Fitness is a big part of my life, but I’m not Rich Froning – I don’t spend my days at a box crushing WODs and eating almond butter from a tub. I’m a CPA with a job in Corporate Finance, which means I sit in a cushy Aero chair looking at spreadsheets instead. I try to hit a WOD at lunch to break up all that excitement, then I settle back into my Aero for the rest of the afternoon.
And I travel. Between our offices in other cities, vacations, and the odd conference, I take 30-40 trips a year. Most are just for a day or two, but if you’re an Athlete spending time on the road, you’ll recognize this familiar choice:
- Hit the hotel bar (or order room service) and forget your fitness routine altogether
- Brave the streets on foot, dodging traffic to get a few miles under your belt
- Attempt a “travel WOD,” in your room or the (likely sub-par) hotel fitness center
- Tackle the logistical and various other issues and drop-in at a local box
I almost always choose to visit an area affiliate if I can make it work. From NYC to Paris to Cape Town, Vegas, Cancun, and lots of places in between, I’ve gotten in some great WODs, met some amazing people, and even learned a thing or two.
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What a great post! I’ve been called “CrossFit’s guest” for all of the Boxes I’ve visited in my almost 9 years hanging around. Each of your points is spot on. Sharing this everywhere!
Cheers,
bingo
Hey Mark-
thank you for your very kind words; it’s hard to express just how much they mean to me right now. My good friend and oldtime CFNYC member Lt. (Capt?)Gabe Sganga IM’d me your article out the blue the other night and helped turn around what was becoming a very dark Spring. I’m glad I was able to offer something of value to you that day: sometimes I’ve wondered if anything I do persists beyond me. Sounds like you’ve really found yourself in CF and in life. Please visit our gym as my guest anytime and say hi if you get the chance.
Thanks again,
Court
Court. Thank you for the kind words. You have always showed a passion for helping others and for demanding quality of movement. And I am sure that thousands of others have come away from your gym better than when they arrived. Congratulations on your growth and success. And say hello to Allison and Jacinto as well. They are great people. Better yet, I’ll drop in again and say hello in person
And Bingo – thank you for the compliment, all of your inspiration over the years and support of my coach Jerry Hill.