Mike Duus

Favorite WOD:  Saturday Endurance Class (Club RodGod!)

Least Favorite WOD: Death by Burpees, anything with wallballs

Tell us about your sports & and fitness background:

High School sports, rock climbing, mountain & and road biking, weight training (incorrectly), most of my life

How did you first get exposed to CrossFit? Take us back to your first WOD...

What was it, and how did it feel?

I was on a 7-day river trip with someone who did CrossFit. We shared a boat and had a lot of time to talk. She described CrossFit in life-changing terms, and I was interested because my fitness routines had become boring, and I was losing the

motivation to workout.

I just looked up my first WOD, which was “The Running Dead” – running, deadlifts, and lateral burpees over the bar. It was a suffer-fest.

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

My body honestly feels much younger after 2 years of CrossFit. I’ve really benefited from the variety of exercises in CrossFit and have seen huge improvements in flexibility and balance. I’m pretty sure I’m more flexible now than I was in my 20s because of CrossFit.

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

I’ve lived in Kennett Square for about five years, and CFKSQ has become my second home. The coaches are awesome, and I always have an amazing time with everyone in class. Lots of fun and laughter!

Please share with us any favorite CrossFit / CFKSQ moments:

My first Suns Out Guns Out in 2024. It’s a fun way to be introduced to competition in CrossFit.

Any advice for people just getting started?

Just say hi to the folks in class with you and ask questions. Everybody will help and support you!

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

Fishing, hiking, camping, boating – getting outside.