Bound Newsletter 8.31.2025
The Power of Community: Why CrossFit Bound Helps You Succeed in Life and Sport
At CrossFit Bound, we believe that no one succeeds alone. The power of community is one of the most important parts of your journey—not just in fitness, but in every area of life. Whether you’re chasing a PR in the gym, pushing yourself in your career, or trying to be the best version of yourself for your family, the people you surround yourself with will determine how far you go.
Here are five reasons why being part of a strong community like CrossFit Bound helps you reach your goals personally, professionally, and in sport:
1. Accountability When Motivation Fades
It’s easy to skip workouts or put off big goals when no one notices. But when your community is expecting you to show up, you push yourself to follow through. That accountability keeps you consistent, and consistency is where results are built.
2. Encouragement That Builds Confidence
Whether it’s a coach cheering you on or a fellow athlete pushing through the same workout, encouragement is contagious. That positive energy carries over outside the gym too—helping you approach challenges at work, home, and in life with confidence.
3. Shared Struggles and Shared Wins
There’s something powerful about knowing you’re not alone in the struggle. When you push through a tough workout together, celebrate milestones as a team, or overcome setbacks side by side, you realize that challenges are easier to face—and victories are sweeter—when shared.
4. Inspiration Through Example
Surrounding yourself with people who work hard, show discipline, and refuse to quit will inspire you to raise your own standards. Whether it’s seeing a teammate hit their first muscle-up or a parent balancing training with family life, examples in the community show what’s possible.
5. A Network Beyond the Gym Walls
The connections you build at CrossFit Bound don’t stay in the gym. They open doors personally and professionally. From friendships that last a lifetime to business relationships built on trust, being part of a strong community can influence your success in every area of life.
Final Thoughts
Success is never just about lifting more weight or running faster—it’s about growing as a person. At CrossFit Bound, the community is what makes that growth possible. We sweat together, struggle together, and succeed together.
When you’re surrounded by people who want the best for you, success is no longer a question of if—it’s only a matter of when.
Thank you to everyone who came out and supported Jen Wells and her 2nd trip to the Adaptive CrossFit Games!
Welcome New Members
Wilnnette Marie *but my friends call me ‘Wil’
I’m originally from Puerto Rico and now in my last quarter of the DC Chiropractic program at Life University. I’m passionate about mind-body healing, fitness and wellness. I love exercising, whether it’s at the gym or through CrossFit and I enjoy playing sports especially soccer. I also like the beach! A place that always helps me feel grounded.
Upcoming Anniversaries & Brithdays
Birthdays
Wes Jetton Sep 5
Calie Hadley Sep 5
Reed Dockers Sep 8
Sam Porter Sep 10
Trevor Maloney Sep 11
Jason Moore Sep 13
Cody Cobb Sep 13
Greg Brooks Sep 17
Javier Hernandez Sep 20
Eriko Moore Sep 22
Grant Griffin Sep 28
Sarah Little Sep 28
Trevor Lampe Sep 29
kara Everill Sep 30
Anniversary
1-year
Juan Alvarado Sep 4
Tiffany Rivera Sep 17
Joshua Bristow Sep 30
Dalton Brumfield Sep 30
2-year
Levi Samples Sep 27
Natalie Gordon Sep 28
Santez Kindred Sep 30
Nicole White Sep 12
3-Year
Savannah Haygood Sep 12
Upcoming Schedule & Events
Melanie Venable has put together a ‘team’ for the upcoming Savage Race. The team is called ‘FRIENDS BOUND’
Need a training plan to get ready Bound Endurance is implementing a 5K program for this summer. 2 Days a week of running.
Amicolola Falls Marathon - December 6, 2025
Full and Half Marathon route in the famous Amicalola Falls State Park which boasts miles of trails, catering to various fitness levels and preferences. The park's trails meander through lush forests, alongside bubbling creeks, and offer stunning views of the 729-foot Amicalola Falls—the tallest cascading waterfall in Georgia .
Jess and some others are already signed up
The Conquer ‘The Toughest Backyard Ultra’
$150 to sign up, and at the start of the race runners will be given a $100 bill to carry the entire race. The remaining $50 goes to the park fees, volunteers and insurance. If the runner desires to stop or times out of the race, they will place the $100 bill into a glass case for the overall winner to claim at the end. Two years into the planning to discover the toughest location to pull off a backyard ultra and we found it at the famous AT approach trail in the Amicalola Falls State Park. The loop starts at the top of the falls with the rugged East Ridge trail leading down to the bottom parking area to pick up the lower Mountain Laurel trail and then up the AT Approach trails with 605 steps back to the top of the falls.
