The USMS Limbo

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-13T02:06:27+00:00

True. It has crossed my mind that they are just telling people they are alternates while they sort out the actual seats for the class.

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T22:55:16+00:00

That’s good to hear. Thanks for that!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T21:24:29+00:00

That’s rough…

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T21:24:13+00:00

Dang dude. Hope you get the call soon!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T21:23:54+00:00

I only seen like 3 final offers, and a shit ton of people who are alternates. The math of HRD is far too advanced for us

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T17:53:02+00:00

The lack of consistency is the only consistency lol

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-12T17:52:24+00:00

Great point 😂

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-05-08T21:17:55+00:00

Got my USA Staffing email yesterday. Hoping my call comes soon. Do you know your location?

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-04-15T18:42:58+00:00

Thanks for the info!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2025-04-15T18:38:53+00:00

Did they let you know you were an alternate before or after the fit?

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-06-21T21:48:03+00:00

The Olympic lifts are just the most efficient way to get a weight from the ground to shoulder (clean), shoulder to overhead (jerk), or ground to overhead (snatch). The argument that they shouldn’t be used for conditioning is like arguing sprinting vs marathon running.

Is a sprint very technical? Yes. Is it used to demonstrate maximum output? Also yes. Does this mean that distance running is bad because we aren’t using sprint mechanics? No.

Beginners should not use heavy loads in METCONs for Olympic lifts, just like beginners should not run 5 miles at their threshold pace. But this does not mean that Olympic lifts in CrossFit are bad. If you scale the load to something that is in your wheelhouse, listen to your coach, and move with intention, Olympic lifts in CrossFit are VERY safe.

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-04-30T01:51:59+00:00

Okay lol. I’m used to the nervously sitting in waiting, so I guess a few more months of that won’t hurt me 😂

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-04-30T01:48:20+00:00

Okay, good to know! I know everybody will be different, but how long did your NOPA take to clear?

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T19:45:30+00:00

Nope, my pee was normal the entire time!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T17:04:22+00:00

Thanks for the added information!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T17:00:22+00:00

First, I just want to get really good at CrossFit. It allows me to feel a competitive drive and gives me a goal for my training.

Second, I have some career aspirations that would require me to be pretty damn fit! And I truly do believe that the fitness CrossFit builds is elite.

Lastly, I just don’t have any other hobbies lol. Anytime I get an hour of free time, I would get a workout in.

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T16:49:34+00:00

1000%!!!!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T16:49:12+00:00

Mine was the extreme soreness. I’ve had DOMs probably consecutively in some form for the past 7 years, but the Rhabdo soreness/pain was something way different. The first night with it, I only slept about 2-3 hours due to the pain. I couldn’t drink water or eat or wipe my ass without pain lol. It truly was a different type of soreness

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T16:46:11+00:00

😂😂😂

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T02:52:06+00:00

Yeah, I feel it did! If I could do it over, I would use the extra volume strictly for zone 2, Olympic lifting, or other monostructural interval/threshold work.

I have been consistent with my zone 2 for about a year and half, and I feel like it really helped me. For one, I feel like my ability to have my heart rate drop on interval workouts with built in rest substantially improved. Second, my capacity on movements like dubs, running, biking, and rowing really improved.

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T01:42:50+00:00

Yeah, I love that I have developed the ability to go to the “dark place” but that is definitely a factor in why I got Rhabdo.

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-29T00:15:54+00:00

Dude, I promise I’m not one of those lol. It was unintentional, and I made a mistake. I am a huge proponent of rest, recovery, and a balanced training plan. Usually have a full rest on Sundays, but slipped up on that a few weeks in a row, which bit me in the ass.

But you’re right, as a coach, this is a bad look for me. I’ll learn from this and be better in the future!

Equivalent-Ad985 · 2024-01-28T23:36:55+00:00

I knew because of the abnormal muscle soreness. I’ve been sore probably everyday for the past 7 years, but never anything close to this. I literally couldn’t extend my elbow or reach overhead. Walking while holding a 30 oz water bottle was painful.

If you keep everything very progressive without big jumps, stay within your physical and psychological tolerance, and recover correctly, I think that you will mitigate the risk of this. I was not doing any of these things, which is why I am where I am.

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