tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post5835705055318295279..comments2023-09-15T07:26:57.345-04:00Comments on Katie's Mindless Ramblings: "I'm gonna come at you like a spider monkey!"Katiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-33552218195404504712008-07-18T06:01:00.000-04:002008-07-18T06:01:00.000-04:00Hmmm... Lars, that's an interesting perspective. ...Hmmm... Lars, that's an interesting perspective. I kind of rather like that. A turf war... protecting what we perceive to be ours... neat thought.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-91803683172956504312008-07-18T01:16:00.000-04:002008-07-18T01:16:00.000-04:00Hmm, maybe slightly. If there were like twenty of ...Hmm, maybe slightly. If there were like twenty of them :)<BR/><BR/>On-topic: It's a bit like a turf war isn't it? We all would like to protect what we percieve to be ours.Larshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517625127751004046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-13318152926873910902008-07-17T18:57:00.000-04:002008-07-17T18:57:00.000-04:00Maybe they don't look scary, but if one was flying...Maybe they don't look scary, but if one was flying at you, do you think you might be slightly concerned?Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-76846327141371567422008-07-17T17:44:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:44:00.000-04:00blogger ate my spidermonkey linkhttp://animals.nat...blogger ate my spidermonkey link<BR/><BR/>http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/spider-monkey.htmlLarshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517625127751004046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-28301602224368411732008-07-17T17:43:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:43:00.000-04:00Ho my, where to start:Video: I'm gonna go out on a...Ho my, where to start:<BR/><BR/>Video: I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say that I find anything put out by Will Ferrel or most of his "comedian" colleagues (Sandler, Stiller, etc...) instantly forgettable. <BR/><BR/>Defending the faith, sorry crossfit: I've never had the urge to evangelize anything I've been into. I don't know why, but I've always been perfectly happy doing my thing, and letting everyone else do theirs. Now if someone were to come up to me and ask me, that'd be something else entirely :)<BR/><BR/>Spider Monkeys:<BR/><A HREF="http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/spider-monkey.html" REL="nofollow"> </A><BR/>Don't really look all that scary now do they?Larshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15517625127751004046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-29790536196986338822008-07-17T17:21:00.000-04:002008-07-17T17:21:00.000-04:00And how long were you going to hold onto that tidb...And how long were you going to hold onto that tidbit huh? Geez Brad. :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-90058066006052119882008-07-17T16:08:00.000-04:002008-07-17T16:08:00.000-04:00My Uncle was a guest star on Walker, Texas Ranger....My Uncle was a guest star on Walker, Texas Ranger.Bradhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16419682411796280139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-8637642685490787742008-07-17T14:49:00.000-04:002008-07-17T14:49:00.000-04:00Getting this post back on track though, Justa, I a...Getting this post back on track though, Justa, I agree that we have many different reasons for why we get so upset, but I really feel that the largest one is because we are all so personally attached to CrossFit. We all have our own success stories to share, and so we want everyone to have that same experience. We are convinced that everyone should do it since it worked for us. <BR/><BR/>I agree that most do have people who don't understand and question us. Myself included, although my family is coming around. I think some of our backlash may also be because we want to prove to these people that we're not wrong, and we're not crazy, but in our fervent denial of these things, we unfortunately though tend to make them look true. Not all of us of course, but some of us. The comment made by Spiderchick on the main site comes to mind. I don't think her offering to beat the old captain bodes well for the rest of us. <BR/><BR/>PT, you are right that CrossFit isn't for everyone, although it could be with proper training and coaching. The problem is, that not everyone has that, and improper form, as well all know, is what truly does set us up to get injured. People get injured using the machines just as often, but no one seems to notice that because, well, that's not crazy. <BR/><BR/>As for Captain Picker, I do agree. In my post I said I was surprised at some of the very angry responses that were put out there. I think some of them were a direct result of shooting a response and thinking after the fact. Something as a teacher I try very hard not to do, because once you pop off about something in an email, you can't take it back. I do think some of the posts were dead on, and some of them were extreme. PT tests are in no way scaled, so how are they not considered an off the shelf program? But regardless, my point at the end is that although Captain Picker definitely shot himself in the foot in the CrossFit community and will forever be known for what he said, I think it was a good thing. I think that it made people talk, and hopefully it got him to think. I know through reading through the posts, some very thoughful emails were sent offerring to take time to teach him about CrossFit. Hopefully he will read through them and decide to listen to his brothers and sisters in arms who are in high support of this program.