Take yesterday as an example. I did 6x2 of snatch. Last time I did 5x3 and I built up to 157#. Well this time I was around 170#. So I know I'm getting stronger.
I decided to put on the bar 190#, which would have been a PR by 5#. But I was too freaking intimidated. I was getting the bar up, but I knew where my mind was at, and I knew I wasn't going to hit the lift even before I started. I attempted around 5 times. Each time was defeating.
Last week I struggled staying focused. I began to dread workouts. I began to doubt whether or not I can push like others can. And I missed a few sessions.
I'd say over the course of the week I grew as an athlete, but I didn't attack each and every day. I didn't grow daily.
Even this morning. I walked out to the shop with a little dread. I wasn't excited. I wasn't ramped up. I began the workout immediately thinking how much it sucks. The workout was 4 rounds for time of 7 power cleans of 185#, 14 bar facing burpees, and 21 wall balls. My time was 20:10. I know I sand bagged it. I pushed hard the final round, but I sand bagged the other 3, let's be honest. Most of the other athletes on Misfit had times around 10 minutes.
Now I may not have gotten all the way to 10 just yet, but it should have been faster. Time to refresh myself mentally.
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I am reminded about what my friend, Josh Wheeler, said to me. We are only as strong as we are mentally. And we are only as strong mentally as we are spiritually. My spirit connecting and staying connected with the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of Jesus. That is the key. "All things are possible with Christ."
The health of my soul. The nutrition of my soul. This is the basis and foundation to everything that is good and strong in my life. I must take this piece seriously. Have I put as much thought into my spiritual health as I have my physical and mental training?
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