Name: Ward Woody
Age: 53
Occupation: Electrical Contractor
Which class time do you usually attend? 4pm, sometimes 5pm
Favorite WOD: Anything that does not involve burpees or front squats
Favorite Lift: Bench press or push press
Deadlift Max: 285
Back squat Max: 185
Favorite Food: Any sea food
Favorite Movie: Saving Private Ryan, Hangover 1
Favorite Athlete: All Time Jack Nicklaus, Current Payton Manning
Dream Job: Golf pro
Dream Vacation Destination: Alaska fishing trip
How long have you been CrossFitting?
“14 months”
What keeps you coming back/motivated?
“I love the gym and the people. I have always worked out on my own but never been able to achieve the results I wanted until I found Crossfit. I look forward to it every day.”
How did you find CrossFit?
“I had heard of it, but did not know what it was about. I saw the sign and stopped in and talked to Ben and I started that afternoon.”
What is your athletic background (If applicable)?
“I played football and basketball in high school. Took several years off then took up golf about 20 years ago.”
How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
“I feel better and stronger than ever. I have made friends and kept my weight in check.”
What is the one thing you have done here that you never thought you could do?
“Rope climbs. Weighted dips. Hand stands.”
Who or what motivates/inspires you?
“The person who indirectly motivates me is my girl friend Kim who is also a member of the gym. Also I see a lot of people my age start to get fat, lazy and weak. I have a lot of things I want to be able to do when I get older and I want to be able.”
What is your proudest CrossFit achievement?
“When we did the Nutrition Challenge, I met my goals. That was a great feeling.”
Name one goal/personal achievement you would like to achieve through CrossFit?
“Improve my strength and endurance.”
Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit?
“Golf, boating”
Any advice for new members?
“Fight through the first few WODs. Stick with it and do YOUR best. Don’t worry about what the other members are doing.Soon you will start seeing results and then you will be hooked.”
Any additional thoughts/comments:
“I would like to thank the coaches and other members for making exercise so much fun and challenging. Crossfit has given me something to look forward to when times have been rough over the past year or so. I plan to stay with it as long as I can.”
Coach Laura’s Take: “Ward is a very coachable athlete. I don’t think I have ever heard him say that he couldn’t do something. He takes coaching and works extremely hard to make the corrections. The improvement we have seen in his squat and general movement since he started is huge! I have no doubts that he will continue to make great strides. Ward is tough, quiet and a really genuine guy. We are glad to have him as part of our No Excuses family.”