Peter Galong
December’s Athlete of the Month
“I want to be the fittest I can be while enjoying the process.”
The Journey.
We sat down with Peter to learn more about him and his CrossFit journey.
0TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?
I am an ambitious full time student trapped in an old man’s body. I will only need 5 working days after graduation to retire.
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CROSSFIT FIRST CREEK?
I’ve been doing CrossFit for about 3 years.
WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? WHAT HAS KEPT YOU DOING IT? HAS YOUR MOTIVATION CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?
One of my Sailors challenged me to join CrossFit at my last duty station (Groton, CT) and I’ve very much enjoyed it since.
WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE JOINING CFFC?
I’ve learned that growing old is inevitable and I’ve had to adjust my mindset accordingly to accommodate for workouts that I can no longer do or workouts that I’m weak at.
WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST CROSSFIT MOMENT?
Learning double unders was one of my biggest highlights.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LIFT, MOVEMENT, OR WOD? LEAST FAVORITE?
Snatches are my favorite movement. Handstand pushups are probably my least favorite.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT CFFC OR JUST CROSSFIT IN GENERAL?
I love the people at CFFC. We’ve got a great company of dudes and dudettes.
WHAT IMPACT HAS CROSSFIT HAD ON YOU IN AND OUT OF THE GYM?
CrossFit has taught me to work out wisely. For example, knowing about timing and when to go all out on a workout is wisdom. This can be applied to anything outside the gym (i.e. eating).
WHAT ARE YOUR CROSSFIT GOALS? HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO REACHING THEM?
My goal is to someday be the fittest man on earth. Just kidding! I want to be the fittest I can be while enjoying the process. At this level of my journey, I just feel blessed that I can still show up to the gym. With that, I feel like I’m a workout closer to my goal.
WHEN YOU ARE NOT CROSSFITTING, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?
I love being outdoors or running a marathon (NOT!) with friends.
WHAT IS ONE FUN THING ABOUT YOU THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW YET?
I’m crazy about scuba diving in the ocean at night!
WHAT IS THE ONE TIP YOU’D GIVE SOMEONE CONSIDERING CROSSFIT OR WHO IS NEW TO CROSSFIT?
Just show up, even when you feel like crap!
WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? HAS IT CHANGED SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT FUEL?
My diet has not been the best lately, but I try to stick to whole food diet. I don’t have anything in particular, although coach Morgan would argue and say, “Barebells.”
Thank you to all the coaches! You all are awesome.