So many things to say about Joe, not even sure where to begin… Joe is the best person to pump you up, workout next to, whine about your aches and pains to, have a drink with, laugh with, lift with, get motivation from, the list goes on and on. We are so grateful for you Joe!!! Here’s his story…
“When Corey messaged me about being member of the month and asked for this write up I blushed and immediately felt this could be a love letter to CrossFit or a thank you to Corey and Tess for helping me find something I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been involved in sports for most of my life as a player or a coach, but like a lot of people getting older made me softer, weaker, and more comfortable. Big Rock has helped change all of that for me.
My CrossFit adventure started with a winning bid at the 2018 REF auction. That bid got me a t-shirt, a coffee mug, and a 1-month membership at CF Big Rock. It took me about 4 months to put that membership to work. Showing up for my first workout I thought I was pretty fit and strong, I was quickly humbled. That workout took me out of my comfort zone from the jump. That discomfort was the spark I needed to make a commitment…I was hooked.
I happily refer to my favorite obsession as adult PE, and to me that’s the best description of what we get to do at Big Rock. Like PE, when I walk through the door for a workout and get a 1-hour mental break from life that leaves me fitter, stronger, and less stressed than when I walked in. I show up and get to work out with great coaches, sweat with friends, and go heavy with a bunch of happy apes. You don’t get this feeling going solo at Planet Fitness. Comradery, encouragement, sh*t talking, and competition with yourself or others is all community.
At 46 with a bunch of new parts I’m in the best shape of my life. My time here at Big Rock and inability to do anything in moderation is what got me here. It’s been a great place for me to grow physically and keep myself sane in an insane world. The community Corey and Tess have created is fantastic and I feel truly grateful for getting to be a part of it.
As dumb as most auction purchases are, the t-shirt, mug, and 1-month membership was easily one of the best buys I’ve ever made and looking back I would have happily paid a lot more.”