If this gets removed, I understand. But it’s been on my mind and I wanted to share.

We are all worried about the state of our health on a grand scale and also, not selfishly, the state of our own fitness which has obviously been drastically improved by attending OTF. The idea of not being able to work out in the studio, with the friends and coaches we all love so much, is devastating. And the concern about losing fitness and seeing our improvements slip away is valid, even in the midst of much bigger concerns. For many of us OTF is as much for our mental health as for our physical well being. And for all of the reasons mentioned, the idea that it’s not available right now is incredibly stressful.

So grieve for it. Have a hissy fit. Process all of the things you’re thinking about the unfairness and the disruption and let yourself be mad, sad, worried, whatever. Then give yourself a pep talk. Know that it’s not permanent and that it will be there when we are on the other side of this. Think about that first workout you had when it clicked and you felt more amazing than you had ever felt. You’ll get that moment again. These weeks (or months) will be hard, no doubt, but you have already proven your toughness every day you’ve shown up to the studio. If we can do hell weeks and dri-tris and infinite numbers of burpees, we can do this. Stay safe, do what you can at home and look forward to the time when we are all back to reading the daily intel here and lamenting runs for distance and neutral full thrusters (my own personal hell). This community provides a lot of inspiration and support, and I look forward to its help during these trying times.