As someone who runs ultramarathons up and over the mountain trails of the good ol’ USA, this is a great quote to keep filed away. Here are some more that help me through difficult and challenging endurance attempts:

• “Never make a race decision on an uphill”
• “Crossfitters never quit”
• “There are others suffering too – some more than you”

Next time you’re in a race, or even challenged by life in general, chant one of these and keep moving forward.

WOD – “Helen”

Three rounds for time of:

• 400 meter run
• 21 kettlebell (dumbell) swings (1.5 pood or 55lbs)
• 12 pull-ups

Summary:

Christian: ~14:00 (stuck using a wall clock) as RX’d

• 400 meter run – treadmill
  • 9.1
  • 9.2
  • 9.5 (but I question treadmill calibration)
• 21 kettlebell swings
  • as rx’d with 55lb dumbell
• 12 pull-ups
  • my nemesis – all broken up
  • last set, lat 6 reps ‘jumping’