Andrew W – Athlete Profile

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First Name & Last Initial:

Andy W

Hometown:

Omaha, NE

Age:

35

Occupation:

CPA

When did you first start CrossFitting:

May 2016

When did you first start training at IHCF:

May 2016

Favorite WOD:

“Kelly”

Least Favorite WOD:

“Fran”

Tell us your sports and fitness background:

High school sports

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit?  Take us back to your first WOD… what was it and how did it feel:

I saw IHCF while eating at VooDoo Taco – got my ass handed to me by my Baseline WOD

What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health, and fitness since starting CrossFit (before/after):

I can handle high intensity workouts better

What sort of changes in your life have your experienced out of taking on something like CrossFit that were totally unexpected:

I push myself a lot harder when I work out with other people

Please share with us any favorite CrossFit/IHCF moments:

I nearly passed out doing partner “Murph” with Justin a week after starting CrossFit

Any advice for people just getting started:

Pace yourself

What are your hobbies, interests, and/or talents outside of CrossFit:

Hanging out with my kids/wife, Detroit Lions, and working

 

We appreciate you sharing your story and we love having you here, Andy!  With all the lifting you’ve been doing, you’re getting super strong!