Completing three days in a row of crossfit workouts & still able to walk!

Seriously though, I feel invincible when I overcome a seemingly very challenging task (not seemingly “impossible” because it’s all possible).  Challenging my perceived limitations & then breaking through that barrier is a huge sense of encouragement.  It makes me feel like I’m on top of the world & can do anything.

My first day at Hyperfit (crossfit gym in Ann Arbor) I took on the 5-4-3-2-1 challenge.  500 meters rowing.  40 squats.  30 sit ups.  20 push ups.  10 pull ups. Timed.

10 sessions later, after training & learning the ropes, I faced the 5-4-3-2-1 challenge again…clearly with the goal to improve my time.

Challenge overcome.  I improved my time by over one minute.

I left that day with a sense of confidence I hadn’t felt in awhile.  I felt as if I could tackle anything that came my way.

Another challenge I overcame that left me feeling invincible was when I got my wisdom teeth out.  Maybe no big deal for some people, but for me…huge deal.  Three words: blood, sweat, fainting.  Intrigued?!  Read the full story of my wisdom teeth venture & defeat!

I need challenges.  Meaningful & impactful challenges.  Not just physical, but mental, spiritual, social.  Life challenges.  Knowing this about myself has been part of the inspiration behind my life experiments/life ventures.  Because it’s in overcoming challenges & meeting goals that my greatest strengths & confidence is revealed.

What makes you feel invincible?

venture on,

mel, the venture gal