Athlete of the month

Congrats to Brendon Murray, our July "Athlete Of The Month"!!!

· Background Info: Name, Age, Hometown, What do you currently do, Family, Etc.

Brendon Murray, 38 years old, Rehoboth Beach, DE, Commercial Real Estate Appraiser, Married to Alicia Murray, No Children, 1 Cat.

· How long have you been Crossfitting and/or training at Crossfit Salisbury?

10 months total, 4 months at CFS.

· What made you first try Crossfit and what brought you back for more?

Was looking for something new/different. Saw an episode of the Crossfit Games on ESPN 2 which sparked a curiosity.

The feeling of accomplishment when you finish a hard workout.

· What has been your favorite workout?

“Murph” or any of the longer workouts that are a test of endurance and strength.

· What are the goals you have set for yourself?

To keep improving and progressing at whatever I do.

· What is your favorite thing about Crossfit Salisbury?

The support and acceptance I received from fellow CFS members from day 1. It felt like I had known most everyone for years and hadn’t even remembered most people’s names yet.

· If someone asks you “What is Crossfit”, how would you answer that?

A mix of strength training and high intensity cardio.

· What motivates you?

As a former “fat guy”, I was unhealthy and very unhappy. I never want to go back to that.

· Most favorite lift/movement?

Snatch

· Least favorite lift/movement?

Thrusters

· If you were allowed to create your own workout to make the rest of the box complete, what would it be?

1 mile run, 10 burpee pull-ups
800 meter run, 20 burpee pull-ups
400 meter run, 40 burpee pull-ups