November Athlete of the Month || Steve Singleton!

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 November Athlete of the Month is Steve Singleton! Steve has only been a part of the CFA family since July, but he came in HOT and has already made massive jumps in his training! Steve is a regular in the “4:30 Fire” crew, but you’ll occasionally find him popping into other classes, always making fitness a priority in his schedule. From day one, he has had some clear goals in mind and immediately began doing the extra work to achieve them. He takes the time to do the extra work, schedule individual sessions, focus on technique, and it shows in the PRs he’s hitting!! Steve exemplifies so many of the qualities we look for in an AOM and has shown some awesome progress in his time here. Steve, the CFA Team is proud to honor you as our November Athlete of the Month and as an awesome part of this community. Thanks for your all your hard work and we look forward to seeing all you accomplish in the years to come! Congratulations!

State your Name and/or Nickname please:Steve Singleton

Words to live by?
Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts. – Winston Churchill

What is your fitness background?
I was an athlete growing up, but exchanged the weights for a whisk a couple of years ago which is one of the reason I turned to CrossFit.

How long have you been CrossFitting?
I briefly tried Crossfit in New England, but it didn’t workout. I joined CFA last July.

Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?
I don’t think I was nervous because I knew it would take time and patience to learn things, but I also wasn’t confident in myself as an athlete. Today, I walk in with confidence in the skills I have learned.

What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
I truly enjoy seeing everyone push themselves and each other with every workout. We all have strengths and weaknesses, therefore can step up and help one another get through each day.

Current Training Goals/PRs?
My current goal isn’t a number, but a time. I took a picture of myself on June 19, 2018 at one of the lowest points of my life, one month before joining CFA; I look forward to taking another picture on June 19, 2019 to see how far I’ve come.

My short term goal was to get a single muscle-up… nailed it.. now, on to the rings

What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?
Less really is more! With time and practice focusing on form, the PRs will come.

What is your cheat meal go to?
Breakfast tacos! Any kind any way.. I learned the hard way that New Englanders don’t know what they are or how to make ’em right. Worst two years ever! (Not really)😎

How do you use your fitness outside of the gym?
I use my body everyday as a massage therapist so keeping up with fitness is key to my longevity

Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.
The day I broke my pr by 90lb on the power clean. All the 1-on-1 sessions with Dylan and pointers from the coaches really paid off!

If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?
The Triwizard Tournament: for time

  1. 50 squat snatches
  2. 50 burpee into jumping pull-ups
  3. 1600 meter run

What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?
I’m a massage therapist by trade, but a pastry chef by hobby. I went back to school when I turned 30 to get my degree in Pastry Arts, just for fun. Also, I’m a retired professional wrestler (just like on TV)

Tell us something we don’t know about you…
The workout was a hint to this… I’m a HUGE potthead aka Harry Potter nerd. I was 12 when the first book came out and I’ve been a fan ever since. The dragon tattoo on my shoulder is a custom piece I had drawn by taking 3 pieces of graphic art from the movies.

Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words
As someone who’s is naturally introverted I’d like to just thank everyone, coaches and workout crew, for making me feel welcome from day one. Coming to CFA was something that was definitely out of my comfort zone, but with great risk comes great reward because joining was one of the best decisions I’ve made.

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