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Scott’s CrossFit Story

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Scott and Michelle in Hawaii

Scott Nov '09

Scott July '10

How has Crossfit changed me? Well, first off, the best thing about CF is all the great people I’ve met and become friends with. That may not be a change, but it’s one way CF has been a very positive experience.

As far as changes, I’ve always been very active…skiing, snowboarding, volleyball, triathlons, mountaineering, etc….but I’ve always struggled to do these activities at a very heavy weight. I have always been strong on participation and weak on performance/results. Diets never seemed to work. Working out at Globo Gym helped, but not significantly. I could never really stick with a diet or workout program more than a few months at a time. They were chores to be suffered.

Crossfit totally changed that. I immediately saw improvements in my numerous activities. I have started blocking in beach volleyball. I got quicker moving around the court. I have had better endurance and control skiing and snowboarding. I had by far my best sprint triathlon time last summer.

CF empowered me to do my first ever pullup in my life!! I was the fat kid in grade school who used to get marked down in PE because I couldn’t do a single pullup. I used to get straight A’s except for a C in PE (no idea why middle school kids were being graded for athletic performance, but that’s another story). Unless that was you too, you have no idea how mentally scaring that experience was and how amazing it felt when I did my first pullup. Afterwards I was jacked up on an adrenaline rush that lasted days. I couldn’t wait to tell EVERYONE!

Recently I’ve added the Paleo diet to CF and again I’m seeing immediate and dramatic results. Better metcon results during CF workouts. Much better elevation and coverage on the volleyball court. My running times are dropping dramatically as I’m training for my first ever Olympic Triathlon. I can’t wait to attack the ski slopes this winter.

And of course, the classic result of CF and/or Paleo….I look better naked!! That’s particularly important since everyone in South Bay spends half the year in bathing suits.

And maybe the best part about all this, unlike previous workout programs and diets, Crossfit and Paleo are not chores. They are things I enjoy. They are things I look forward to doing. I’m not trying to do this until I reach a goal. I simply love CF and hope to continue indefinitely.

Of course, a huge thanks goes to all the trainers who have helped and encouraged me along the way…..Ruth, Marcus, Sean, and Mariessa. A big thanks to all my fellow crossfiters who cheer me on and challenge me each day. Also a big thanks to my buddy Casey who nagged me for months and convinced me to try CF.

WOD 07.13.10

Power Snatch 1-1-1-1-1

  • Hill Run
  • 21 Med Ball Cleans
  • Hill Run
  • 15 Toes to Bar
  • Hill Run
  • 9 HSPU (or sub 15 Push Ups)

15 Responses to “Scott’s CrossFit Story”

Anna
July 13, 2010 at 7:14 AM

Scott that is a great pic of you and Michelle!! I love your story, even more the second time reading it (ahem Ruth… total repost within the same week)!!

Keep up the good work, everybody around you is noticing your gains (and losses) and I am so happy for you.

ruth
July 13, 2010 at 7:36 AM

(ahem- quiet, peanut gallery!)

Forrest
July 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

Scott, looking great man! I always admired your work ethic. Big ups to Ruth, Sean and Marcus for keeping you moving toward your goals. Great work CF Intrepid!

Xuan
July 13, 2010 at 8:58 AM

It was interesting, heartfelt, funny. The pullup story was like reliving my own childhood. I give it…TEN…a TEN! Way to hold it down for the big boned kids Scott.

Avelyne
July 13, 2010 at 9:03 AM

Scott, it’s an inspiration to see how far you’ve come. I remember the 4pm days when you struggled with 1 pullup and now you blast through kipping pullups consecutively! FREAKIN AWESOME! Can’t wait to hear about your results when you do your Olympic Triathlon!

Michael H
July 13, 2010 at 9:12 AM

Beyond inspiring Scott! Well done and keep pushing. You’re gonna kill it at the Malibu Tri!

Jake
July 13, 2010 at 9:26 AM

Scotty Too Hotty! Great story!

Scott #1
July 13, 2010 at 10:35 AM

Thanks everyone! It really is awesome to get to know all of you and share our crossfit experience.

There is nothing better than Pooja challenging you to “step it up” because she is gonna kick you butt in a WOD. Or watching Jake’s body convulse and he wills his way to a monster Dead Lift for a month end challenge. Or watching Ruth yell at Anna to slow down with her workouts with a broken collar bone because none of the guys have the stones to stand up to her. Too many stories and too many good time to mention them all.

BTW, Xuan, love your Varsity Blues reference….

Billy Bob: I sure do love that dog.
Mox: I think it’s a pig.
Billy Bob: Yeah.

Big boned brothers unite!!!

ruth
July 13, 2010 at 10:47 AM

That’s right, everyone! Post your CrossFit Story here so I can re-post it in the near future! ;)

In all seriousness, though I love hearing everyone’s experiences in their fitness journeys. It’s amazing how sweating and grunting though a workout can bring together such a wonderful group of people! I heart you guys!!

"Muscles"
July 13, 2010 at 12:35 PM

yey Scott!

Brian
July 13, 2010 at 2:42 PM

Scott: She stopped listening to me a LONG time ago, so i just dont try anymore… plus i was enjoying the brief moment in time where i could actually beat her in WODs

I’m very proud to have worked out with you as long as i have and seen how far you have come. Your tenacity and work ethic are amazing and the proof is in the results you have achieved thus far (although i’ll take Michelle’s word for it on the “look better naked” part)

becky
July 13, 2010 at 3:30 PM

love it!

Drew
July 13, 2010 at 4:44 PM

Scott, your story is an inspriational one!!

I played volleyball with Scott the other day, and in the first game we played, the first thing that someone said was, “when did you start jumping so high Scott?”

I find myself squarely in Marcus’ hell. I am in the land of deep dish pizza and hot dogs!! I was at the barbeque area last night and someone asked who I was barbequeing all that chicken for and I said, “myself, for the next 10 days!!” I am saving my cheat day for my trip to Wrigley field.

Went to the Crossfit gym here yesterday. Little odd? They have an “open” gym meaning the gym is open from 6-9 and you just go through the workout with whoever showed up around the same time as you. Not a single person introduced themselve so I WODed alone!!

Hotel WOD today:

AMRAP 20 (plus five seconds)

5 push ups
5 sit ups
5 squats

35 rounds!!

Miss everyone, Drew

Jake
July 13, 2010 at 9:43 PM

125 PS
5:30 WOD Blue/Red band

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