Don’t get me wrong, I’ve been there too. That oh-so-familiar conversation in your head that comes through right when it starts to get tough. “This hurts. I don’t want it. I don’t want to do another rep.” You can’t breathe. You feel like you’re going to throw up and then finally the last resounding thought…
My mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in June of 1996. I actually remember being in the doctors office with her when she first got the news. I had no idea what cancer was; I was 7. But, whatever it was I knew it was bad because she was crying on the way home. My…
Don’t Turn Up The Volume “Be impressed with intensity, not volume.” This famous quote by Greg Glassman, the founder of CrossFit, has always resonated with me. It’s why we program the way we do here at CrossFit Virilis. Think back to what you used to do at the gym. You would go in maybe do…
Erin Reel is our CFV member of the month! Her consistency and enjoyment of the workouts bring us great happiness, and they happen to bring her great happiness, too — both in and out of the gym. Get to know all about Erin and her wanderlust, Mama Bear life. How long have you been doing…
