This last weekend his gym, Kitsap Crossfit, hosted the Dynamic Duo Throwdown benefiting Survive & Thrive & Lauriel Luther. He signed up during the planning phase to participate as a volunteer. He was going to help with the judging. As I got to thinking (I realize a sometimes dangerous endeavor) I decided it would be a lot of fun to go and take photos. I would get to shoot something I don't normally shoot (a learning experience for me) and learn a little about Crossfit (something my husband enjoys) in the process. Boy was I in for an experience.
I could try to caption the following photos, but I don't think I could even find the words to express how completely blown away I was by so many things. The strength of the athletes for sure but also the support and love shown for a fellow athlete who has been through so much, the friendship, and the way each athlete supported the others with a no man left behind attitude. It was so refreshing to see someone succeed at something and then instead of prancing around with a "yeah that's right attitude" as we see so often, these athletes, even in their exhaustion, would root on those still attempting to complete the tasks set before them. What a sight. So, here are a few of the captures I have from Saturday.
I have to admit, there is still a lot I don't understand but after this last weekend I can at least understand enough of the lingo that I can react accurately when Robb tells me he improved his snatch or got a pr on his clean & jerk. I know what he is talking about when he tells me he did Fran. I have seen people do Fran and truthfully, it looked painful. But kudos to these athletes for their amazing skills and thank you to Kitsap Crossfit for letting me wander around taking photos and learning a little about what Crossfit is all about.
