It’s What the French Call: Je Ne Sais Quoi
June 7, 2011
There is always the typical question asked “Why do you CrossFit?” But, in all seriousness, what drives you to show up and go through the physical and emotional stress caused by this challenging program? My answer is that a CrossFitter is a different breed of person. Now, I want to be careful not to make it seem like there is a hierarchy and that certain people are less or better than others, but as history has shown their two types of people: those who possess that extra something and those who do not, CrossFitters are those who do!!!
All throughout history, we have seen this happen; civilizations rise and fall all based on an intrinsic value to survive and do more. A great example is America, back when it was just British colonies; a group of rag-tag settlers fought off, at that time, the world’s largest super power, to later become the United States we know and love today!! The Poles (Polish people) defended themselves from the German invasion during WWII with only pitch forks and other farm equipment, stupidity, or something else?
We see this same scenario time and time again, and we wonder what drives people to such ends to achieve their goal or to the grave in some cases. Well, as I said before, some people possess “it,” and some do not. Some people have an internal drive to better themselves, to work hard, and to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals, while some do not.
This is part of the reason you were first attracted to CrossFit , you saw that “X factor” and you wanted so badly to possess it. People sweat and bleed next to each other encouraging that indomitable spirit of man.
The reason why you come back? Well I would assume it’s because you have developed that urge and desire for something more, it’s what the French call “je ne sais quoi” (to have a certain something, an X factor), but only you can answer that…
“Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will.” –Mohandas Ganhi
About Caleb
I found CrossFit while in college at SUNY Cortland, studying for a degree in Kinesiology. At the end of my program, I needed to fulfill my internship requirements and came to Albany CrossFit to work with Jason. The rest is history. CrossFit has changed my perception on fitness and I feel privileged to be able to bring this gift to the masses. My goal is to help make people happier and healthier and spread the love of CrossFit with everyone.
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A multi-talented man, I do say!