk into our doors, come back, and bring friends and family over and over. After they join, they goto the site, join in the festivities, and eventually choose to blog on this site, instead of work.
***Warning*** We only pay for unemployment for our employees, NOT our members.
The blog will never get too out of hand. It’s great the way it is. 51 messages? Really? Find another CrossFit message board with that many….Sure, it’s dysfunctional, but it’s family, and you just gotta love em, right?
let’s make it 52 messages, brian (aka brain)! I’m ready for some pee: first one to show up at my house gets to pee on my hand! 3….2….1…. GO!
PS dawn, you get your ipod back tomorrow. i listened to the first song that played and the lyrics were “we have to take our clothes off…” LOVE IT. yep, for sure dawn’s ipod. : )
A) okay R Kelly…. who are you?!?!?
B) how did i just see this for the first time now?! oh my, i am dying here… “im gonna piss on you?!” LOL. guillermo, you started this mess!
Nothing will make my life complete but to turn your face into a toilet seat, drip drip drip. I want to piss on you.
Thank you “family” for getting me though tonight. Running is the death of me. It’s very humbling to come in last. Everyone kicked booty tonight. Especially Tammi, way to RX that shit girl!
Looking forward to another brutalful day at CFSC tomorrow!
Guillermo was NOT crazy. Ok, so maybe he still is, but not for this reason.
http://blog.ronronmx.com/howto-heal-blisters-faster/
According to Joey and Chandler, you can also pee on a jellyfish sting.
Who is Joey and Chandler?????
Pee on your hand several times a day and let it soak for an hour? The biggest advice I can give to prevent tearing is being proactive. Proper grip technique and regularly callous trimming.
LOL…Joey and Chandler from Friends.
Im going with Mike’s suggestion of grip technique and trimming. Brian, thanks for not waiting til I ACTUALLY cried to change this to 4 rounds instead of 5. This wod ranks about a 9.8 out of 10 on the suck meter. GET IT
Hey Kyra, Robert replied to yesterday that peeing is good for marking territory. So let Erik pee on your hands, your get to heal faster and he “owns” you. 3-2-1 GO!
db
Thanks Bridget, the gauntlet has been set at 5 rounds.
Mike you are a beast! Good luck!! And PS…6am rx girl weight was 55lbs; what the heck?!?
Mike, knock it off.
Very interesting Bridget. It’s been 45 since I got my email on Sunday, and it was written 45 on the board last night when I left. Someone must have wanted to challenge you guys this morning…..
db
All this talk of peeing and suddenly I am finding myself heading to the bathroom. Maybe it’s ‘nervous pee’ as Tim calls it!
I tweaked my back on Saturday probably during the back extensions. You veterans… how long does it normally take to heal? STILL extemely sore today.
P-funk
Tim I can’t help it.
Chris 1
Mike 0
Pamela, that all depends on you….stretching, icing, mod’ing your workouts. I’m still feeling tightness and soreness from my “back injury” 3 weeks ago, but everyone is different, just ask Gordon
So take care of yourself, listen to your body and do the right things to help it heal! Brian can offer some excellent advice in this area! And any of your trainers can help you modify your workout to alleviate any pressure on your lower back!
Hope that helps.
db
DB Challenges at 6am are not funny…its not even April 1st :-/ I think the revised weight went with revised rounds but its all good. I didnt die so ill be back tomorrow.
Mike; get it homie! I wanna be like you when i grow up!
The woman weight is 30% less than the men’s. 45lb was a mistake.
Friends, I have still not peed on my hand and was turned down numerous times today when asking others to pee on my hand. However, I am still contemplating: to pee or not to pee, that is the question.
PEE.S. dawn, i own erik. so maybe i should pee on him for the hell of it. isnt there a name for that??? ; )
I can’t believe you actually found an article about peeing on blisters. Just so you all know Premier Health and Rehab Solutions is in no way recommending you pee on your blisters!! Ok now that our legal department has checked that off. Whatever way you want to deal with your blisters is fine with me, just make sure to really wash your hands before you touch the bars!
Thank you for lessening the number rounds.
NO thank you for adding 10lbs to the RX.
I am not usually so dramatic, but I almost had to quit during this one. Thank you to Guillermo and Nate for not letting me give up!!
And thank you Guillermo for cheering me on last night- MINI.
Oh, and KY$$- I would totally pee on your hands. Isn’t that what friends are for??? Thanks for working on my back. Promise to work on my “relaxation.”
Pam,
Ice, stretch, foam roller, lax ball, rest if needed.
If after a week it’s still bugging you, find me and we’ll talk more.
P.I.S.S.- Dawn was totally kidding about asking Gordon for advice, unless you still want this problem in 7 months.
Kyra – this is for you.
Haters want to hate, lovers want to love. I don’t want none of the above….
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6undjxb_QQ&feature=related
So Mike are we now keeping score?
