Paul and his new found love....meat!

I spent most of my 30 years of life living in Nebraska.  I graduated from high school, college, and then joined the National Guard there.  I moved to the Lexington area last September from Nebraska in order to attend Asbury Theological Seminary.

My CrossFit story begins last November when a friend recommended looking into a CrossFit gym.  I searched for one in the Lexington area and I came across CrossFit Maximus.  I made a phone call, went in, set up my introductory session, and the rest is history.

CrossFit, for me, is like eating that first steak after being a vegetarian for over 3 years.  The excitement, the savory flavor, the pure joy of that first bite, and the overwhelming question of, “How have I been living without this for so long?”  It is a place where people strive for excellence whether it is their first day or they have been attending for years.  Other gyms cannot match the benefit of having everyday instruction on how to properly do the different movements.  I enjoy the encouragement from all, instead of having the fear of judgment.  It is difficult to match the camaraderie and after six months, I can’t imagine going to another gym.

The coaches at CrossFit that have made a difference are Jordan, Kathy, Kris, Kelli, and Seth.  They have all been very encouraging, helpful, and have always answered any questions that I have without hesitation.

While I have been working out here, I have gained twelve pounds, which I am hoping is muscle and my endurance has increased tremendously!  I have started eating meat once again after being a vegetarian for three years.  My main goal was to increase my fitness and health, which I feel I have been doing steadily.  My future goals are to max the Army physical fitness test, drop 1:30 from my introductory WOD time, and to sign up for the next Paleo challenge.

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