Sarah Nightengale
October 25, 2017 11:11
I didn't try CrossFit for a really long time because it has such a bad reputation, but needed something new, so I caved. After a few months at a different local box, I realized that more than anything, it's the coaching that makes or breaks CrossFit and that it can be awesome when done right, so when my favorite coach opened his own gym, I knew I had to join. After four months at DCL, I've made heaps of progress with my personal fitness goals. My mile time is the best its ever been, I have these weird things on my body...muscles?! Strange! (No, not the beefcake scary woman muscles, but nice, defined arms and legs and I'm starting to notice nice lines on my stomach too! I'm excited!!) I'm able to push myself through workouts that I wouldn't have completed before, AND, I can finally pick up my squirmy, big dog and put him in the tub ALL. BY. MYSELF. If that's not enough, I also feel really great, have lower stress and have awesome energy all day after a tough morning workout.
And, for those of you who think CrossFit is a cult, it probably is at some gyms, but I don't drink the Kool-Aid and I still have a great time here. And, it should be noted that I've never had an injury from workouts, other than bruises from me being clumsy and rolling barbells into my shins or inadvertently whipping myself with a jump rope...but that doesn't count. The community at this gym is fantastic and I've met some wonderful, down to earth, people who will be lifelong friends. Thanks, Coach Matt and everyone at DCL, for being amazing, encouraging and for pushing me every day!