STRENGTH IN ADVERSITY

James 1:2-4
"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything."

I don’t know if there is a truer statement than the one stating “True character comes out in the times of adversity.” This past week has been one of those times for the team here at Crossfit Round Rock. As most of you know the Crossfit Games open is now upon us and we couldn’t be more excited. Coming up on the games has not been met without much adversity. Within one week, 3 of our coaches have come down with back injuries and will most likely have to skip this year’s open (although I do hear Woody is doing much better and may be good to go…yay!!). As a team we could handle this in one of two ways. One, we could have held our heads down, moped, and held a negative attitude towards the situation, or two, we could keep a positive attitude and push forward, as a team, with a positive attitude knowing that we would overcome.

Once again I am reassured that I am a part of a strong, positively driven team. Despite the goings on we have decided to rise above and stay positive. We realize that there is nothing that we cant accomplish when we stick together as a team and keep pushing forward. Needless to say, our true character is shining through as one of positivity, strength, and perseverance.

I cant tell you how blessed I feel to be around so many people that not only know how to stay positive in a time of adversity, but also one that expects to excel none-the-less! We are the A-Team and cannot be intimidated, put down, or stopped! We choose to learn and get better no matter what stands in our way.

Once again, I thank you all for reading and I hope that you can take something from this!

Jared Duyck aka "Tug"

The Voices In Our Head

"Don’t let evil conquer you, but conquer evil by doing good.” Romans 12:21

We all have voices inside of us all, speaking to us, leading us one way or another. One I am talking about is the one that keeps us from going that extra distance to make ourselves better. It’s the one that tells us to stay in bed another few “snoozes” when we could rather get up and start being productive. Its the voice that tells us “you are tired, just stop now” when we could give that little extra to push us over the hump. It’s the voice that comes in your workout and tells you that you are tired and should quit where you are, when we know that if we just find another 20 seconds of effort we can accomplish something that we never could have before. It is the one that keeps us from being great and truly reaching potential!

There is another voice inside of us that combats the negativity! Unfortunately we succumb to the negative side so much that we forget that it is there. There is a gift in all of us! Its that will to press on, that “little extra”. It’s the one that will unlock you from being average, and start you on the path to being great!

 What would happen if you start to listen to this voice? Your days will become more productive, your workouts will become more intense and fulfilling, that diet that you struggle with will begin to get easier and easier. That addiction you have struggled with will begin to disappear and soon become a thing of the past.

How do we make a habit of going that little extra? Its much simpler than it seems…learn to say “yes” to it! Try it once today! Just one time will get you the start to saying “yes”, and then comes the second time, the third, and so on till it becomes a habit, and that’s the best habit we can form. Forming a habit of not quitting, pressing on, moving forward, will make you an over comer! When we do this my friends, the sky is the limit!!

Answering the questions "why?"

"...so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others." Romans 12:5

Answering the question “Why”:

Why Crossfit?

                There are a lot of people now starting to hear about crossfit, and are curious to why there is such a big surge of it lately. Well, for me crossfit has provided me a way to be a part of something. The goal of crossfit in my eyes is simple. It is helping people improve much more than just their health. People are changing their lives! They are getting a higher sense of confidence, a chance to be a part of a team with a higher goal in mind, and getting to be a part of something that’s pure in its intentions to better anyone (being a kid, elderly, or ANYONE in between) that is wanting to make a major change for the good in their lives! All you have to do is get started, and crossfit will definitely help you get on that path, and help with the follow through on achieving a goal to better oneself.

Why Crossfit Round Rock?

                Now when you see the reasons to get involved in crossfit, you might ask “What is the difference that Crossfit Round Rock offers?” To me, CFRR has means everything! I walked in the door and was met immediately with open arms. A huge thing for me, when looking for something like this, is that I want to be in a positive environment. CFRR goes above and beyond this. Not only do they take in ANYONE looking for a change, but they also walk with you step by step through the process to make sure that you stay to the course to bettering yourself. You get the personal attention that you need to not only reaching goals, but staying on the path of living a completely healthy lifestyle. I believe people in life really want something to be a part of, and that is what is offered. CFRR is not just a place to get a great workout in, it’s a STATE OF MIND that everyone  shares to being great!!

What Being A Coach At CFRR Means To Me?

                I consider it a huge honor for the opportunity to be a coach at CFRR. This means to me that they see something in me that can not only hold to their extremely high standard, but also add to the already great team that has been established. Even in the short time that I have had to start building relationships with the coaches here, I already hold an even higher respect for each one of the coaches. So obviously I am excited to be able to add to this group and ready to add to the overall vision and goals that are at the foundation of what makes this place so great! Being a part of something that you believe in is key in life, and I am confident that God has placed me in a place where I can be that and much more!