A true CrossFit momma

Yesterday the gym was chalk full of kids.  There were little one, big ones, sad ones, happy ones, patient ones and yes some anxious ones.   All with one thing in common, they were all waiting on their moms to finish up so they could get on with their Saturdays.  Most families were on their way to the next event on the schedule.  It made me realize how special and unique this group of moms, who carved out an hour on their busy weekend, really are.  There are all types of mommys out there, its true that it takes all kinds and really no two are the exact same.  There are super moms, stay at home moms and working moms. Then there are the best friend moms, perfectionist moms and the go with the flow moms.   

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from CrossFit Carmel
(http://crossfitcarmel.com/ )

Since having little Miss M almost three years ago I have met a variety of mommy's.  But nothing could have prepared me for the kinds of moms I have met since starting to CrossFit.  Its like its an undiscovered maternal style, an underground movement, almost cult like, waiting to be unearthed and calling for converts . A CrossFit mom is many things.  She is tough, focused and organized.  A sporty, aggressive, competitive women with a sensitive, caring, feminine side.    Interested in trying new things and going all out when she does.  CrossFit moms love to welcome fresh meat..I mean new moms to the fold, they visit when they should be warming up and don't mind doing their errands with a post workout "glow".   She manages to pack her day full of all the things other mothers do, but knows how important it is to squeeze in a little time to take care of herself and sweat it out at her local box, in her garage or even at the arena between games.   Busy teaching her children by example,she stays active and eats well.  A women all about the team, the community and cheering her friends and family on. She is a true hybrid of some of the best qualities a mom can have.  Her wardrobe is more yoga than couture and her staple hair style is a trendy pony.  A master of multitasking she can perform exercises while holding her child or tend to a crying baby at the same time as opening a snack pack while tearing through her workout.  She carries a bag that holds not just her wallet and cell phone but diapers, wipes, WOD book, runners and her daily organizer.  And although many people have commented on how good she looks and how much of the baby weight she has lost, she has hardly (...I said hardly ;) ) noticed because she is the happiest, healthiest and most energetic she has been in years. 



from East Sacremento CrossFit (http://crossfiteastsac.typepad.com/crossfit_east_sacramento/2010/01/index.html)