Hey Luke,
 
  I just wanted to thank you again for all the help and support this morning.  I’m making a bad habit out of finishing far behind the pack, but trying very hard to get past the frustration that comes along with it.  It’s been really difficult for me to realize and admit I have serious problems with my flexibility, strength, and especially cardio.  I’m fully aware that if we were a competitive sports team, I’d be one of the last on the bench right now. 
 
  In my mind this is a good thing, because it’s the motivation I need to find the spark I lost many years ago, when I’d be damned if I was going to let anyone beat me at anything.  It’s something I’ve lost, and in some ways, I’m probably a little more (mentally) healthy because of it, but physically it’s taken a toll.  I have a long way to go, but I hope before too long to be one of the stronger students in class, and feel like I’m contributing rather than struggling.  
 
  I thought that due to injury, lifestyle, and career I’d no longer have a chance to grow and improve physically, but you’ve proven me wrong in my short time here.  More than anything, when I have a flash of my old self or see the future potential, it’s the best motivation, and gets me through days like today.  If I can find a way to restore my “edge” while tempering it with a little age and wisdom, I’ll be in a fantastic place.
 
  Sorry for the rambling note, but it’s funny how sometimes you don’t miss something until it’s gone, that’s how I feel about my athleticism.  I wanted to let you and the entire staff know that while I may not be the most talkative and gregarious student (yet), I’m certainly one of the most grateful for the opportunity CrossFit represents, and the great people who make it possible.