JANUARY 2017 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Meet Dan Wallace our January Athlete of the Month
No doubt about why this guy is our athlete of the month. He comes early, works really hard and is willing to give it his all.
Thanks Dan for always having such a positive attitude and great work ethic.
We had a chance to ask Dan a couple of questions…
My older brother Ron has been doing Crossfit for years and I always thought the workouts sounded TOUGH but fun. I tried Cindy in Oct of 2011 and got humbled really quick. Fast forward to 2015 when Andrew McKenzie mentioned I should come check it out when CFBR was preparing for the grand opening. The box is less than a mile a way from my home and now is a part of my life! 🙂 Thanks Andrew!
What drives you to keep working you hard?
CrossFit has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve positively changed the way I sleep, eat, and train plus I’ve made so many new friends that my entire outlook on everything has made a huge improvement. Every rep in every workout provides real time feedback on progress, so usually I know what needs some work and can gauge what is getting “easier”. I log all my lifts after every workout and like to see the gains (sometimes the dips) in progress.
What is your favorite vacation?
Anytime I can be on the beach and in the ocean with my family.
Favorite quote?
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky
What do you love to see on the whiteboard?
Clean and Jerks, Deadlifts, Bench
What do you dread?
Bar Muscle Ups – because I think I’m close to getting these but haven’t dialed them in yet. 2017 will be the year I figure these out hopefully…
Any advice for someone wanting to try CrossFit out?
Relax. Do your best. Ask questions. Know that every workout will provide equal doses of personal growth and humility.
DECEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
Kendra Ro is our December Athlete of the Month here at CrossFit Big Rock! Congratulations Kendra! Well deserved!
Kendra is one of our original “Basics” class members. She started out attending our first round of Basics classes in January of this year. She came to the first class smiling and continues to smile each time she walks through the front door. Her attitude is contagious. You can’t help but smile yourself and cheer up when you’re around her. Even when you’re working out! On top of this gal having such a positive attitude she has a strong focus as well. Our Coaches are always impressed with Kendra’s strength and determination. “She is always willing to push herself through a workout no matter how hard it is!” Kendra is also one of our most consistent athletes, WOD’ing weekly at her favorite 7:00pm classes.
We are so thankful for you Kendra and appreciate you. And proud to have you apart of our CrossFit Big Rock family!
What got you to walk into CrossFit Big Rock for the first time?
I saw the ad for two weeks for free. I just had to go and see what it was all about. I was very nervous and had no idea what to expect.
What keeps you coming back for more?
It’s never the same workout twice. It’s always challenging.
Tell us your most favorite movement in a CrossFit WOD and what is your least favorite?
My most favorite movements would be KBS and Deadlifts. My least favorite is lunges, I know some people might think it’s burpees.
What keeps you busy outside the CrossFit box?
Work always keeps me busy, but during the spring and summer I love to work in the yard and garden.
What’s your favorite food?
I love pasta and milk chocolate.
NOVEMBER ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
November Athlete of the Month – Michael Doran
You are a dedicated athlete. What keeps you motivated to keep at it?
CrossFit has helped me feel the healthiest and strongest I’ve ever been. I feel pride in my body’s ability and consistent training is what supports that. It is also great to be able to eat burgers with impunity.
What’s your favorite CrossFit move?
I really enjoy overhead squats. They are a difficult movement that requires a particular blend of strength, balance, and flexibility.
What’s your least favorite move?
I prefer not to ride the Assault Air Bike, when possible.
Outside of CrossFit, do you have a favorite hobby?
I am a professional cello, violin, and viola maker. My work is my passion and CrossFit gets me to clock out. For a vacation from work, I once made a mandolin for myself.
Would you share something we may not know about you?
I’m a good cook, I love restoring old woodworking machines, and I can make fire without matches or a lighter.
