Athlete of the Month – August 2014

Athlete of the Month – August 2014

Athlete of the Month – August 2014

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text disable_pattern=”true” align=”left” margin_bottom=”0″]Name: Michael Rodriguez

Started CrossFit: June 2011

Favorite WOD: Cindy

Least Favorite WOD: Anything with overhead squats

Favorite Lift: Shoulder press/push/jerk

Least Favorite Lift: Overhead Squat

Story: I have always done something to try to stay active, whether it be playing football as a kid, learning to ski (water/snow), racket ball, handball, scuba-diving to just plain old weight training. However as I grew older I gravitated to more cardio workouts mixed with some weight training. I bounced around from gym to gym; Racket ball handball club, Concord, Lifetime and even Goldโ€™s gym. I had been at Goldโ€™s gym for some time and it, the gym and the clientele, along with my routine all were getting old. I needed a change. I had been talking with my good friend and esteemed colleague Mr. Tom Wright. I had seen him completely transform his body, over a relatively short period of time, and I said to myself, โ€œI need what heโ€™s having.โ€

When I started Mission CrossFit, I felt I was in good shape, I just didnโ€™t know better. Ignorance is bliss. What the hell is an AMRAP, WOD, LHPU or HSPU? Who the heck is Fran or Tabatha? Well, after two years I am may not know all the acronyms or work outs but I do now know I am in much better shape than when I started. The coaches Beth, Nick and Drew have all given me great direction with technics and give the encouragement to keep coming to class. I have meet some interesting people and reconnected with old friends and colleagues. I share my experiences each day with my family, mainly my wife who along with my orthopedic surgeon, think Iโ€™m crazy. That may be the case but as long as Iโ€™m active I will be a crossfitter at Mission.

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