Each month we spotlight a different CFA athlete who stands out and shows just how awesome they are. What is it that makes up an Athlete of the Month? It may not be the person that finishes the fastest, Rx’s every WOD, or gets a PR every time they walk in the gym. Although we love and celebrate when those things happen, the Athlete of the Month is made up of much more than physical ability. This person shows up, gives their best every time, and then gives a little more. They are hungry to learn and always ready to do the work. They support their fellow classmates and encourage them to reach their goals. This athlete embodies what we believe the CrossFit Austin Community should be about.
This month we would like to show case Seth! He always brightens the whole class with this amazing personality, but also show cases what he’s years of strength building and discipline can do! A Great motivator with friendly chill vibes makes everyone around feel encouraged!
Seth loves all creatures specially insects and reptiles, so many special hides talents too! If you see him in class, at an event, or social ask him about it! Congratulation you big ol’ son of a ****h! You earned it! Hip hip hooray 💪🏽🔥 – Coach Marco & The Team
State your Name and/or Nickname please:Seth Saunders Words to live by?There is always something to see you just have to look. What is your fitness background?I could never sit still How long have you been CrossFitting?Around 8 years Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?It sucked. It put me on the ground! I try to make eveyday that hard to keep pushing myself. What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?Everything! The people the work outs the music! Until we have to do burpees. Current Training Goals/PRs?Increase endurance and strength What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?Embrace the suck it will make you better. How do you balance staying focused in your training when life gets busy?Just got to tell myself it will be worth it in the end. What is your “cheat meal” go-to?I eat anything and everything. But hotdogs have my heart. How do you use your fitness outside of the gym?I use it in my job. A work out in the heat could help me last longer in a fire. Getting stronger could help me pick someone up. What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your fitness journey?I’ve had a few injuries that set me back, but from modifying workouts and continuing to Crossfit, I got back. Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.Any time I hit that big lift! If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?What’s my age again? What keeps you going on the days you don’t feel like it?If I don’t go work out. The Texas sun might take me What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?I like bugs, birds, frogs, well all animals. I like to take pictures of them even though they are not good pictures. I like traveling to new place and going on adventures. Tell us something we don’t know about you…I collect Pokémon cards Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…If it’s hard that’s good. That’s what pushes you forward. When it gets easy that’s when you step it up. |
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