Athlete of the Month

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CrossFit First Creek? 

I’ve been a member of CFFC since 2019 and joined after losing my brother. I found myself at my old gym, which was a traditional but small gym, working out alone and not speaking with anyone at all. The gym has always been my safe place, my time to reflect and push myself both physically and mentally. However, I was missing something. CFFC was that missing piece I was looking for in my healing process, and the members at CFFC became an instant family. Everyone there opened their arms and embraced this big meathead who was stepping way outside his comfort zone. 

WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? WHAT HAS KEPT YOU DOING IT? HAS YOUR MOTIVATION CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?

My motivation has changed over the years, but the core of it still remains the same. My motivation was to pull myself out of a darkness that gym therapy was able to do, but I needed a different venue. I wanted to push myself to a different level of fitness and be a well-rounded athlete.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE JOINING CFFC? 

What I’ve learned over the years at CFFC is that we are all there to be better and to push ourselves to different levels that we might not feel capable of. I’ve also learned that no matter the weight, as long as you give your maximum effort, then we are suffering the same during the WOD. Also, we are all crazy…lol.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST CROSSFIT MOMENT? 

My proudest moments at CFFC are seeing others achieve new PR or goals and seeing their smiles after. My proudest moments are seeing how CFFC rallies behind one another and the overwhelming support my family and I receive when it comes to honoring ALEX.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LIFT, MOVEMENT, OR WOD? LEAST FAVORITE?

My favorite lift is and will always be the benchpress..lol.. Just kidding, I love any long grinders, the workouts that push one’s mental toughness. Our minds will break long before our bodies. Except in CrossFit, that line is pretty darn close to one another.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT CFFC OR JUST CROSSFIT IN GENERAL?

I enjoy the family aspect of CrossFit, and its cult-like following…lol.

WHAT IMPACT HAS CROSSFIT HAD ON YOU IN AND OUT OF THE GYM?

CrossFit has had a huge impact with my job. Being a police officer, our bodies are put through it for years upon years, and since doing CrossFit, my health has greatly improved, which continues to be a goal of mine. I want to be in the best shape possible. So once I retire, I can enjoy life and be able to not let age define me. 

WHEN YOU ARE NOT CROSSFITTING, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?

When I’m not at the gym, which is a lot, I enjoy the lake, spending time with friends and family, and competitive shooting.

WHAT IS ONE FUN THING ABOUT YOU THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW YET?

Something fun that people may not know, is that l love music and love to sing, even though I cannot carry a tune…lol.

WHAT IS THE ONE TIP YOU’D GIVE SOMEONE CONSIDERING CROSSFIT OR WHO IS NEW TO CROSSFIT?

I will tell a new CrossFitter to not worry about the weight and not to become discouraged with movements or scaling, things take time. Also, MOBILITY is the key to CrossFit, which I still suck at.

WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? HAS IT CHANGED SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT? WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WORKOUT FUEL?

My diet is like a rollercoaster. It has its ups and downs, but I try to stay somewhat consistent and find that balance of being healthy and enjoying life. My go-to workout fuel would be overnight oats with granola, bananas, and peanut butter with a huge cup of coffee.

ANYTHING ELSE YOU WOULD LIKE TO ADD?

CFFC is by far the best gym around, the coaches are amazing and push everyone to be the best version of themselves. Rebecca, you are instrumental in the success of all of us. The way you truly care about all of us and having a heart of gold makes everyone who knows you a better person. Thank you truly for everything you do for us, although it may go unnoticed or overlooked at times. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.