Not your Grandma's Sport....

Well - I just wanted to pick up a little slack in the mommy bragging department.  Lately, as Ashley's husband Mike has been deployed, she's found a little 'hobbie'... nope - not scrapbooking, nope - not knitting - nope - not even hang gliding... although I'm pretty sure that's on the list somewhere.  Currently she's developed a real talent for Cross Fit Competitions.  She's currently a Combat instructor for Gold's Gym, but there needed to be a bit more of an 'over the edge' challenge.  I've heard her talk of these workout - with total envy of course, and I've seen how amazingly dedicated she is to her sport.  But it wasn't until I went to see her compete that I realized how freaking high she's ranked in the sport!  As of this competition she was 4th in the South West Region - ok - not an easy feat.   This particular competition involved 3 intense areas - I'm pretty sure I'll butcher the names so I'll just explain it.... And it's out of order... but it's lift, push and jump...


There is a 24 inch box that she had to jump up on for
15 counts - there is a judge/counter there making sure
she's completing each task correctly.  The girl in the back
is one of the owners of Cross Fit 22 from Bountiful.
She was also competing...
(She is also totally beautiful!!!)



The lift - well is pretty obvious... ouch
that's a lot of weight.  You can see the counters/judge
behind her on the floor with another competitor.



The push-ups they do are not the normal kind.
Kinda freaky to watch - you are flat on the ground,
then you push up to full extension, then drop to the
ground and lift your hands - that's 1.  She had to
do 15 in rapid order.

The total rotation of the 3 events are timed to 15 minutes.
I have never seen such exhaustion ever.
This is what they all look like afterwards.
Close by is the Barf Bucket... literally.

This is the sweat left on the floor
after she could actually stand up!

......and then she's ready to go again....

I learned a lot that day about my daughter.  I saw the fierce competitor in her.  The accurateness of her efforts.  The dedication and knowledge of the sport.  I met people there that were kind and considerate - but they could probably move all the weigh equipment with one hand.  There was an amazing showing of  sportsmanship that is rarely seen.  Each one cheered each other on, then competed against each other and then turned around and cheered when they heard each others scores.  There were husbands and wives competing - and brothers and sisters.  I was SO jealous!!!  They all asked about Mike - because they had heard that he is as amazing as Ashley and they want him on their Cross Fit team.  I've also noticed that they have all 'friended' him on face book - encouraging him to come and be a part of them.  I've been active in sports my whole life somehow or another, and this is something I truly need to get listed on my bucket list.  Way to go Ashley - your kids  will be born with muscles, and carrying a protein shake.  You can find out more about Cross Fit and the competitions on Google!  I dare you to try it!

(I think I might indulge!)