TSC
Every time I write "snatches" on the board for a workout, one person groans and one person grins. This movement is never easy. It demands focus on the entire body. At the top position every muscle is engaged creating a literal pillar of strength.
As the TSC approaches, I push on my classes to sign up. There is hemming, hawing and a shuffling of feet. They mumble excuses about why they are not ready.
I ask myself,
"Why do we train as a group?"
Then I laugh at the irony. We do it because as a team we can accomplish more than we would alone. We do it because it is fun. It helps get out of our heads and it builds camaraderie. I watch people grow stronger in the gym, and then shy away from a little friendly competition with themselves and each other. I know why. It is scary to be held to a standard and to see where you fit. It is scary to perform. It is also deeply valuable to face these fears.
I remember when I was first training in the gym 3 years ago. Our trainer, James had more faith in me then I had in myself. I exceeded my own expectations and found a grounding practice of strength which is always available to me. Now I am honored to pass this on to my own classes.
So I'm just gonna place the link for sign up right here...
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