December Athlete of the Month || Graham Lavine!!
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.
Our final Athlete of the Month for 2024 is none other than a longtime 7:30am regular, Graham Lavine! Graham originally came to us back in May 2023 with a background in baseball and a few years behind a desk in the finance industry. His college roomie — our pal Griffin — referred him to CFA, and it’s been a steady climb of improvement and growth for the last year and a half. Graham is low key and can totally fly under the radar, but he’s one of those members you wish you’d gotten more in photos and on videos in his early days because now he’s standing taller, looking slimmer, and lifting so much more. Perhaps as a prize, we’ll play an entire hour of Phish just for you, Graham! Congratulations!
State your Name and/or Nickname please:Graham Words to live by?Poor planning does not constitute for an emergency. What is your fitness background?High school / athletic weight lifting. Grew up playing baseball and took a break for the majority of college / post-graduation. How long have you been CrossFitting?Since March/April 2023 Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?First day was nervous and just trying to get through the workout / today trying to work on improving and developing new skills and pushing myself to get the best workout. What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?The community/people/coaches. Current Training Goals/PRs?To get stronger and continue to develop weaker skills like gymnastics. What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?Trust the process. How do you balance staying focused in your training when life gets busy?Just do it. What is your “cheat meal” go-to?Whataburger patty melt How do you use your fitness outside of the gym?Lifting heavy things and conditioning? What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your fitness journey?Continuing to develop new skills and progressions. Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.Completing a workout that you don’t think you’ll complete. If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?Either ‘Anything but Burpees’ or my most recent ex-girlfriend’s name at the time. What keeps you going on the days you don’t feel like it?Knowing I usually feel better after a workout. What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?Taking my dog to the park, bbqing/grilling, and concerts. Tell us something we don’t know about you…Similar to my interests. I’m a foodie – I’m really good at bbqing and grilling and I like to travel and go see live music. Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…Thank you for taking me into the CFA community when I didn’t know anyone yall are amazing. |
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