Ever since I was a kid, competing has been a part of my life. I grew up playing team sports at every level. After playing lacrosse at the college and pro level, I found myself missing the thrill of competing with my teammates every week. Thank God I found CrossFit. After about six months of doing nothing, I was in desperate for a new hobby.

I quickly found out that a workout, whether it is on my own or with others was what I needed to fix my craving for competition. About a year after starting CrossFit I decided it was time to test my skills outside of my little corner of my globo gym. So, I entered my first mini competition at a local box. The workout went well and I was hungry for more.

Not only has CrossFit competition offered me the chance to continue competing, but it’s also allowed me to find my athletic potential each time I compete. No matter what the event, competition has a way of making you push harder and further than you ever thought possible. Knowing that I have something more to give in a workout has benefited my everyday training. Every time I think about slowing down or stopping to breathe, I know in the back of my mind that I’ve experienced worse and whatever doesn’t kill me makes me stronger; and we all know that we’re not going to die working out, the only outcome to be determined is how much stronger we’ll become .