Each month we will highlight one of our members who has gone above and beyond for themselves and contributed to our awesome community. Our first month and debut "Athlete of the Month" is:
Cpt. Jeff Blankenship
He has shown much dedication to himself and to the gym, and he motivates the heck out of me!
He has shown much dedication to himself and to the gym, and he motivates the heck out of me!
From Jeff:
"This just goes to prove that somebody doesn’t own a dictionary and can’t define “athlete” properly. I don’t consider myself an athlete. I don’t look the part and, most days, I definitely don’t feel the part. What I am is a 41 year old guy just trying to look hotter in a pair swim trunks. I am really enjoying Crossfit. I feel better about myself and I’m starting to look better as well. My goal is to lose 25 pounds and build more lean muscle mass. I have lost 18 pounds so far and 2 inches from my mid-section, and I have muscles poking out where they weren’t before (I’m talking lats, people……perverts).
"This just goes to prove that somebody doesn’t own a dictionary and can’t define “athlete” properly. I don’t consider myself an athlete. I don’t look the part and, most days, I definitely don’t feel the part. What I am is a 41 year old guy just trying to look hotter in a pair swim trunks. I am really enjoying Crossfit. I feel better about myself and I’m starting to look better as well. My goal is to lose 25 pounds and build more lean muscle mass. I have lost 18 pounds so far and 2 inches from my mid-section, and I have muscles poking out where they weren’t before (I’m talking lats, people……perverts).
More than the good gains toward my goal, I love Crossfit because of the community. If my friends weren’t there cheering me on even when I am clawing my way towards the finish line at a snail’s pace, I wouldn’t have come back. The community is what makes this work. We take our personal battles and make them our collective battle. I am really appreciative of everyone’s support and encouragement. I only hope that I am half as supportive as you guys are. "
3…2…1…GO!
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