March Athlete of the Month || Jeremy Amberger!!

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.

 

State your Name and/or Nickname please:

Jeremy

Words to live by?

If you’re not 1st, you’re last.

What is your fitness background?

High school athlete

How long have you been CrossFitting?

1.5 years at CFA

Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?

1st day every thing hurt, today everything still hurts LOL

What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?

Everything

Current Training Goals/PRs?

Gear up for more competitions

What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?

When the workout gets tough, Close your eyes and picture the beach

How do you balance staying focused in your training when life gets busy?

Just do it

What is your “cheat meal” go-to?

Pizza

How do you use your fitness outside of the gym?

I pick up car parts with perfect form

What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your fitness journey?

Alway finding a way to hurt myself outside of the gym.

Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.

1st time I did a muscle up

If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?

For Time

Power clean 20,15,10,5
400 meter run
Toes to bar 20,15,10,5

What keeps you going on the days you don’t feel like it?

The devil’s lettuce

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

Fixing cars . Rebuilding old cars

Tell us something we don’t know about you…

I can swim with my eyes closed

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…

Hasta la vista baby