Simple: Each runner will have 1 hour to complete the 4.1-mile loop (1,065ft of elevation) every hour until only one person remains.
Helen Holiday Half & 10K Race - December 13, 2025
discount code ‘Helen10’. *thank you Jen Wells!
CrossFit Journal Article of the Week: The Quiet (CrossFit) Professional: When External Motivation Fails
by: Stephane Rochet
I’m a sucker for motivational videos. Whether they’re made up of messages or inspirational music and video clips, they fire me up and get me ready to train. Until the pain starts.
I don’t think any slogan, music, or perfect coaching cue can make you pick up that bar when you’re hurting or start that set of pull-ups when you’re gassed. At some point, this battle goes internal.
External motivation works great for getting us to the gym and priming us for the workout. But these tools disappear fast when you’re facing overhead squats after a brutal 400-meter run, or grinding through thrusters and pull-ups. We’ve all been there. “Never quit!” or “Pain is just weakness leaving the body” sounded powerful a few minutes ago. Once you’re deep in the workout, however, these words feel hollow and powerless. Even the music blasting through the gym can’t push you forward. As CrossFit legend Josh Everett said, “If you need music to motivate you, go find something else to do.”
The truth is, as we develop our skills and learn to truly push in workouts, external motivation can no longer carry us through the suffering. We enter what CrossFit athletes call “that dark place” — you’re nodding knowingly right now — where only internal guts, will, pride, courage, and confidence can drive us forward. George Patton famously said, “Fatigue makes cowards of us all.” He was right. It takes tremendous mental effort and resolve to push through the physical pain of a CrossFit workout done at full intensity. This is one of CrossFit’s most precious gifts: the opportunity to experience and conquer these moments of internal struggle.
The Quiet Professional
The term “quiet professionals” originated in U.S. Special Forces communities to describe how elite operators conduct themselves. According to the definition, quiet professionals are:
“Individuals who demonstrate exceptional competence and dedication in their work, often in demanding or specialized fields, while prioritizing effectiveness and the mission over personal recognition or self-promotion. They are known for their humility, discretion, and focus on achieving results, often working behind the scenes without seeking fanfare.”
I understand that Special Forces operations and CrossFit training exist in radically different environments. But we can learn and develop, to some measure, the traits elite warriors possess through our workouts when we approach these physical tests properly.
The “quiet professional” is who I think of when I see CrossFit athletes prepare for a hard workout. They arrive with butterflies already in their stomachs, excited and nervous about the challenge ahead. They understand that today’s workout is an opportunity to grow in mind, body, and spirit, but there’s also a chance they may fail to meet their own expectations or lack the courage to push through the pain.
The Internal Battle
The workout hour follows a familiar pattern. After greeting friends and coaches and hearing the whiteboard brief, athletes settle in to prepare. Focus shifts to warm-up drills and the upcoming challenge. There’s no outward posturing or rah-rah bluster. Instead, the group goes about its business diligently, marching steadily toward the 3, 2, 1 … go! moment.
It’s difficult to describe how the moments before a workout feel to someone who has never put their heart, soul, and identity on the line in the gym. This is completely different from sitting on a machine, doing a set, then texting between efforts.
Showing up and overcoming the brain’s resistance to pain and challenge is ground won by inches. Sometimes we have it, sometimes we don’t. We learn to practice positive self-talk, summon emotions like pride and courage, develop laser-like focus on technique, and ultimately go on autopilot with our breathing rhythm and rep count propelling us forward.
There is no slogan, no cheer, no motivational video that will help us work harder in these moments. This is an internal battle with ourselves in our own world. The only thing we can rely on is our deep commitment to pouring ourselves into our fitness efforts, our willingness to give our best and let the chips fall where they may, confident that all our work will see us through.
This daily battle is for us, not for anyone else. We’re solely responsible for how it unfolds. That’s the mindset and path of a quiet professional. legacy.
*The first CrossFit gym was CrossFit Santa Cruz, but CrossFit North was the first one to affiliate.
