Purging Some Happiness

Posted on June 10, 2011 by Caleb

written by John Prescott:

These were my thoughts after yesterdays workout and I figured I would share… sort of something I’d rather not make a bid deal out of, but I’m sure part of the process of working with people is understanding how they grow… well my how is answered and I think the people that have helped me deserve some recognition… I didnt say anything to anyone about writing this so do with it what you will but I just wanted to purge my happiness…

It was about six months ago the first time I walked through the narrow hallways of ACF. I was 248lbs, smoked a pack and a half a day and felt tired. More specifically, tired of who I was and what direction my life was headed in.

For 6 months leading up to me joining there was a lot of external driving forces pushing to get me in there, and for that now I am truly thankful. Now I walk in and feel like I am part of something bigger than me, part of something that many enjoy but few really understand. I know that I feel good about where I am now but I feel incredible about where I am going.

Just the idea of my journey always brings me to the same conclusion. My achievements are only in the fore shadow of those who I have pushed me. I am a compilation of successes and failures only to find relief in the fact that I will continue to climb that mountain and never feel ashamed when I fail but also never be over confident when I don’t.

Yesterday I completed what I put into my mind as an impossible mountain to climb. The most humble workout I have done at ACF; “Murph.” The motivation and warmth in the atmosphere was so thick you could actually feel it sticking to you. Well, that and 95 degree temperatures. I would be foolish to think I could ever manipulate myself into completing that workout alone but with the help of the staff, support of the fellow athletes’, and the cause for being there I truly accomplished what I thought to be the Mt. Everest of workouts. For some this might be just another day at the gym but for me it’s a milestone of success that I can truly quantify, not only in numbers but in terms of mental toughness.

I wanted to take a second to just let you know about the specific people who have really impacted me and make sure you are aware just how amazing the people are and the assets you have before you. First of all the entire crew of Morning Mayhem. The atmosphere at 5:45 in the morning is nothing short of dismal until about 5:50 and the entire tone changes your day for the best. Specifically Brett, Sean and Arianna in which both have been incredible inspirations, smart coaches, and all around positive influences for me and my journey. I feel as I am incredibly fortunate to be able to train with and learn from such great people and Murph was just a reflection of that. Not to say the other staff has not helped but I am very accustomed to the morning crew and all it has done for me.

Truth be told I do not know what the end of my journey looks like, and for that matter I may never. I can say with certainty that I am forging it and without all of the internal and external forces helping me along I would never have realized my potential.

In short, thank you for helping me work towards who I want to be and accomplish what I thought to be impossible.

 

“The difficulties and struggles of today are but the price we must pay for the accomplishments and victories of tomorrow.” –William J. H. Boetcker

3 Responses to Purging Some Happiness

1. Dona Wildove says:

   June 10, 2011 at 11:14 pm

   Kayla, that was amazing and congratulations on accomplishing such an feat!

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2. Criminal Lawyers QLD says:

   June 11, 2011 at 5:02 am

   I know it is so hard to do some exercise in gym. I also feel so tires when I was started gym before some years. Because of I have no any habit of exercise at that time.

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3. Diana Voss says:

   June 11, 2011 at 5:06 pm

   Yeah Kayla – great job – you rocked it:)

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