CSC Sweatiest Angel - February 2016

Congratulations to Dan Cronin on winning CSC's Sweatiest Angel award for the month of February! The Sweatiest Angel award is given each month to a CSC member who displays significant work ethic, a willingness to support others and a true sense of camaraderie inside the gym.

How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I have been doing CrossFit for the past 8 months.

What do you do when you are not at CSC?
I am a senior accounting major and economics minor at Case Western and work part time as a bartender/ server at The Jolly Scholar. I love playing sports and staying active. I just finished my final season of football and plan on coaching next year. Any time I have left after my studies and work is split between my girlfriend and CrossFit and trust me my girlfriend will tell you its never enough.

When did you realize CrossFit was for you?
I realized CrossFit was for me when my friend challenged me in Fran. After the workout I couldn't get enough. I looked for a local box and started going as often as I could.

What is your favorite WOD/movement?
My favorite WOD is Karen and therefore, my favorite movement is wall balls. I love rowing as well.

What is your LEAST favorite WOD/movement?
My least favorite WOD is 16.1 and my least favorite movement is C2B pull-ups or heavy thrusters.

One thing you've done at CSC you never thought you would do?
String together a few muscle-ups.

What motivates you during a WOD?
I am motivated to see how far I can push my mind and body. I want to stretch my abilities to their peak and see where it takes me.

What advice would you give someone just starting CrossFit?

I would advise others to start slow and to listen to your coaches (both things I fail to do sometimes). You should remember its a journey and not a sprint and plan accordingly. Most of all come into CrossFit with an open mind and believe in yourself. You never know how far you can go.

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