Hey everyone. I came into the possession of two baby joggers. The strollers that are made for running. One is a single and the other is a dual. I got them for free from a yard sale in my neighborhood that I ran past over the weekend. My original plan was to take them to my brothers in FL, but my trip got cancelled. So they are free to a needy home. They are in really decent shape, but not new. I feel like a Clampet with them both chained in the back of my truck. I also put them for sale on CL, so whoever gets them first.
Andy Y
704.953.1795
I’ve got a question for the masses….
We have been getting many people interested in CrossFit Steele Creek. They come in, watch a class, ask questions, and say they’ll be back tomorrow. Our protocol is to get them to the site as it was created to answer alot of questions for CrossFit vets and newbies alike.
Does anyone have any ideas whatsoever, why after they peruse our site, we do not hear from them ever again?
Anyone,
anyone,
Bueller?
Yea, we can’t either.
ouch.
Is there a way to make the blog seperate? We could have to sign in to use it and that way once they join they can choose to sign in or not. Just a thought…
Let’s face it…this blog gets me through the day most days until I can get to the box and hang out with the coolest [and by cool I mean nuttier than fruitcake] people I know. The most painful hour of my day is the one I look forward to the most.
as for why people don’t come back – who posted the article about peeing on blisters as the first post of the day? Bueller?
Well played Tiff…
I’m not sure who that guy was, and how he got on the blog.
To the contrary, alot of people actually tell me they got on the site, and it seems like we’ve got a great community and alot of support within our CrossFit affiliate.
So….please continue the madness….If not, what the hell would I do with my day???
If you can’t run- how much should you row?
Like my dad always says, “never let a promising career stand in the way of a good joke”
Legs broke Sue?
Sue, a 400 meter run would be a 500 meter row. For every 200 meters you would add 50 to the row. But like Brain said, “are your legs broke”?
db
ps: good recovery Brian
Who’s Brain? Easy on the Nitrous. =)
That was funny Brian- I can’t come up with a good witty response but give me 24 hours.
My knees hurt from box jumps- or they hurt from other things but I can’t go into that right now….
I agree with Brian. One of the biggest selling points for me to join CFSC was the community atmosphere. It reminds me of all the team sports I played growing up. The first time I visited I saw people cheering each other on, laughing together before the workout, and coming up to introduce themselves to me. At my old gym I rarely even spoke to anyone, let alone feel any camaraderie with them, or play on the internet with them when I should be working!
I think there are a couple of reasons why some people come in for a look and don’t come back:
1. They are allergic to hard work. The first time I watched a WOD I thought, “Shit, that looks really hard.” Some people simply want a magic pill that will make them really, really ridiculously good looking without having to lift a finger.
2. Fear/self-consciousness: While some people are likely confident enough to train naked (ahem…Nate), others are terrified to be viewed as weak, slow, unfit, etc. Training in a group exposes you to everyone else in that group. It takes guts to lay it all out in front of everyone, particularly if you’re afraid of failing.
I think a lot of people fall into the second category, and don’t realize that the group is a safety net, not a jury.
Now somebody give me something or someone to pee on dammit!
Letters are hard, leave me alone.
Jeff, nail on head!
db
Jeff- I totally feel like that (especially when I read any WOD that has running in it) but then I get to CFSC and realize that everyone wants you to finish, do your best and put forth the effort. There have been days when I’ve wanted to quit but Dawn and company have pushed me- and others have inspired me. Cheers to you CFSC for making me a little fitter, less lazy and much happier.
Now about that run tonight….
Oh thank goodness…I love the blog- it is a stay at home mom’s dream!
Brian- I will be by after the kids go to bed. These are the things that hurt:
My groin(yes, Jared, I remember what that is)
My right lower back
Both shoulders
My tailbone bc I ran into the door frame…really???
Etc…
Hey Ginko Biloba (Jeff), I was shedding a tear reading your heartfelt dissertation on the positive effects of the pack environment displayed at crossfit steele creek, right up until you called me out. Have you ever considered the repurcussions of deadlifting naked. I may not be able to bear children anymore, but I’m not ready to saw the little guy off quite yet. Thanks for being so concerned for my safety, jerk.
Love you.
But JackAttack, are you sure that you have a groin?!!??!?!
Jeff and Tiff… double f’s… right on today friends, right on.
Jeff,
About that pill that you speak ills of, Nate and I took a prototype 45 days ago. So….what do you think?
Jackie,
Didn’t you mean to say that you’re coming over after LISA is asleep?
AND,
Thank you for the kind words. Lisa and I haven’t done much, if it weren’t for all you folks working hard, spreading the word, bringing friends and family to help us grow; we wouldn’t be where we are today. It’s only been 11 months, in terms of changing lives, that’s not much time so keep up the great work. This has been more rewarding than I had ever expected.
I never thought I’d get so excited to see someone jump up on a f’n wooden box 20in off the ground. Nice work Megan Campbell! On the other hand, I do love watching people tap it with their foot before attempting to jump on it. It looks like they are feeling for the edge of the earth with their foot, unsure if they should take another step.
