Knowledge is Power

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Well, the count down begins.  In 4 short days I will be headed to Columbus to sit through 2 days of Crossfit classes at Rogue Fitness and test to become a CrossFit Level 1 Certified trainer.

I know I've come a long way since this time last year but sometimes, when I really think about it, I feel silly for signing up to get certified already. I've only been Crossfitting since November 2011, not even a full year yet. I already have a full time job so I don't intend on actually becoming a full time coach and I'm not nearly as advanced as some of the other crossfitters at my box who do not have their Cert.

If any of you have looked into getting certified, you'll see the classes are generally booked solid for 5 to 6 months out.  The earliest class opening when I looked back in July was for January 2013 and it was to be held out of state. That would not have been very convenient and the travel would have added even more expense to the already costly class. 

Well as chance would have it Rogue, located only a few hours from my home town in Columbus, Ohio, opened up an extra class at the end of September 2012.  I was immediately nervous and excited about the opportunity. Obviously nervous for the reasons I mentioned above, but also I kept thinking: seriously! who am I to take the cert?  Will there be new expectations from my friends, co-athletes, coaches or family? What will I use it for if I'm not going to be a full time Crossfit coach?  Do I really want to spend THAT MUCH on a measly little certification? On the other hand I was excited! This was an opportunity to grow and learn new things about a passion of mine. This was a chance to take ownership of my new lifestyle, put it into practice and take my training to the next level.  It's a resume builder, it's a confidence booster, it's a way to Put Good In, it's a challenge that I never thought in a million years I'd be in a position to take on. And as my mom advised me when I called her with my dilemma, 

"Leah, no one can take away your education. Take every opportunity in life to attain knowledge and become proficient in whatever you are passionate about. You can not put a price tag on that, I say GO for it."

DONE! 

I went straight home to my computer and signed up. Wish me luck cuz here I go!