04.17.2010-Saturday-RedShed Rest Day

The training to get to the Sectionals was hard enough, deciding not to compete in the Regionals was even harder.
I love CrossFit, but I love my family and the Shed even more.
Thanks to my well-rounded team of experts that were in place to help with my training, keeping me on track with nutrition, putting up with the demands that this journey entailed and of course was my cheering section (both in person and from a distance).
My decision not to compete in the Regionals was made prior to the weekend of the Sectionals and confirmed this past week.
One of my goals for 2010 was to compete outside of the Shed and place within the top 30 at the Sectionals. Those goals were met. It was a great experience and thank you for being a part of it.
SvW-
This does NOT mean I am giving up my early training time…will still be the first one in and out of the Shed in the morning, listening to Clutch really loud, but with a different focus. Did you ever really show up on time to train with Pat anyway?!
Pat, Ally and Cait – I love you lots!
Take yourself to higher places!

The training to get to the Sectionals was hard enough, deciding not to compete in the Regionals was even harder.
I love CrossFit, but I love my family and the Shed even more.
Thanks to my well-rounded team of experts that were in place to help with my training, keeping me on track with nutrition, putting up with the demands that this journey entailed and of course was my cheering section (both in person and from a distance).
My decision not to compete in the Regionals was made prior to the weekend of the Sectionals and confirmed this past week.
One of my goals for 2010 was to compete outside of the Shed and place within the top 30 at the Sectionals. Those goals were met. It was a great experience and thank you for being a part of it.
SvW-
This does NOT mean I am giving up my early training time…will still be the first one in and out of the Shed in the morning, listening to Clutch really loud, but with a different focus. Did you ever really show up on time to train with Pat anyway?!
Pat, Ally and Cait – I love you lots!
Take yourself to higher places!

The training to get to the Sectionals was hard enough, deciding not to compete in the Regionals was even harder.
I love CrossFit, but I love my family and the Shed even more.
Thanks to my well-rounded team of experts that were in place to help with my training, keeping me on track with nutrition, putting up with the demands that this journey entailed and of course was my cheering section (both in person and from a distance).
My decision not to compete in the Regionals was made prior to the weekend of the Sectionals and confirmed this past week.
One of my goals for 2010 was to compete outside of the Shed and place within the top 30 at the Sectionals. Those goals were met. It was a great experience and thank you for being a part of it.
SvW-
This does NOT mean I am giving up my early training time…will still be the first one in and out of the Shed in the morning, listening to Clutch really loud, but with a different focus. Did you ever really show up on time to train with Pat anyway?!
Pat, Ally and Cait – I love you lots!
Take yourself to higher places!

The training to get to the Sectionals was hard enough, deciding not to compete in the Regionals was even harder.
I love CrossFit, but I love my family and the Shed even more.
Thanks to my well-rounded team of experts that were in place to help with my training, keeping me on track with nutrition, putting up with the demands that this journey entailed and of course was my cheering section (both in person and from a distance).
My decision not to compete in the Regionals was made prior to the weekend of the Sectionals and confirmed this past week.
One of my goals for 2010 was to compete outside of the Shed and place within the top 30 at the Sectionals. Those goals were met. It was a great experience and thank you for being a part of it.
SvW-
This does NOT mean I am giving up my early training time…will still be the first one in and out of the Shed in the morning, listening to Clutch really loud, but with a different focus. Did you ever really show up on time to train with Pat anyway?!
Pat, Ally and Cait – I love you lots!
Take yourself to higher places!

It is amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it. I can’t say how inspirational and motivational it was to see you compete at the regionals. The best part is that those at Red Shed get exposed to this inspiration and motivation every day — what more can you ask for?
Ally Cat a certified CF trainer yet?

It is amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it. I can’t say how inspirational and motivational it was to see you compete at the regionals. The best part is that those at Red Shed get exposed to this inspiration and motivation every day — what more can you ask for?
Ally Cat a certified CF trainer yet?

It is amazing what you can achieve when you put your mind to it. I can’t say how inspirational and motivational it was to see you compete at the regionals. The best part is that those at Red Shed get exposed to this inspiration and motivation every day — what more can you ask for?
Ally Cat a certified CF trainer yet?

