Ego Check

One of the things I like about Crossfit is that it will force you to check your ego.  I have been used to doing most of the wods rx'd.  I just read a great article on what rx'd really means.  It means to use the weight that is right for you.  That doesn't always mean that it's the recommended weight, but a weight that is good for me on that given day.  For example, I did a workout the other day that was 10 rounds of 10 hand release pushups and 10 deadlifts with 225 lbs.  I got 6 rounds in and realized that the weight was too heavy for me.  Instead of sacrificing my form, I ended the workout at 6 rounds.  In retrospect, I should have used a lighter weight and I would have been able to get all the required rounds.  It is always good to be able to learn from each workout, and sometimes, it is better to use a lighter weight.