I've been at a low ebb, emotionally. Not so low that I can't do what I need to, not so low that I don't enjoy crossfit, but low nonetheless. I was wondering when the infertility induced low might end, when a clear answer about how to go forward apropos to IVF or not might appear. I was wondering when I might be able to regard each circumstance with which I am faced neutrally, rather than mentally trying the future child/childfree cloak on.
It's hard when you are feeling bogged down to know what the actual problem is.
Essentially it is just a matter of being afraid that bad stuff would happen, and that I would not be able to cope with it. In the past, FYI, bad stuff has happened and I have dealt with it and moved forward.
As it has before, the barbell bought me clarity. We were doing clean and jerks tonight at Crossfit.
If you care to watch the video (or not), you will see it is a technical movement that requires a swift, strong initial pull.
As the bar got heavier, I would start pulling the bar off the ground then hesitate.
I did not get my C&J past 40kg...my prior best is 43.5kg from about 5 months back, and I really wanted to crack 45kg today.
These complex movements do not work without a. loads of practice and foresight and b. an attitude of "I got this". It is quite natural to be scared when approaching a heavy bar, as there is a risk of injury with improper movement. However, hesitation does not help.
I could do with this attitude towards my box jumps. And also more generally in life.
I wondered what I would be able to do without being so consumed by fear?
My buzzword for 2016 was patience - I've certainly needed that! Perhaps my word for next year will be fearless.
PS - Yesterday, I approached my 2RM back squats yesterday with a little fear and a lot of confidence, the right ratio, and did the biggest squat I'd ever done - 65kg x 2.
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