Sometimes you just gottta take a look at what is really important. I have posted it several times…. when you focus on What’s Important Now, you WIN.
In our humble gym, we may not have any athletes in the games, but we have tremendous athletes nontheless, with even greater character.
When McCoy started, he could not do a pull-up… now he does pull-up WODs scaled up with a 10# vest.
Click on the evolution of the shed link, and notice the “evolution of DP”… he is a totally different athlete from when he started.
Those are just two examples that make my career choice, and my passion for training legit (at least for me). So many of you (ShedHeads) have accomplished so much more than you ever imagined, and many of you have the scars and bruises to prove it!!
Janine, as per your choice not to compete, let it be known that we are not disappointed in your decision. We all believe that you will lead us to the promised land whether you go to the games or not. You are well respected and a great inspiration to all of us, family included!
Nothing is impossible!
Enjoy the weekend everyone! See you all on Monday for another intense week!!

Sometimes you just gottta take a look at what is really important. I have posted it several times…. when you focus on What’s Important Now, you WIN.
In our humble gym, we may not have any athletes in the games, but we have tremendous athletes nontheless, with even greater character.
When McCoy started, he could not do a pull-up… now he does pull-up WODs scaled up with a 10# vest.
Click on the evolution of the shed link, and notice the “evolution of DP”… he is a totally different athlete from when he started.
Those are just two examples that make my career choice, and my passion for training legit (at least for me). So many of you (ShedHeads) have accomplished so much more than you ever imagined, and many of you have the scars and bruises to prove it!!
Janine, as per your choice not to compete, let it be known that we are not disappointed in your decision. We all believe that you will lead us to the promised land whether you go to the games or not. You are well respected and a great inspiration to all of us, family included!
Nothing is impossible!
Enjoy the weekend everyone! See you all on Monday for another intense week!!

Sometimes you just gottta take a look at what is really important. I have posted it several times…. when you focus on What’s Important Now, you WIN.
In our humble gym, we may not have any athletes in the games, but we have tremendous athletes nontheless, with even greater character.
When McCoy started, he could not do a pull-up… now he does pull-up WODs scaled up with a 10# vest.
Click on the evolution of the shed link, and notice the “evolution of DP”… he is a totally different athlete from when he started.
Those are just two examples that make my career choice, and my passion for training legit (at least for me). So many of you (ShedHeads) have accomplished so much more than you ever imagined, and many of you have the scars and bruises to prove it!!
Janine, as per your choice not to compete, let it be known that we are not disappointed in your decision. We all believe that you will lead us to the promised land whether you go to the games or not. You are well respected and a great inspiration to all of us, family included!
Nothing is impossible!
Enjoy the weekend everyone! See you all on Monday for another intense week!!

Sometimes you just gottta take a look at what is really important. I have posted it several times…. when you focus on What’s Important Now, you WIN.
In our humble gym, we may not have any athletes in the games, but we have tremendous athletes nontheless, with even greater character.
When McCoy started, he could not do a pull-up… now he does pull-up WODs scaled up with a 10# vest.
Click on the evolution of the shed link, and notice the “evolution of DP”… he is a totally different athlete from when he started.
Those are just two examples that make my career choice, and my passion for training legit (at least for me). So many of you (ShedHeads) have accomplished so much more than you ever imagined, and many of you have the scars and bruises to prove it!!
Janine, as per your choice not to compete, let it be known that we are not disappointed in your decision. We all believe that you will lead us to the promised land whether you go to the games or not. You are well respected and a great inspiration to all of us, family included!
Nothing is impossible!
Enjoy the weekend everyone! See you all on Monday for another intense week!!

I just had my kids to that park this morning.
I’ve managed to drop 20lbs, 3″ off the waist, and am stronger than I’ve ever been.
Now if I can manage to get a muscleup in before the end of the year…
My wife got in shape so quickly that I’ve actually asked her to back it down a little.
J9 – You are awesome and the decision to put your family first is the right decision. Whenever I tell myself that if I spent a little more time at the shed I could achieve my goals much more quickly…but then I would not get to spend very much time with my kids.

