A Change In Perspective

So we idolize those who have accomplished a great deal. People become famous by others hearing their name. People get attention for doing astonishing things.

This past weekend I saw my first crossfit competition. This competition just happened to be the largest in Colorado. This means that the majority of competitors are zoned to compete in the South West region while trying to qualify for the Reebok Crossfit Games.

It was crazy to see women from my gym that I view as complete badass athletes get smoked by other competitors in some workouts and then see that same woman who got smoked almost catch that same competitor in another workout. This is just an example that different people are better at different things when it comes to crossfit. Some athletes love to pull heavy weights and other athletes like to move their body weight. Simple as that.

Anyways, back to the main point of this post. We look up to people for what they've done. I automatically looked up to Natalie Mclain because she competed in the 2013 games. I didnt expect the women from my box that were competing at the pro level to do close to as well at Natalie because they've been to regionals and not quite to the games. This was a misconception. A woman from my Colorado Box placed 5th overall in the pro division. Her name is Nell Campbell. That's only 2 placed behind Natalie Mclain. It just goes to show that even though someone isn't famous in yet doesnt mean they should be overlooked. In crossfit and probably in many other sports athletes can come out of the wood works and do great things.


Great job to all competitors this weekend. If you've been overlooked just do well and make your accomplishments that much more sweet and exciting.

Nell Campbell from Wild Horizons Crossfit

Nell again, Who knows, next year could be her time to shine at the games!