Name: Matthew Sanders

Age: 21

Occupation: Student Athlete

Which class do you usually attend? 5:30pm

Favorite WOD: Anything with heavy weight/ DT

Favorite Lift: Power Clean

How long have you been CrossFitting? I started in 2014 so close to 5 years.

What keeps you coming back? The friends that have become family, the culture, and I like to eat a lot.

How did you find CrossFit? Carrie Wageman, my middle school P.E. Teacher forced me to come try CrossFit and I loved it.

How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle and level of fitness? I couldn’t imagine my life without Crossfit now, It’s shaped me to take on challenges I never would have before.

What is the One Thing you have done here that you never thought you could do? There’s so much I could say, but my first bar muscle up and completing Murph are at the top.

Name one goal/personal achievement that you would like to achieve through CrossFit? My goal is to compete the L1 certification and become a coach.

Any advice for new members? Don’t give up, it’s tough at the start, and there is a lot to learn, but there is no better feeling than progress and overcoming your weakness.