I just had my kids to that park this morning.
I’ve managed to drop 20lbs, 3″ off the waist, and am stronger than I’ve ever been.
Now if I can manage to get a muscleup in before the end of the year…
My wife got in shape so quickly that I’ve actually asked her to back it down a little.
J9 – You are awesome and the decision to put your family first is the right decision. Whenever I tell myself that if I spent a little more time at the shed I could achieve my goals much more quickly…but then I would not get to spend very much time with my kids.

I just had my kids to that park this morning.
I’ve managed to drop 20lbs, 3″ off the waist, and am stronger than I’ve ever been.
Now if I can manage to get a muscleup in before the end of the year…
My wife got in shape so quickly that I’ve actually asked her to back it down a little.
J9 – You are awesome and the decision to put your family first is the right decision. Whenever I tell myself that if I spent a little more time at the shed I could achieve my goals much more quickly…but then I would not get to spend very much time with my kids.

Definitely a respectible decision J9. You are an awesome athlete whether you compete or not.
@Pat, those pictures are amazing of DP but still doesn’t show his true evolution. I think you started taking pictures in the middle of his tranformation. He definitely has come a long way and I’m impressed and proud of athlete he has become. Thanks to the shed and of course his dedication.

Definitely a respectible decision J9. You are an awesome athlete whether you compete or not.
@Pat, those pictures are amazing of DP but still doesn’t show his true evolution. I think you started taking pictures in the middle of his tranformation. He definitely has come a long way and I’m impressed and proud of athlete he has become. Thanks to the shed and of course his dedication.

Definitely a respectible decision J9. You are an awesome athlete whether you compete or not.
@Pat, those pictures are amazing of DP but still doesn’t show his true evolution. I think you started taking pictures in the middle of his tranformation. He definitely has come a long way and I’m impressed and proud of athlete he has become. Thanks to the shed and of course his dedication.

Definitely a respectible decision J9. You are an awesome athlete whether you compete or not.
@Pat, those pictures are amazing of DP but still doesn’t show his true evolution. I think you started taking pictures in the middle of his tranformation. He definitely has come a long way and I’m impressed and proud of athlete he has become. Thanks to the shed and of course his dedication.

And dp’s tapeworm…Don’t forget to give Clarence credit!!!

And dp’s tapeworm…Don’t forget to give Clarence credit!!!

And dp’s tapeworm…Don’t forget to give Clarence credit!!!

J9,
You are a remarkable women and athlete regardless of your goals to compete. You have shown all of us women that the balance of life, work family and fitness is achievable! Your success is evident each day when you walk in the shed and the love you are shown from your husband and girls. Their smiles say it all!
I thank you for all you and Pat for all you have shown me, it is a remarkable way of life!

J9,
You are a remarkable women and athlete regardless of your goals to compete. You have shown all of us women that the balance of life, work family and fitness is achievable! Your success is evident each day when you walk in the shed and the love you are shown from your husband and girls. Their smiles say it all!
I thank you for all you and Pat for all you have shown me, it is a remarkable way of life!

J9,
You are a remarkable women and athlete regardless of your goals to compete. You have shown all of us women that the balance of life, work family and fitness is achievable! Your success is evident each day when you walk in the shed and the love you are shown from your husband and girls. Their smiles say it all!
I thank you for all you and Pat for all you have shown me, it is a remarkable way of life!

J9,
You are a remarkable women and athlete regardless of your goals to compete. You have shown all of us women that the balance of life, work family and fitness is achievable! Your success is evident each day when you walk in the shed and the love you are shown from your husband and girls. Their smiles say it all!
I thank you for all you and Pat for all you have shown me, it is a remarkable way of life!

Aunt Stephie-
I am waiting for you to get certified with me!

Aunt Stephie-
I am waiting for you to get certified with me!

Aunt Stephie-
I am waiting for you to get certified with me!

ahh…
if only to be a part of the red shed family
you guys are awesome. Pat and J9 great job on developing so much more then a gym.

ahh…
if only to be a part of the red shed family
you guys are awesome. Pat and J9 great job on developing so much more then a gym.

ahh…
if only to be a part of the red shed family
you guys are awesome. Pat and J9 great job on developing so much more then a gym.

ahh…
if only to be a part of the red shed family
you guys are awesome. Pat and J9 great job on developing so much more then a gym.