Athlete of the Month

All of us who work out here at Mission CrossFit SA train hard.  We are all on our own journey in pursuit of a higher level of fitness, health and ultimately, life.  It is not an easy journey, but it’s worth it. It requires hard work, sweat, discipline, and perseverance.  The journey is filled with challenges, obstacles, and sometimes-even setbacks.  And although every person’s road is unique, it is not a solo endeavor. We are in the pursuit of fitness together. Like a team, when a person is knocked down, the group responds by picking them up. Equally as important, when someone succeeds, their accomplishments are enjoyed and celebrated by the whole.  To that end, every month, one person will be recognized for their outstanding achievements in fitness, whether they are in or out of the box.

This page is dedicated to that individual who portrays what CrossFit is at Mission CrossFit SA.  It is someone who pushes hard, never gives up and wants to accomplish something each day they step foot inside our gym.  They are chosen by their peers and lead by example.  The athlete doesn’t necessarily lift the most amount of weight, or win every WOD, but instead they have passion and desire for what their individual goal is.  Work hard, everyone is always paying attention, and you could be next!

Athlete of the Month – May 2012

Name: Peter Harenda

Started CrossFit: January 2012

Favorite WOD: any WOD that involves endurance and box jumps

Least Favorite WOD: Neal’s WODs

Favorite Lift: Deadlift

Least Favorite Lift: Muscle-ups

Story:

Peter Harenda, a Buffalo, NY native was drawn to San Antonio to work in sponsorship for the SPURS. By January of 2012, Peter had grown tired of his running regimen, and was seeking a new challenge- Mission CrossFit SA provided Peter with that challenge.

For those of you who have not had the pleasure of working out with Peter- you should know that his jovial sarcasm can lighten the load of any workout. His untiring work ethic shines through as he powers through any WOD without complaints with a smile.

At the end of a workout you can find Peter cheering on his Mission teammates. Outside the gym Peter lives the life of any young man- he enjoys hanging out with friends and going to the movies. We are lucky to have Peter as a member of our gym- he carries the Mission CrossFit swag well.

 

  1. Stephen Takach
    June 9, 2011 at 6:26 pm | #1

    Lets Do It…

  2. Collanne West
    June 9, 2011 at 8:24 pm | #2

    And we can’t forget our fearless leader, Drew Bignall, who is going to take the South Cenral Regionals by storm!!!

    • Stephen Takach
      June 15, 2011 at 12:13 am | #3

      DUH!

  3. Collanne West
    June 9, 2011 at 8:25 pm | #4

    Central

  4. June 10, 2011 at 2:11 pm | #5

    you kats are awesome, best of luck next weekend.

  5. Amanda Ternan
    November 20, 2011 at 5:21 pm | #6

    Congrats Ang! XOXO Amanda

  6. Jenny Cook
    December 2, 2011 at 4:25 pm | #7

    Awesome Jim! :-)

    • Jim Phillips
      December 6, 2011 at 3:05 am | #8

      Thanks.

  7. Caesar M.
    February 5, 2012 at 10:03 am | #9

    ahhhhhh…. Greg is my motivation, reason why i started!!!!!!

  8. Jess Massay
    March 5, 2012 at 5:28 pm | #10

    Honored and humbled….that’s what I am. Thanks to all the wonderful folks at Mission who have made me stick it out even when I don’t want to. It’s been a team effort and all I can say is that I would have never stuck with it if it weren’t for the great people, positive energy and just plain, fun:)

    Most people never run far enough on their first wind to find out they’ve got a second.
    ~ William James ~

    jess

  9. Rose Harenda
    May 8, 2012 at 10:29 pm | #11

    Congratulations, Peter!!!! Such a hard worker, never gives up! Way to go!!!!
    XOXOXOX
    Rose

  1. December 1, 2011 at 2:33 pm | #1
  2. January 2, 2012 at 7:57 pm | #2
  3. February 4, 2012 at 7:19 pm | #3
  4. March 5, 2012 at 3:41 pm | #4

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