WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A JOB?
I’m the Finance Director at a Multi-National company that sells house hold appliances
HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN TRAINING AT CFJ?
Not too sure but probably just over 3 years
HOW DID YOU FIRST HEAR ABOUT CrossFit?
While browsing through TV, I managed to catch a glimpse of the games on ESPN. I managed to record it and thought that it looked like a challenge that I’d enjoy. Searched the web to find a box and luckily found CrossFit Jozi within 5 minutes from my workplace.
ARE THERE ANY MEMORIES FROM YOUR FIRST DAYS THAT YOU’D LIKE TO SHARE?
I felt like I was going to die after my intro class and my baseline test !
Training in the rain and snow at the old box was also a cool experience (pull-ups on the outside rig in the cold) !
WHAT IS THE COOLEST THING THAT YOU HAVE ACHIEVED AT CFJ?
I’ve managed to learn to enjoy running which was never a favourite for me. Also managed to string together a few muscle ups.
WHAT CHANGES IN YOUR HEALTH HAVE YOU NOTICED SINCE STARTING CrossFit?
Energy levels are more constant during the day and sick days have decreased. General improvement in strength as well.
FAVOURITE EXERCISE?
Pull-ups, squats, cleans and running
WHAT IS YOUR BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN CrossFit?
I’ve got a dodgy shoulder so I sometimes struggle with overhead movements. Not a fan of those evil sleds as well.
LIST SOME OF YOUR CURRENT GOALS.
Be more consistent in my training as I didn’t do as much as I wanted to in the last quarter of 2015, mainly due to work constraints and a bit of laziness creeping in.
Improve my shoulder strength over next few months and get that bar muscle up.
WHERE IS YOUR FAVOURITE PLACE TO EAT OUT IN JOZI?
The Grillhouse in Rosebank
IF YOU COULD INVITE 3 FAMOUS PEOPLE TO DINNER, WHO WOULD THEY BE?
– Richard Branson, I think he’ll have a few good stories as well as some wisdom to impart.
– Steven Gerrard as I’m a Liverpool supporter for as long as I remember.
– Julius Malema, I think he’s an interesting character and there’s more to him than he puts on in public
WHO INSPIRES YOU AT CFJ?
I think inspiration appears every time I walk into the box and see someone pushing their personal boundaries and squeezing that last rep out. Also favourable to everyone in the 6:30 pm crew.
TELL US SOMETHING WE DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU.
I love music and used to be a mobile DJ and have produced 3 tracks. Still try and get to it every now and again when time permits (I know I still owe you that mix Imtiaz)
Also enjoy golf, fishing, watching drag racing and anything extreme that gets the Adrenalin going, so I pretty much represent the Gemini split personalities quite well.
(The pic is just before the bungee jump)
