Steel Magnolias

I was back at Crossfit today after (another) 6-week break. It wasn't too bad for the first time, but Coach Jaime knows I'm a wimp. Jaime and the girls have got it goin' on in Jaime's garage. These Crossfit Chicks are very good, but I refuse to be intimidated. (or photographed.)

Stephanie is pregnant and you would never know it--she's awesome! Check out the biceps on this pull-up. No rubberband, just true grit. She did 10 of these just to warm up! The baby enjoys the ride.

Here's Peggy rowing like there's nothing she'd rather be doing. She radiates happiness. She's smiling like she's laying on a beach in the Caribbean! Sheesh! By the way, for you observant readers, that IS Gunther in the background. He's parked in front of Jaime's house right now--for sentimental reasons.

Here the Crossfit Chicks are flexing their muscles to scare you all. Despite all the pink in these pics, I can assure you these girls are tougher than nails! These are the famous southern Steel Magnolias you've heard so much about--all girly on the outside, all sinew on the inside. Be afraid, be very afraid.