Strump Out…
Nate,
Lol. I think I’d be more concerned about a snag coming off the ground into a power clean…the momentum could be crippling! – love you too. :p
Jackie definitely has a groin. I saw her positioning it the other day when she thought nobody was looking. Sorry to pull your card.
I’m with Jeff on this one. I came in out of shape yes, but I also came in having been an athlete, having had some powerlifting experience (many moons ago), and NEVER having been intimidated in a gym before. And my first two weeks were really hard to get over. People were really friendly, but I didn’t know them yet. I was still figuring out how to do most things, and having to mod and cut reps on everything made me feel a little isolated (unless I happened to be in a group with someone that had a similar fitness level). I don’t think there is much that can be done about that, but I think it can be helpful to reassure the newbies in the beginning. I love Crossfit, I love all the friends I’ve made, I love the community, and I knew I would love it from day 1. Still, it was still a hard transition.
So, yes, there are some people that it’s just not gonna be suited to, and those people we will lose. But continuing to take care of the new folks and keep them encouraged is a plus. Celebrating small victories with them, continuing to have everyone in class reach out (was anyone else doing burpees with me when I hadn’t said hello to Carlos on his first day? ha!), and maybe asking them directly what their reservations may be and addressing them directly could be some preliminary ideas.
I hope that helps! What did Nate say the other morning “We are all responsible for recruiting”? Something like that…
I look like I am going to die after every workout, and yet I come back for more. Perhaps that scares people off?
Jeff- that is hilarious!!! I am not shocked that I did that- I swear I am a classier girl than that. Okay, not really, but funny that you called me out.
Brian,
I would like to make a recommendation related to the “come in, check it out, and they don’t come back” situation.
This is simply my opinion, so if you don’t agree, no hard feelings. But, if someone calls (I’m guessing often they do, to check times, ask questions, etc), I would encourage them to come in, but not to watch, to participate. I would explain that they should come in gym clothes, ready to do a modified workout that will be adapted to their skill and current conditioning, whatever that may be. That way, once they come through the door and they are already in gym clothes, they are kind of hooked into staying and working out once. I believe that doing one workout before making a decision makes a big difference.
When you come in unfit and out of shape and watch CrossFit from the sidelines it can be intimidating. And you walk out feeling like, “Oh shit, I don’t think I can do that.” But if you come in, work out, sweat, feel the enthusiasm and have an opportunity to BE A PART OF the enthusiasm, you walk out A LOT less intimidated and, frankly, quite encouraged.
So…my two cents is, rather than inviting them to come watch a workout, I think the pitch/conversation should strongly encourage them to come in prepared to join us with the understanding they will be doing things at their own level, so not to worry.
If people are leaving after they’ve done a first workout with us, and then not returning, I would assume they are simply not committed enough yet in their own mind to make changes or take on the challenge. I’m sure it’s well explained that many of us come in unable to do pull-ups, etc and that we graduate up in our abilities. And anyone who has priced personal training knows that the CrossFit membership is a steal. So…it’s kinda on them at that point just to want it badly enough.
Deanna, that’s how Cory got me to drink the koolaid.
Guys & Gals,
I appreciate the advice, although I was half joking, mostly about people coming on the site and seeing the blog. The large majority of people that walk into our doors, come back, and bring friends and family over and over. After they join, they goto the site, join in the festivities, and eventually choose to blog on this site, instead of work.
***Warning*** We only pay for unemployment for our employees, NOT our members.
The blog will never get too out of hand. It’s great the way it is. 51 messages? Really? Find another CrossFit message board with that many….Sure, it’s dysfunctional, but it’s family, and you just gotta love em, right?
Lovely to see a big kumbaya love-a-thon go down on the blog. Lol
let’s make it 52 messages, brian (aka brain)! I’m ready for some pee: first one to show up at my house gets to pee on my hand! 3….2….1…. GO!
PS dawn, you get your ipod back tomorrow. i listened to the first song that played and the lyrics were “we have to take our clothes off…” LOVE IT. yep, for sure dawn’s ipod. : )
A) okay R Kelly…. who are you?!?!?
B) how did i just see this for the first time now?! oh my, i am dying here… “im gonna piss on you?!” LOL. guillermo, you started this mess!
Nothing will make my life complete but to turn your face into a toilet seat, drip drip drip. I want to piss on you.
Thank you “family” for getting me though tonight. Running is the death of me. It’s very humbling to come in last. Everyone kicked booty tonight. Especially Tammi, way to RX that shit girl!
Looking forward to another brutalful day at CFSC tomorrow!
db
Kyra I tore tonight for the first time in a while so I might b joining you in the golden shower party. Lol
And now the remix…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rtzpj03-2s
“It’s the remix edition of a song about pissing”
R Kelly likes cigars and gets dominated by Dawn at leg wrestling.