Inspiration

For the last two Saturdays Ignite has been the place to be for a little warm fuzzy feel good inspiration.

Last weekend it was the "Redefining the Pin up girl" Calendar shoot. And although it was a long and at some points tedious day, eleven of CrossFit Red Deer's finest ladies got together, brought their best paleo dish and spent the day smiling, laughing, posing and stepping outside of their comfort zones.   It was a super special day in an effort to raise money for the Breast Cancer Foundation of Canada.  Whenever a group of like minded women get together, celebrate their strength and their beauty and band together for a cause that is close to all their hearts you know its going to be a fantastic time. It wouldn't have happened without support of many talented folks so hats off the to those of you, but most importantly I tip my hat to the real women of CrossFit and kudos for helping to redefine the pin up girl. 

Then today....A throw down! A "friendly" 4 WOD challenge between two Red Deer boxes. There is something about a CrossFit competition that makes me weep like I am nine months pregnant again.  I can't it explain it but I LOVE it! It must have something to do with  watching a mom of three who only starting competitively training a short time ago face down JACKIE and kick her thruster sucking butt.  Or maybe it has something to do with the fact that you are standing beside a supportive wife who makes sure she cheers just the right amount as not to throw off her husbands rhythm during his row because she wants him to do his best.  It could also be the tension and anticipation in the air as the final three seconds ticks off the clock before the fire breathers are set loose.  Possibly its even the feeling of new found camaraderie between two rival boxes as everyone celebrates the athletes, no matter their affiliation, as they finish their WOD.  Maybe it is so powerful to watch these competitions because you know how hard the athletes are pushing themselves and how each and every person on that pull up rig is doing whatever it takes to finish and are leaving every part of themselves out there.  Whatever it is, it gets me every single time!  

T-Raw halfway through the first WOD of the day

Good times at Ignite Fitness :)

Nothing cooler than a strong women