June Committed Club!
And just like that, we’ve come to the end of another strength cycle. For so many of us, we saw strides in our strength, capacity, and technique over the past nine weeks, and had a chance to celebrate that by re-testing our lifts. Completing a strength cycle is a great accomplishment, regardless of the outcome. For me, I grabbed three new PR’s - and while most people could fixate on the number itself, I would rather think about how this strength cycle helped me to rearrange the way I approach my own strengths and weaknesses in a workout.
This past month, I rearranged my attitude and mindset towards strength. It’s no secret that I am more of a bodyweight athlete, and admittedly, I get intimidated while lifting around others. Frustrated, even. And then, I pause…I have to remember that the only output that matters in the room is mine. MINE. So, I approached each week in this strength cycle as an opportunity to reflect on the following:
What can I strengthen in my technique today?
How can I self-talk in a way that will affirm my capabilities?
Who can I ask for support when I am feeling stuck?
In what ways can I celebrate these wins to help set new goals?
These are the questions I brought with me into the gym across not only our strength sessions, but our Open workouts as well. While I don’t enjoy some of the feelings associated with those workouts, I do love the chance to “beat the old Kady”. It’s such a beautiful way to see just how far I’ve come. But in this past month, the consistency that I have created for myself has also been affirmed. Showing up matters. But let me be clear - so do rest days, hydration, sleep, and making space to enjoy life. I paid attention to all of those things, and it paid off. More isn’t better, my friends. Consistency in the things you do matters more. Let me repeat that - More is not better.
So, as we walk into a new month, I celebrate you! I celebrate you for showing up, for grabbing PR’s, or for missing goals and using that to walk forward towards an even bigger one. Keep working hard, family, and let’s get after the month of July!
June Committed Club: (80 Athletes……EIGHTY!)
Victoria Morris
Carey Mantici
Hailey Hughto
Clara Newswanger
Viviana Colon
Arturo Velazquez
Heather Swyka
Keith Al-Chokhachy
Cathy Craven
Jennifer Maguire
Coach Kady
Krirk Pongsema
Steve Lepter
Shenese Owner
Jill and Corbin Cullen
Ashley and Brian Dekker
Justyna Niezgoda
Bernie Doherty
Ryan Pepe
Brynn McKenry
Brooke McClelland
Kraig Riley
Jeanette Shuett
SJ Desai
Phillip and Brooke Simpson
Danielle Rodgers
Danny Shatley
Kevin Rodgers
Morgan and Megan McRay
Sara and Kendal Gray
Mellisa Cullum
Jonathan South
Courtney Spence
Kristen Edwards
Joe Haes
Coach Victoria
Tina Prettyman
Jackie Mills
Seth Bryan
Brandon Bell
Amanda and Siobhan Pagano
Jessica Schlichting
Beth Ward
Pradeep Nallabothula
Emily Schroder
Steve Lebischak
Chris and Joann Townsend
Flor Ramirez
Steph Miller
Matt Drozdz
Maria Skinner
Danielle Hall
Chase Luff
Chris Al-Chokhachy
Jessica Mahoney
Chris Lukasiewicz
Chris Solda
Nino DeLisi
Tarika Rahme
Katie Lopa
Paul Perna
Sarah Rodek
Kyndall Wyngaard
Lenny Aguilar
Mike Oreskovich
Coach Owen
Clarence Swift
Chris Beronio
Coach Brian
Faith Hughto
Dana Fowlkes
Jean Pierre Oduber
Paul Ackerman
There is something special about our community, my friends. Continue to uplift each other, because it matters. We have the power to bring out the best in ourselves each time we walk through the doors. So - let’s do just that. As always, I’ll see you at the gym!
Big Hugs,
Coach Kady