Great Box and great people at King Crossfit. I've been to other affiliates though, and noticed that the Trainers seldom do the wods. Isn't it Crossfit etiquette that Trainers coach their members? Noticed that one of your trainers is pretty consistent about working out and posting his time. Found that to be a little discouraging and arrogant.
I visited King CrossFit last March and LOVED that one of the coaches did the WOD with us. I have never felt the close connection with coaches anywhere else in the CrossFit world. Of the three coaches on the floor only Allen did the WOD with us. It was so motivating and fun for me as I tried to kick his ass during Annie. Well, I hate to admit, I didn't even come close. The guy is uber fit like a CrossFit coach should be. But the vibe was so great. I think because Allen was on the floor with me I was really able to feel like a part of their CrossFit family. It is super tight and truly amazing. Every now and then I jump in with my members after asking if that's okay with them. The response is always universal. They love having me do the workout too. We all have such a great fun competitive relationship that I only jump in on the WODs that I know I have some advantage. I hate to look bad in front of my gang!! I find it really sad the "anonymous" fells that a coach posting his time is arrogant. WODs for time is what CrossFit is all about. Maybe "anonymous" should go back to his garage and video himself doing the WODs all alone and then spend the rest of the night watching himself over and over and over so he feels really good about being his own star. Keep up the good work, King. Sending lots of aloha from Maui!
IMO, having the coaches do wods with us shows they're one of us. I expect them to perform better than the rest; they set the pace and standard. That's how they've earned our respect. If I consistently beat them then I'd question their own commitment to CrossFit (my size & weight comparable to the coaches).
As I get better and stronger, so should they. I saw an older post from a wod in 2008, and to my surprise, my time was actually better in comparison when we did the same wod just a couple weeks ago. It showed me that at one point in time they were at the same fitness level as me. My goal is to someday catch up to them, but at the same time I hope they don't let me.
Wow, I am in complete shock that someone would be offended and find the coaches "arrogant" for doing the WODS and posting their times. I completely agree with what everyone else has said. Keep doing what you guys are doing, this is the reason why we all come back. We love you guys!
We have an awesome box with awesome trainers and most importantly awesome members. The trainers started doing the WODs by themselves and for themselves. They opened the box to help and serve family, friends and colleagues, who have showed interest in CrossFit and a healthier standard of living. Our members are what makes the box a community and a place to gather, get a bad-ass workout with friendly competition and enjoy themselves. Let's respect the personal opinions/feeling of our members, for most everyone who comments here are members of our awesome box.
Great Box and great people at King Crossfit. I've been to other affiliates though, and noticed that the Trainers seldom do the wods. Isn't it Crossfit etiquette that Trainers coach their members? Noticed that one of your trainers is pretty consistent about working out and posting his time. Found that to be a little discouraging and arrogant.
ReplyDeleteI visited King CrossFit last March and LOVED that one of the coaches did the WOD with us. I have never felt the close connection with coaches anywhere else in the CrossFit world. Of the three coaches on the floor only Allen did the WOD with us. It was so motivating and fun for me as I tried to kick his ass during Annie. Well, I hate to admit, I didn't even come close. The guy is uber fit like a CrossFit coach should be. But the vibe was so great. I think because Allen was on the floor with me I was really able to feel like a part of their CrossFit family. It is super tight and truly amazing. Every now and then I jump in with my members after asking if that's okay with them. The response is always universal. They love having me do the workout too. We all have such a great fun competitive relationship that I only jump in on the WODs that I know I have some advantage. I hate to look bad in front of my gang!! I find it really sad the "anonymous" fells that a coach posting his time is arrogant. WODs for time is what CrossFit is all about. Maybe "anonymous" should go back to his garage and video himself doing the WODs all alone and then spend the rest of the night watching himself over and over and over so he feels really good about being his own star. Keep up the good work, King. Sending lots of aloha from Maui!
ReplyDeleteIMO, having the coaches do wods with us shows they're one of us. I expect them to perform better than the rest; they set the pace and standard. That's how they've earned our respect. If I consistently beat them then I'd question their own commitment to CrossFit (my size & weight comparable to the coaches).
ReplyDeleteAs I get better and stronger, so should they. I saw an older post from a wod in 2008, and to my surprise, my time was actually better in comparison when we did the same wod just a couple weeks ago. It showed me that at one point in time they were at the same fitness level as me. My goal is to someday catch up to them, but at the same time I hope they don't let me.
Keep setting the pace Kings.
Wow, I am in complete shock that someone would be offended and find the coaches "arrogant" for doing the WODS and posting their times. I completely agree with what everyone else has said. Keep doing what you guys are doing, this is the reason why we all come back. We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteWe have an awesome box with awesome trainers and most importantly awesome members. The trainers started doing the WODs by themselves and for themselves. They opened the box to help and serve family, friends and colleagues, who have showed interest in CrossFit and a healthier standard of living. Our members are what makes the box a community and a place to gather, get a bad-ass workout with friendly competition and enjoy themselves. Let's respect the personal opinions/feeling of our members, for most everyone who comments here are members of our awesome box.
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