May 30, 2026
Perception Is Everything
That daunting WOD, the heavy barbell, or the complex movement isn't inherently 'hard' or 'impossible.
Perception Is Everything
Men are disturbed not by things, but by the views which they take of them.
— Epictetus, Enchiridion 5
That daunting WOD, the heavy barbell, or the complex movement isn't inherently 'hard' or 'impossible.' It's our internal narrative, the story we tell ourselves about it, that creates the struggle. The physical challenge is one thing; the mental battle is often far greater.
Today, recognize that your perception dictates your experience. You can choose to see an obstacle as a chance to grow, a heavy lift as an opportunity to prove your strength, or a skill as a puzzle to solve. Shift your perspective, and you shift your potential.
Today's challenge: Before your next set or movement, pause and consciously reframe any negative thought about it into a positive or neutral one.
WOD — BULGARIAN ECCENTRIC OVERLOAD
BULGARIAN ECCENTRIC OVERLOAD
Score: Load
Every 3:30 x 3 sets:
-2 Dual DB Bulgarian Split Squats with 10s Concentric
...Drop ipsilateral DB at bottom of 2nd rep, immediately into...
-5 Single DB Bulgarian Split Squats (no tempo)
Watch full complex here.
Go heavy!
SPRINT TO THE BAGS
Score: Reps
8:00 AMRAP in pairs:
-40/36/32 Cal Row
-40/36/32 Cal Assault Bike
…Max Reps of 25ft Sandbag Carries
(REST 2:00)
5:00 AMRAP in same pairs:
-40/36/32 Cal Row
-40/36/32 Cal Assault Bike
…Max Reps of 25ft Sandbag Carries
L1= 75/50
L2= 100/75
L3= 150/100, 48/43/38 Cal
Switch partners whenever. Don’t pace.