Determination

De • ter • mi • na • tion

Definition: Firm or fixed intention to achieve a desired end.

     Every time I walk into the Box I see it... Sometimes even hear it. Whether it's somebody working on their pull-ups, or attempting a PR... Or the entire group pushing out that last round of Tabata, it's everywhere. It's amazing watching somebody who has been working so hard, finally attain what they've been striving toward.

     The most recent display of determination was during the Helen Prelims. Every single one of you pushed yourselves to the max and gave it your all. Then, after you were done, I heard: "I can't wait to see how much I improve!", or "I'm going to work even harder to blow my previous time out of the water!".  All of you are determined to get better, faster, stronger in the next few weeks, and it's inspiring. I'm inspired by awesomeness, which in turn, means I'm inspired by all of you.

     Vince Lombardi once said: "The quality of a person's life is in direct proportion to the commitment of excellence".  You are all committed to excellence, and determined to push yourselves further than some think is possible. You are all capable of amazing feats, and anything you put your mind to. I know I speak for all of the coaches when I say I'm truly honored to know and work with all of you.

Steph