Dave Boulden

Favorite WOD:  Any workout that only uses bodyweight

Least Favorite WOD:  The echo bike is a barbaric form of torture and it gives me nightmares

Tell us about your sports & fitness background: 

In school, I played basketball and ran for the track and cross country teams. Before starting CrossFit, I mostly worked out with calisthenics.

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? Take us back to your first WOD... what was it, and how did it feel? 

Prior to joining the gym, I felt like I plateaued working out alone and I struggled to push myself harder. CrossFit happened to be nearby and I figured I’d check it out on a whim. My first WOD was an EMOM with double unders, front rack lunges, and two 400m runs. Whipping myself with the jump rope on dubs now gives me nostalgia from my first class.

What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health and fitness since starting CF (before/after)? 

My strength, endurance, and mindset feel a lot better than they did before. I feel much more confident athletically in any sport, race, challenge, etc.

What sort of changes in your life have you experienced out of taking on something like CrossFit that were totally unexpected?  

The social aspect of it all is incredible. I assumed it would be like joining any other gym, in which everyone would just be focused on their own workout without much interaction, but everyone is very friendly and supportive. I’m very thankful for the friends I’ve made from joining CFKSQ.

Please share with us any favorite CrossFit / CFKSQ moments:  

Messing around after class with things like hacky sack, four square, peg board climbs, and cartwheels have been some of my favorite moments.

Any advice for people just getting started?  

Starting is the hardest part. The workouts are never easy but embracing the butt kicking makes showing up the next day easier.

What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit? 

Watching and playing sports, studying computers and cybersecurity, reading, baking desserts, and hanging out with my cat Surrey.