Guy and company work the "get-up" on bring-a-friend day.

Getting over the “intimidation factor” is probably the biggest leap anyone has to take when starting CrossFit.  I had my own bout with intimidation when I finally decided to drive over the hill and give it a try.  It actually took me a few months to muster the guts to even try.  I couldn’t convince anyone else to go with me, the drive was almost 45 minutes one way, the morning class started at 6:00am, the list of excuses was potentially endless.  But for some reason I got over it and never looked back.

If you’ve felt intimidated at some point, realize that you’re in good company.  There are still times when I look at a main site WOD and get that same feeling in my stomach that I had one my first day.  What strategies do you use to overcome the intimidation factor?  Post your thoughts to comments.

March 11, 2010 WOD

Row 1000m

Then 5 rounds of:

Ring dips x 5
Push-jerk x 10 (95lb, 65lb)
Box jumps x 15

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