May 22, 2026
The Value Of Discomfort
Think about the last time you truly pushed past what felt comfortable.
The Value Of Discomfort
No man is more unhappy than he who never suffers adversity. For he has not had the opportunity to test himself.
— Seneca, On Providence 4.4
Think about the last time you truly pushed past what felt comfortable. Maybe it was that final rep, or the last few meters of a run, or simply showing up when you really didn't want to. That moment of resistance, that prickle of pain or doubt, is where growth happens.
Without these challenges, we never truly know our limits or our strength. Embrace the discomfort today, not as something to avoid, but as the very forge that sharpens your resolve and reveals your true capabilities.
Today's challenge: During today's workout, identify one moment of discomfort and lean into it for just one extra second, knowing it's making you stronger.
Workout of the Day
Warm Up
@5:00 GENERAL WARMUP -5:00 Mobility / Running Drills
@10:00 SPECIFIC WARMUP 2 Rounds: -20s/side Lat. Step-Downs -20s BW Lunges / Empty Bar Lunges
2 Rounds: -100m Run -30s Step-up / Step-overs
2 Rounds: -200m Run -6 Weighted Step-Overs
In remaining time: -Build Lunge Weight *2-3 sets to find skull crusher weight
@28:00 BR LUNGE/TRIS / FULL-SEND FRIDAY
BR LUNGE/TRIS
Score: Load
@ 0:00-12:00 14-12-10-8-6 Reps for Quality: -Alt Back Rack Lunges* -Floor DB skull crusher *Record - Same load across all sets
@ 12:00-22:00 14-12-10-8-6 for quality, nose breathing & increasing speed each run: -200m Run -Unweighted Step-Ups
FULL-SEND FRIDAY
Score: Time
@22:00-29:00 For time: All out! -800m Run -30 Dual DB Step-Overs
L1= 600m run, 20/16", 2x25/20 L2= 24/20", 2x35/25 L3= 24/20", 2x50/35 L4= 24/20", 2x70/50