Friday, October 22, 2010

Last day of elements and the benchmark bbq is here

What qualifies as a good CrossFitter?
3 - 2 - 1 GO!  Less than a few minutes later the workout is over.  Someone is doubled over on the floor, hoping to keep lunch down even though it was consumed hours ago.  Sweat drips off of them in buckets and cheers surround them as they slowly climb to their feet.  A fire-breather has just put on a tremendous display of athleticism and fitness!!
Is this the definition of a great CrossFitter, or is there more to it?  Does it take more than just significant prowess of the 10 Physical Skills of Fitness?  Is there a non-physical aspect to this game, something deeper than strength and metabolic conditioning?
There must be a set of characteristics or traits inherent to any athlete that would delineate them from good to great.  These attributes, these qualities are never really looked at.  They tend to fall to the side as performance takes the main-stage.
What are these characteristics?  How might someone identify a great CrossFitter?  POST THOUGHTS TO COMMENTS, PLEASE!

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