Showout Boot Camp Christmas Party

I am fortunate enough to coach some amazing, dedicated, and fun clients at CrossFit Central. Last Thursday my Relentless boot campers from Deep Eddy, Lake Pointe, and Dick Nichols locations came together at Rio for dinner and drinks (pics above). It was the perfect setting for everyone to get to know each other, exchange workout/nutrition tips, celebrate the holidays, and have fun without burpees =). I must say that my boot campers clean up well!

Quote for the day-- "Never forget that each new day is bringing you closer to your dreams."

Thank you to everyone who came to the Showout Boot Camp Christmas Party. Each of you inspire and educate me in different capacities. Because of you all, I know that each day I am moving closer to my dreams/goals!

Kettlebell Certified

I am officially CrossFit Kettlebell certified. YAYYYYYYYYY!!! I spent the weekend at Bayou City CrossFit in Houston with Jeff Martone and about 25 other individuals from across the country and perfected 20 different kettlebell exercises. I am fortunate to be at CrossFit Central where we have a Kettlebell progam, so I felt confident about the movements going into this weekend. After 2 full 8-hour days of being beat with a kettlebell (I have bruises to prove it), I feel more equipped to coach kettlebells to my clients as well as program workouts. I learned a lot of new drills and kettlebell combinations.

The best part of the weekend was when Jeff used me as a human kettlebell to perform a Turkish get-up (see the pics above). I'll post the video on my blog as soon as I get it. Let's just say at the top of the movement I screamed.

Chinese Proverb

Dick Nichols 6:00PM Tu/Th Relentless boot camp

If one has determination, then things will get done. -- Chinese Proverb

I could not have said it better myself. The other day in Relentless Boot Camp at Lake Pointe I said, "Excuses are like butt holes; everyone has one." I admit probably not the most tactful statement that has ever come out of my mouth, but it goes hand in hand with the Chinese Proverb above. Determination is a quality everyone possesses; however, it is how we use that determination to produce results, not quit, keep moving, and remove excuses.

This past year has been a test of my determination physically, mentally, and professionally. If you would have asked me a year ago if I would be a full-time coach at CrossFit Central and pursuing my dream career, I probably would have looked at you and said, "I can only wish..." Here it is a year later and I am living the dream, but what is even more amazing is my determination has honestly just now kicked in full speed.

I think I would add one more word to the Chinese Proverb--passion. Determination and passion lead to getting things done.

What do you want to get done in 2010? Start mapping out your goals now!