When did you first start CrossFitting and/or training at CrossFit Mattoon?
July 2015
Favorite WOD/type of movements?
Strength
Least favorite WOD/type of movements?
Running or burpees
What was your prior sports and fitness background?
Couch surfing
Have you achieved or set any new goals since starting that you never thought you would have achieved or set?
Yes, pullups.
How did you first get exposed to CrossFit, and what made you decide to try it? Do you remember your first WOD, and how did it feel?
My nephew was doing weightlifting and asked me to check it out.
What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health and fitness since starting CrossFit? (before/after)
More endurance and weight loss
Please share with us any favorite CrossFit/CrossFit Mattoon moments!
Doing Murph and getting thru 3/4 of it, and running a 800 m almost 2 min faster!
Any advice for people just getting started?
Try it – stick with it! Maybe a little pain, sore muscles at first – take Aleve but come back. It will get better quickly!
What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?
Grandkids
Closing comments?
Come join us – we have fun!