To Honor One Little Girl Lost

"Christina"

20 minute AMRAP of:

9 pull-ups
9 squat cleans
9 kettlebell swings
9 toes to bar
9 push press
9 burpees


This is a new one. A new workout of the day to honor one little girl, Christina Green, killed in Tucson, Arizona on January 8, 2011.

9 for Christina's age, 6 elements for the 6 who died, 20 minutes for the 20 injured.

This morning, my first actual morning back at the box in ages, was better than I could have imagined. As soon as I read the board, my anxiety backed itself right on out the door. This wasn't about me. At all.

I would not dare complain about that 65 lb bar, wishing instead that I could have pulled the 95 Rx weight with the speed and proper form that this memorial workout deserved. It got a little heavy, but not one time during those 20 minutes did I wish it was lighter. I wonder if Christina herself even weighed 65 lbs. Such a little girl. My burden is not heavy. 3 and 1/6 rounds is not enough.

I pray every day for the protection and safety of my child and I cannot imagine the agony that now belongs to Christina's mother. We cannot change the events of the day her light went out. But we will do what we can to honor the life that was taken too soon.

Rest in peace, little one. You will not be forgotten.