I have an inner voice that likes to say mean things like, “I can’t.” Most of the time the voice speaks and I, for the most part, defy. But then along comes a season when circumstances overwhelm and life threatens to drown and the voice becomes a booming echo of fulfilled prophecy. I hit one such season four years ago and knew I needed more pathways in life in which to practice my defiance against the voice. I stumbled across CrossFit at a local gym (Best DAM CrossFit) during this season and recognized a means by which to defy the “can’ts”. It wasn’t overnight. In fact, as I started my journey the “can’ts” were deafening. And then there was community. A small band of like-minded people looking to defy the “can’ts” of life as well. They encouraged me daily, told me stories of their similar struggles, gave me tips and tricks to progressively inch my way forward towards the positive narrative of “I can”. Today I can do most things I set my mind to and for those few things that I can’t – it’s only a matter of time. I have my family at BDCF to thank for that. They have had my back in battle, fought by my side through thick and thin, and poured sweat on the front lines of life. To some it may seem like just exercise, but to me it’s a daily reminder that with the right instruction, encouragement, and motivation, I can do anything. ~Coach Deb