You know you’re a CrossFitter when…… - Monday, July 28th, 2025
You know you’re a CrossFitter when……
We all started as “normal” people. Then somewhere between your first wall ball and your fifth ripped hand, things changed. If you’ve been part of our community for a while, chances are you’ve picked up some habits that only fellow CrossFitters truly understand.
Here are a few signs you’ve officially joined the club:
1. You check the workout before committing to plans.
“Oh, it’s Fran day? Yeah, I’ll see how I feel after.”
2. You own more Nanos or Metcons than dress shoes.
And you have strong opinions about which version was the best. (Looking at you, Nano 2.0 loyalists.)
3. You’ve judged someone’s squat depth. In public.
They were picking up a dropped pen. You noticed their heels came up, and you couldn’t help it.
4. You know exactly what 95/65 pounds feels like in your soul.
And for some reason, it always feels heavier when it's thrusters.
5. You’ve considered naming your dog Fran or Murph.
Enough said.
6. You’ve said “just a little tear” while holding a shredded palm.
Tape, chalk, carry on.
7. You feel personally attacked when someone calls it “cross-fit” with a pause.
It’s one word. One glorious, sweaty, life-changing word.
8. Your phone camera roll is 50% whiteboards and PR selfies.
Or handstand photos in various places all over the world.
9. You’ve “accidentally” flexed in the mirror.
Just checking shoulder position. Definitely not admiring those delts.
10. You measure time in EMOMs.
“Oh, I’ll be ready in 5 minutes, so like, 5 rounds of 1 minute work.”
11. You set an alarm for 8pm. Just to register for class.
You literally stop everything at 8pm because you have to sign in for class. Dinner with friends, putting the kids to bed, in the middle of a movie, doesn’t matter.
12. You refresh the blog like it's breaking news.
“What’s the WOD?!” becomes the most important question of your evening.
13. You hear someone’s name is Fran and you flinch.
Same goes for Grace, Diane, Karen, Elizabeth, and Amanda. Lovely names, probably great people, but horrible memories.
14. You refer to people by their 6am/7am/9:30am/12pm/6pm class time.
“Oh yeah, Nick! He’s nooner, right?”
15. Any form of yard work or house chores becomes a WOD.
Raking leaves = AMRAP.
Carrying groceries in one trip = Farmer’s Carry.
Vacuuming the stairs = Sled push vibes.
Mowing the lawn? Might as well call it Hero WOD: Suburbia.
16. Your grocery bill rivals your Mortgage.
Organic this, grass-fed that, pasture raised everything. Is it Paleo?
17. You’ve finished a workout, collapsed on the floor, thought, why do I do this, all while still smiling, and saying you’ll see the coach tomorrow.
Because we don’t chase easy, we chase better. Because we don’t shy away from hard, we lean into it.
CrossFit has a way of sneaking into your everyday life, in the best way. It’s not just about the workouts; it’s about the people, the progress, and the little quirks we pick up along the way.
Got more “You Know You’re a CrossFitter When…” moments?
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Monday, July 28th, 2025
Focus:
Single Arm Upside down KB Press
5/5 - 5/5 - 5/5 - 5/5
WOD:
For Time:
22 - 16 - 10
SA Alt DB Snatch 50/35
Burpee Over Dumbell
Calories
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