Occasionally, we have a WOD that is especially challenging for almost everyone. On those occasions, I usually see people lying on the floor, in their own pool of sweat trying to catch their breath. After reading up on Mikko Salo, who I totally have a crush on by the way, I always think about what he said when asked why he doesn't lie down after a workout.
Mikko Salo - "“I once read an article about it: when animals surrender they go lying on their back,” Salo explains. “From then on I decided I would never go lying on my back. It’s a sign of weakness and surrendering. I’m never lying on my back.”
What do you think about this? Is it a sign of surrender or just a way to catch your breath?
For those who don't know Mikko, he placed first in the 2009 CrossFit games and 5th in the 2010 CrossFit games. For your viewing enjoyment, here is a short documentary trailer if you are curious about Mikko.
I disagree.
ReplyDeleteI don't care if you won the CrossFit Games or some other happy horseshit; if you're physically able to stand, you didn't push yourself hard enough. Period.
I agree with Drywall. Besides, who cares how an animal surrenders? There is not a damn puma or something hunting me down after I do a WOD.
ReplyDeleteI like being on my back...
ReplyDeleteHahahaha!! Sorry, it was too easy :-)
LMAO at Nasty Rae! lolol.
ReplyDeletewell played rae... well played.
ReplyDeleteThank goodness you all get my humor. :)
ReplyDeleteI really to want to weigh in on this. I agree with Drywall. Mad respect for this guy if he never falls down, lays down, collapses or sits after a WOD...but...it's those times that make me realize that I just got my butt kicked! Like after 150 Wall Balls or a 500m Row Sprint - if my legs are not jello and the phase of cannot-hold-me-up, then I figure I could have probably worked harder...