Here’s our October CrossFit Trenches Athlete Spotlight
Brandon
1. Tell us about yourself
I am a creature of early morning 5am CrossFit and the occasional Saturday morning. As a busy husband and father, it’s the only thing that fits in our life giving the evening to kids’ activities and family dinner. I have lived in O’Fallon all my life, married my high school sweetheart and have two boys. I spend my days managing a team of architects at World Wide Technology. 2. What made you start CrossFit?
Ironically, an article in Men’s Health Magazine and facing the fact that I was going to have to buy larger jeans, not because they were worn out or to faded, but due to the fact they didn’t fit anymore.
3. What were your thoughts after your first workout at CFT?
CFT is different because of the programing, during my first workout I could feel myself being challenged to maintain a pace. Previously, I focused a lot on one rep maxs of a single movement.
4. What impact has CrossFit had in your life in and outside the gym?
Well, my body has been conditioned to no longer sleep past 5am on any day of the week -regardless of what time I go to bed. Both of my sons are very active and I love having the energy to run side by side with them.
5. If you had to write a WOD, what would it be?
Something like this
4 RFT
400m Run
25 wall balls
400 Run
25 slam balls
6. What’s your diet like? How does nutrition play a role in your life?
This is part of my life that needs the most attention, I consume a lot of caffeine. I always inspire to have a better diet but have not had a lot of success here.
7. What advice would you give to a new CrossFitter?
Make friends while enjoying a workout, a little friendly competition is a great motivator < shout out to Levi>. 8. What’s your favorite motivational quote and why?
Work hard and other people will want to work with you. – My dad on the first day of my professional career #crossfittrenches #cft #cftrenches #lakestlouis #lsl #missouri #trenchesathletes #cftspotlight