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-67362531458688535882008-07-17T13:11:00.000-04:002008-07-17T13:11:00.000-04:00Pt... don't try to suck up now... you're already i...Pt... don't try to suck up now... you're already in the dog house... :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-34652630136226840212008-07-17T12:42:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:42:00.000-04:00Will Ferrell rocks. Pearl the landlord is one of m...Will Ferrell rocks. <BR/>Pearl the landlord is one of my favorites.<BR/>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euFog2rgIl4<BR/><BR/>Step Brothers looks good too.P.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02973665753478059473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-91905745519344571162008-07-17T12:21:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:21:00.000-04:00Ok, well then Darcy you get a hall pass until this...Ok, well then Darcy you get a hall pass until this evening... :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-82684115218769455332008-07-17T12:19:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:19:00.000-04:00Work blocks streaming so sadly I can't watch the v...Work blocks streaming so sadly I can't watch the video till tonight :(Darcy 'D2'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18302098160172193900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-57700205527475356802008-07-17T12:09:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:09:00.000-04:00I am however upset that not one of you commented o...I am however upset that not one of you commented on how hilarious my video is... and that per my recent obsession with Chuck Norris quotes the kids are named Walker and Texas Ranger in that movie!! haha... :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-48148850808283972542008-07-17T12:08:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:08:00.000-04:00Darcy, I am in agreement. I'm all for discussing ...Darcy, I am in agreement. I'm all for discussing things. I like to talk... ;) <BR/><BR/>So Steve, are you saying my opinion stinks? You'd better be careful with that response... :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-87972982877517492932008-07-17T12:07:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:07:00.000-04:00Pt... that's exactly what I said in my last two pa...Pt... that's exactly what I said in my last two paragraphs... :P You just have to read through my metaphors and other ramblings to find it... :PKatiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00526466324237785391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-20957805683849520722008-07-17T12:01:00.000-04:002008-07-17T12:01:00.000-04:00My 2p on this is that as Crossfit is so demanding ...My 2p on this is that as Crossfit is so demanding we identify with the programme. In a way it becomes a way that we describe ourselves, I'm forever talking about crossfit to anyone with ears.<BR/><BR/>Kick it and we limp.<BR/><BR/>Still..the captain had an opinion. Opinions are like buttholes, we've all got one and they all stink!!Diaristhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11176806567980032721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-7534648896876536022008-07-17T11:42:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:42:00.000-04:00I've come to realize Crossfit isn't for everyone. ...I've come to realize Crossfit isn't for everyone. First it's a lot of hard work, second here are skills that need to be learned for it to be effective and safe. The second part is the really tricky thing. If you have experience lifting especially in Olympic lifting you can pick it up quickly, otherwise you really need to have a good coach to show you the way. Weightlifting and Olympic lifts are very safe if done correctly. If you do it wrong your setting yourself up for disaster. Unfortunately, because of the whole Nautilus thing, machines took the place of good coaching. It's a lot easier to fill a club with machines than it is to find a good coach/trainer.<BR/><BR/>I understand people's feelings for Crossfit, but what does it say about a person if they can't stand up to a little criticism, right or wrong, without resorting to an "I could kick his ass in a workout" attitude. Instead of 800 belligerent responses how about opening a dialog. If Captain Picker is working on false assumptions and misconceptions why not reach out and try to educate him.P.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/02973665753478059473noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-37856459251539334752008-07-17T11:14:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:14:00.000-04:00Good point any discussion is good discussion and i...Good point any discussion is good discussion and increases people's knowledge. Crossfit is a change in what was accepted as healthy fitness training and change intimidates.Darcy 'D2'https://www.blogger.com/profile/18302098160172193900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5977007359627193869.post-60664823820897344872008-07-17T11:07:00.000-04:002008-07-17T11:07:00.000-04:00Interesting post, Katie. I think we defend CF for...Interesting post, Katie. I think we defend CF for a variety of reasons. Perhaps one of the biggest is that we do what very few people out there do. WE are considered to be the strange ones, even though we know the program works. I'd be willing to bet that most of us have some people in our lives that do not understand what we do and why we do it. Their entire knowledge about health and fitness is based upon television sound bites and nonsensical articles they may read in bad magazines. They may even think we are hurting ourselves in some way. Perhaps the backlash in these situations has some roots in this.<BR/><BR/>Anyway, you're right about stepping back. People don't want to be preached to unless they ask. Let's just continue to let our performance speak for us. Who knows? Eventually, people may get it!<BR/><BR/>Sorry about the book!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com