Patrick Kim
October 19, 2017 05:34
I was always curious about CrossFit, but I never went to check it out for a couple of reasons. 1) The class times never worked for me because my schedule revolved around two young children, so anything before 7:00 was impossible for me to make. 2) It was intimidating to see all these fit, shredded, good looking people lifting heavy weights and pulling themselves up bars. I'm just a very average person, so I didn't think I'd fit in very well.
I recently moved to the area and saw this place one day when I was in Montrose for the Sunday Farmer's Market. I noticed they had a later class, so I decided to check it out. On my first day, I almost died. I ain't gonna lie. I was on the curb or on the stairs out back, leaned over with drool dripping shamelessly onto the concrete. I'm sure I was the last thing people coming out of Star Cafe or Black Cow Cafe wanted to see. But that was kinda my fault because I pushed myself too hard. Note that I pushed myself too hard, not the coach. In fact, Vaz (owner/coach) was very supportive and would encourage me to take it easy (probably cuz he didn't want me to faint in the middle of his gym). Despite that first physical breakdown, I was determined to come back.
And I've been going a couple of times a week since. I wish I could go more, but my schedule doesn't allow it. I think what brought me back and what keeps bringing me back is the challenge of pushing myself every session. Granted, I've learned not to try and be a hero like I did the first day. The workouts are always so varied, it never gets boring. One of the best parts of the place are the people. Everyone there is so supportive. It's not a meathead meeting like I thought it might be. Everyone wants everyone else to succeed, and there definitely is a sense of camaraderie. One of the best benefits of going to a place like this as opposed to your local gym or YMCA is that there is accountability. You have someone pushing you (don't worry, they don't get in your face military style) and others going through it with you. I've seen all types of people in my classes, from those that are training to compete in the CrossFit games to overweight people (this includes me) trying to simply live a healthier lifestyle, men and women. There really is no reason to be intimidated. Everyone is so supportive here.
I think the first trial class is free. So if you're reading this, you're probably already curious about trying it out. Free class means you have nothing to lose except some calories and sweat.