Every Memorial Day, CrossFit gyms around the world participate in a workout called Murph. At first glance, Murph sounds intimidating: 1 mile run 100 pull-ups 200 push-ups 300 air squats...
Every New Year, gyms fill up with people thinking about resolutions. Some people love that energy. Others love to criticize it. Personally, I’ve always liked New Year’s resolutions — even if someone doesn’t stick with them long-term. At least they’re thinking about building a healthier habit.
And for the people who do stick with them? They work.
What matters most isn’t the date you start — it’s that you start at all.
One of my personal fitness goals I’m bringing back this year is running. A few years ago, I committed to doing a 5K each month. At first, it was just walking. Then it turned into running. Eventually, we even had a 5K crew from the gym doing races together. Somewhere along the way, CrossFit became my only focus and running fell off — even though it’s one of the best ways to build aerobic capacity.
So that’s coming back.
At the gym, we’re also kicking off what might be the most fun nutrition challenge we’ve ever done. It’s a six-week challenge focused on fat loss, with a 50/50-style prize. Everyone pays $50 to participate, and the person who loses the most fat takes home half the pot. With the number of people already signed up, the winner is looking at around $800. That’s real motivation — and real results.
But beyond fitness and nutrition goals, one of my biggest focuses going into this year is how we share our message.
Social media has never been my favorite thing. And now, as a mom, it’s even harder. I don’t want to be glued to my phone while my daughter is looking at me. I don’t want to feel distracted or pulled in a million directions.
So instead of forcing rigid themes or batching content months in advance, I’m shifting to something more flexible and real.
I’m paying attention to conversations I’m already having:
- A member dealing with a work related injury
- A comment that sparks a bigger discussion
- A small win someone shares during class
Those moments matter. And they’re worth sharing.
Rather than deciding when I’ll post, I’m deciding what’s worth saying — then choosing the best format later: podcast, email, blog, or social post.
The biggest lesson I keep learning as a mom, business owner, and coach is this:
Flexibility beats perfection every time.
If you’re setting goals this year, don’t focus on doing everything right. Focus on doing something consistently — and adjusting when life changes. Because it always will!
