Wednesday – Where’s Coach Lauren?
I’ve been meaning to do this for weeks now, but anytime I went to write, the words would not come…but in classic Lauren fashion, whether they are the right words or not, you’re about to hear them…
When I stepped in to RARE in January of 2010 I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I’m not referring to the Crossfit aspect, I’d coached before and had been doing my own Crossfit thing for almost four years already, I mean I had no idea that I was about to fully submerge myself into one of the most caring, loyal communities I could have found. I immediately found a family-away-from-family, which was something I had been searching for for a while.
As the months rolled on and I got faster and was doing things I’d never attempted before, like muscle ups and double unders, I was no longer content with only being a part of my personal growth and I wanted to coach again. I asked Adam if he would invent a 4:00 class so that I could coach–fortunately he said yes and once again I was doing what I love, coaching. If you’ve ever heard me talk about my teaching career, you know that I struggled because I didn’t feel like my students wanted to be there. God bless all of those teachers who teach unwilling students for decades, but I needed more. I NEEDED to coach because I knew at RARE I had a group of willing (and paying) students who were ready to be coached and ready to learn.
I hope you could tell that I truly loved and valued my time coaching at RARE, but now that my life has taken a drastic change (for the better), I must concentrate my efforts on what is now my NEW favorite job–being a mom and a wife. If you know me at all, you know that when I find something I love, it is hard for me to focus on anything else. Motherhood is my focus right now and while I know in theory it seems easy to coach and mommy at the same time, I never felt like I was giving everyone 100%.
I told Adam and Lee a few weeks ago about my decision and they were fully supportive and couldn’t have been more encouraging. Thank you ALL for your roll in making my time at RARE the most enjoyable job I’ve ever had (aside from my current position:). You are phenomenal athletes and friends, and I will not be a stranger.
-Coach Lauren
RARE CrossFit – Our 1st “Little” Box!
RARE CrossFit – We’ve come a long way! Thanks for helping us get here Coach Lauren.
Wednesday’s Workout
AMRAP in 20 minutes
Run 200 meters
8 x Power Snatch (115/75)
16 x Clap Pushups
32 x Squats
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4 x 30 sec handstand holds
Post rounds completed to comments.
16 Comments
If it wasn’t for the 4PM class I wouldn’t be into Crossfit at all due to scheduling. My improvement over the past year has been considerable and Lauren’s teaching and coaching has been a critical factor in this. Thank you Lauren!
Thank you Charles, that means a lot–you were a good student.
I will never forget my first class as a guest. I was cocky and thought I would blaze through the WOD. Man, was I wrong! It kicked my ass and I was embarassed and humbled. When I finally regained my breath and got back to a standing position, the instructor walked up to me with a sarcastic smile and said “How did it feel getting your ass kicked?” I was stunned and hooked at the same time. No other coach pushed me as hard as Lauren. Thanks! EFB
P.S. You would not believe how flexible I am now (inside joke-she berated me constantly on my flexibility-or lack of).
Oh yeah–that little WOD, I remember that kinda. Just kidding, I remember it to a “T”–I knew that when you were finished you’d be back to prove to all of us that you could–and you did. You’ve grown and improved so much EFB, I loved watching you go from a gym rat to a crossfitter! I’ll be around for a while still–we’ll do yoga.
Hahahahaha….I LOVE that you remember exactly what that WOD was–I only remember telling you that you didn’t have time to breath. I’m still laughing about it right now, I almost killed you. That’s what I love about you Josh, if I say go faster, you go faster. Always working so hard and jumping so very high during your oly lifts!
Gosh…you guys are going to make me cry. I miss you all so much already.
Oops, that wasn’t supposed to go there. It was meant to say “Bud you’re awesome and thank you so much!”
Bud…..your flexible?
You better think again.
I attended the 4PM class exclusively for almost a year straight so I had lots of great coaching from Lauren. She schooled me on technique, WOD strategy, nutrition, everything crossfit. With all that greatness the few things I will never forget from Lauren are: Man up, tape is for bitches! Rest when your done. The time Jen was kicking my ass in a WOD and Lauren reminded me every 30 seconds that I was losing
. Finally, when I did a 5 round 400m run, 25 burpee WOD by myself and Lauren pushed me hard and wouldn’t let me rest on any rep. That WOD sucked by the way! Thanks for everything you did Lauren and helping mold me into the crossfitter that I am today!
Hahahahaha….I LOVE that you remember exactly what that WOD was–I only remember telling you that you didn’t have time to breath. I’m still laughing about it right now, I almost killed you. That’s what I love about you Josh, if I say go faster, you go faster. Always working so hard and jumping so very high during your oly lifts!
Gosh…you guys are going to make me cry. I miss you all so much already
So, I think what I wrote earlier did not register. Simply, thank you Lauren for your belief in our abilities and helping me fall back in love with Crossfit. Will def. Miss your coaching style!
The boys and I will miss you! I’m glad you’ve got your priorities in the right place…I hope to be coached by your son one day (water aerobics by then for me)!
I am going to miss your smart ass comments.
I totally understand your new role. It is hard to be 100% in everything you ‘want’ to be involved in. But, I believe you are making the absolute BEST choice for you, Elijah and Evan. I will miss you!!! Don’t be a stranger momma.
Lauren — YOU WILL BE MISSED….ARE MISSED. Two words: Greek Tragedy. You not only pulled and pushed me, but in the end, mirror imaged my performance (“c’mon, Al, I’ll do these pullups with you…five more, four more, three more, two more, one more, okay, six more…”). Between you and Evan, I feel sorry for your son. He will be one purposeful dude. You are a reason I’m still at rare, and while you’re on hiatus, I’ll stay until you come back. And even then I won’t leave. I have no idea what that means, but I’ll work on that and my breathing, too.
Well said!
Aw, Lauren. I’m so happy for you and sort of sad for us. You are a phenomenal coach, and you helped me fall in love with crossfit and see fitness in a totally new way. Thank you for challenging and believing in me as well as being hateful and mean and moving my water. Enjoy the beautiful, hard, rewarding, draining experience that is motherhood. Sort of like teaching and crossfit, it is hard work but so rewarding. I know you are strong and you know your own heart so you are doing the right thing for you!!! Thanks again!!!