It is hard to stop when you get a taste of what your body is capable of. David has gone from strength to strength and his hungry for more!
Below is David`s journey in his own words
You have been part of Metal Therapy for quite a while now. What keeps you coming back and what do you love most about MT?
I love the WODs, I love the gains, but overall it has to be the people. MT has such a great sense of community which is a credit to the coaches. We are quite the eclectic bunch of folk with interesting and diverse backgrounds. It's great to have a group of people who push you, celebrate your achievements and have your back when things are tough.
Over the last few months you’ve made great improvements, not just technical and physical but also your confidence.
Can you tell us about your mindset?
There has definitely been a change from doing CrossFit as a fun, social activity to taking things a little more seriously (while still maintaining the fun aspect). The turning point for me is when I did my first CrossFit Open last year. I to chose not scale the workouts and see how I'd go. I surprised myself with how well I went, doing movements I didn't think I was capable of doing.
As my technique improves and weights increase I definitely started to notice changes in my fitness and physique. It definitely helps when your peers start commenting on how you smashed that workout, or compliment you on your form. There's still a way to go, but I know I have the right people around me to keep getting stronger.
If you had to give advice to someone wanting to try / start CrossFit what would that advice be?
Give it a go, you might actually like it! When I first signed up, I had no real idea what it was. Don't be intimidated by the long list of jargon, acronyms and movements; you will learn them... eventually.
I’m sure you have some goals in mind for the 2020.
Can you share them with us?
There are some movements (muscle ups, handstand walk) which I'm yet to get, so I'll definitely be working to achieve these. I would love to do more work on the rings as well.
Now it`s time for the world to know a little more about Dave
... you shouldn’t mix ... zebra print ... with ... camo! (Sorry Jon)
... My favourite drink is... Gin & tonic
... if you had a choice between two superpowers, being invisible or flying, Which one would you choose? Flying (invisibility seems too sneaky)
... What's the song that best describes you? Let's have a Kiki! (Scissor Sisters)
... What inspires you? Being around positive, passionate people.
We've all got that one movement that makes us groan. What's yours?
Wall balls... need I say more?
What are your other favourites and what's to love about them?
Rope climbs... when I first tried to learn rope climbs, I saw them as impossible and something I'd never achieve. Now I can't get enough of them!
In the middle of a WOD, what animal would best represent you?
A newly-born foal (trying to walk for the first time).
You've been asked to write a sales pitch for CrossFit. How would you pitcA fun, fast-paced fitness regime which pushes you far beyond what you thought was capable. A super-hero academy for the common man!
CrossFit Inc. decide to name and design a WOD in your honour. What would the “ Dave ” WOD be?
I call this one "Snakes and Ladders"
For Time:
100m run (start of each set)
10-9-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1 HSPU
1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10 BBJO
1 Rope climb (end of each set)