“Good things DON’T come to those who wait.  Good things come to those who pursue the goals and dreams they believe in…” 

I believe that a crossfit box isn’t a gym.  It’s a family, a group of people who are all so extremely different you would never think they’d be friends; but at the same time, so much alike because they are all “fighters”.

Crossfitters are the ones who come in day after day to get their butts kicked together as a group, the ones who need and want the challenge that crossfit has to offer, the ones who can accept that when they start; they probably aren’t very good at doing any of the movements yet they keep on going and pushing themselves to meet their goals (doing a pull-up, a snatch, etc). Then, once they reach those goals, they move on to another set of goals where even years later they are still doing the same thing – that is what drives them…..and THAT is why crossfit works.  The constantly varied, functional movements that are executed at high speeds and under heavy loads make our bodies stronger that we ever imagined; and many times, push us much further than we ever expected or even wanted to go.

As fighters, when we feel like giving up in the middle of a WOD, we look to those around us, sweating alongside us, and we push harder for them, for our community and to keep others pushing as well.  We start as one and end as one and it gives us a closeness that is hard to put into words.  Crossfit, to me, is a way of life and not a fitness trend.

If you’re new at crossfit or are thinking of trying crossfit out, don’t give up.  Find a friend, be honest with yourself and your Coaches, trust the process and look for and celebrate the small accomplishments along the way!  Set goals, but not too many all at once (definitely my biggest problem) and most of all, focus on your weaknesses.  After consistent work, those weaknesses will most likely become your strengths!

“Sink or Swim”

I’ve got two CrossFit kids of my own.  Allison and Beau, the ones who make me strive to be the best that I can be physically, emotionally and mentally.  The ones who are always watching me, whether I’m failing or excelling, the ones I have to impress and be accountable to at the end of each day.  I am thankful for them and thankful that their being into crossfit will build their physicality, health, self-confidence and character.

I also provide personal training (as mentioned in our Programs page) so feel free to reach out to me to find out more about how I can help.  You can fill out my contact form below or send me a text message on my cell or just give me a holler at the box!   I am here for our members as a group or on a one-on-one basis, too, if you prefer.