Well, it is official. The Paleo Challenge is officially over. We at CFWS are so proud at the commitment and discipline we saw from so many people. More importantly, we are so happy at the performance and health gains after just three months.
Today we began re-testing some of the WODs. They are Helen, Grace, Max Deadlift, and Max Pull Ups. We will continue to do this until the end of next week so if you are in the challenge be sure you get each one done. Also, we will need to take “after” photos by the end of next week.
Testimonials can be emailed to any of the coaches listed on our website. Tell us everything! How did this change your life? The way you look, feel, perform? What were your obstacles? How did you overcome them? What was the overall outcome? Be as candid as you feel comfortable.
All of these things should be completed by the end of next week. That’s 9/18/09. If you find that the end of the week is upon you and one of these things has not yet been done, don’t be afraid to tell your coach, “hey, I need to take an after photo” or “I need to do Helen! “ Well, don’t yell it. Just ask.
As I mentioned before, we already started some of the re-testing and some of the results are astounding. It was a very exciting day for many people. We will give more details later.
Way to work hard everyone! And hopefully you all have become such believers that the challenge doesn’t end here. Keep it going. The sky’s the limit!
I just want to give a shout-out to Leah.. Being in class with you yesterday was awesome. Pulling a 260# DL (whoa) and shaving 3 minutes of your Helen were demonstrations of your amazing progress! Congrats!!
I’m going to second that shout out. Leah, you have come so far. And the best part is that this is still just the begining. You are an absolute stud!
Ah, thanks guys! I really appreciate it! Yesterday was pretty great, but I was kind of tired later on-that DL was tough! I thought I was lifting heavy before, but this one…and I can’t even believe Vero yesterday!!
It is easy to just think about how hard something still is today, or how slow I run right now, and so on. But what was really great about yesterday was the chance to think more deeply about where I have come from over the summer, and the bench mark WODs really drove that home.
With the end of the challenge so close, you can’t believe how much I want to cheat! But Sam and Cliff, don’t worry, I have one cheat day almost all planned out for this weekend and then it is back to paleo-zone.
I would just like to say how much I enjoyed coaching yesterday. I know each and every one of you make small gains everyday and every week as I see it in my classes. But the retesting after the paleo really reminded me how far some of you have come in the last 3 months. Each of you have made tremendous progress and I hope just cause the challenge is over, you wont stop all the hard work and go back to your old habits. I hope this has been a good lesson and changed some of your lives for the better. I can’t wait to read the testimonials! Great job
wait did Golden come to class twice?……
Golden=CrossFitGod
Congratulations Leah, Mike and all Paleo challengers!!!
It’s nice to witness how healthy food and training can improve performance and well being.
Leah, keep going girl, by the end of the year you’ll kick my b.. with your DL and I will enjoy it very much.