Our athlete spotlight this month is our very own Will. Will has been at CrossFit Artifact from the beginning and brings an enthusiastic energy to each class he attends.
We got to sit down with Will and find out what drew him to CrossFit Artifact in the first place, and what keeps him coming back for class each week.
Keep reading to see what he had to say!
What made you decide to try CrossFit?
“I was going through a trialing time in my life and I needed something that was positive but also challenging.”
Why do you do CrossFit at our gym?
“I passed it everyday while at work.”
What were you most afraid of when you first joined our gym?
“I wasn’t afraid. I remember being excited because I had no clue what to expect.”
What were you looking for in a gym?
“I just wanted to be challenged day after day.”
What one thing got you to take the initial leap and sign up?
“It was time to focus all this negativity into something positive.”
What were your primary goals when you first started?
“Not quit, enjoy the journey and not so much the end result.”
What was your biggest challenge keeping you from achieving those goals?
“Ummm.. each time I’m walking into the gym, I’m faced with a different goal. I achieved one goal and then there’s always the next . It never stops .. pushing yourself beyond your limits become almost addictive. I didn’t have that before.”
Did you try anything in the past to achieve your goals that didn’t work?
“I’ve always had trained at some point in my life, but CrossFit is a different beast. Instead of training to beat your opponents, you’re now training to beat yourself over and over … Just you vs you. It’s kinda of insane when you think about it.”
What are your goals now?
“Not quit.”
How do you feel CrossFit Artifact is helping you reach your goals?
“I continue to show up so they are doing something right.”
What is your favorite thing about CrossFit Artifact?
“The family atmosphere and beating Tommy.” (We have no comment about this statement!) 😂
What is your favorite lift OR what has been your favorite workout?
“Any workout with the my favorite bike, Janet.” 😂 (We’re pretty sure he means his favorite Bike Erg.)
What was the most rewarding moment you’ve experienced at the gym?
“When the clock hits all zeros and I know I’ve made it through another workout.“
Classes wouldn’t be the same without Will. The craziest thing about this journey with all of our members is thinking that we didn’t know them at all a little over a year ago. Now, we all do life together. What we have here at CrossFit Artifact is truly more than just a gym.
If you, like Will, need a way to turn all that life throws at you into something positive, CrossFit is the perfect outlet.
With our classes, you get a coach-led warmup, workout, and cooldown in just 60 minutes. Regardless of where you’re at in life or in your fitness journey, we’re a great fit.
Want to check us out? Come try a class for FREE. We can’t wait to see you here!
