adam@carolinacrossfit.com
Occupation: United States Marine: 2004 – present, Full time adventurer, Student: most days, Ninja: Always
Certification(s): Crossfit Level 1, POSE Running Coach Level 1
Why did you start CrossFit? I knew that there had to be something better. Being a Marine, fitness is paramount, the ability to perform any task under any condition is not an option it is required! CrossFit enables me to always be ready without knowing what I need to be ready for. Plus it is SIMPLY AWESOME!!!
Define “What is CrossFit?” Other than AWESOME?……. CrossFit is a program that delivers everything from elite functional real world fitness to strength, freedom, mobility, health, fun and community to everyone who participates. It is not specific to singular populations, but spans the spectrum from kids to grandmas, elite athletes to weekend warriors and everyone in between. Simply put, CrossFit is real world fitness that helps you improve in all capacities of life.
Favorite WOD: Anything with pullups, handstands, rope climbs, Kettlebells, Running, Rowing…..you get the idea, I love EVERYTHING
Least Favorite WOD: Having to miss one. However, I am not a huge fan of Over Head Sqauts, but I am getting better!!
Favorite Food or Meal: Good Food = Steak and Peppers/ Chicken and Veggies. Favorite Cheat Food = Pizza and Cupcakes
Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I hate milk with a passion!!! And no I am not lactose intolerant……..I have not even had a total of three glasses in my life!
What do you do outside of CrossFit: Skydive, backpack, run, adventure, study life, live, adventure
Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: Improving my life and making me happier. Its sounds simple but there is so much that goes into it, that broad strokes is the only real way to explain it. CrossFit makes me happy.
What/who inspires you? The “underdog,” the never give up, never lay down, die before you quit attitude. You can train the body to accomplish anything, but the mind can only be mastered by oneself. I am inspired by those who never give up. Talent is nothing without humility and will never compare to heart.
A quote that inspires you:
“He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is mightier still” – Lao Tzu
“If you always put limit on everything you do, physical or anything else. It will spread into your work and into your life. There are no limits. There are only plateaus, and you must not stay there, you must go beyond them.”- Bruce Lee
