Mike Kelly
I was voted the most athletic male at my high school as a four sport athlete. I was a Collegiate track athlete (long jump, triple jump and javelin). My best event was the triple jump.
I wanted to get into CrossFit because I felt restricted in my training at GOLDS GYM and was seeking an environment to diversify my training, craving a more motivating atmosphere, and a coach. Once I got positive feedback and a progression in my training as well as getting questions from others, "how did you push that much weight?" "do a muscle up?" "jump on that high box?" I craved becoming a coach and learning more how to help better other's fitness.
Additionally, having an experience with competing helps you empathize with everyone in the gym, even someone who has never walked into a Crossfit gym and has only heard "horror stories." All of our egos are put aside and that moment to step up to the plate and take on a new challenge is there.
CrossFit competitve accomplishments: Won the MAAC competition last year with a team of four (scaled) and my first competition. Competed in SUPERFIT Richmond on a two person team. Competed in the ATLAS games with a team of four in MD.Participated in Xfit for hope on the national mall placing 15th overall (RX and scaled). Currently competing (for the first place CFSA CAL team).
I've also organized a fundraiser for my cousin (with terminal brain cancer; 9 years old) called "Burpees for Danny" which raised over $1200 in a single day.
CrossFit is about community and I look forward to becoming involved and better all members' experience in the CrossFit Balance community!