Tripp's Story

Tripp Tyner is a CrossFitter from our 'Red's Gym' program at Mars Inc. in West Chester, PA.  Here is his story!

Prior to joining CrossFit Red's Gym, I felt that I was a fairly fit guy.  At 40, I was 6 ft, and weight about 190 lbs.   I was a runner.  I would run 3 days a week, averaging 16-18 miles per week.  I didn't do any weight training, as it bored me to death.  I just ran.

Then I learned about CrossFit.

In October 2007, I joined CrossFit Red's Gym thinking that with my cardio conditioning from running, this would be a piece of cake.  Was I ever wrong.  Day one workout was "Jeremy", which is 21-15-9 rep rounds of overhead squats and burpees.  It took me 18 minutes, my heart was pounding out of my chest, and my lungs were on fire.  I'm surprised that I didn't lose my lunch!

Since that day, I've been as faithful as possible to my Crossfit workouts.  I try for a minimum of 3 days per week, preferably 4.  But with family, work, travel, etc, my workout routine sometimes suffers.  Nonetheless, I've seen changes to my overall fitness and body composition.  I've put on a significant amount of muscle.  I actually weigh more now than when I started, however, my pants are much looser.  I no longer have any back pain and my recovery time in exercising is much shorter.  I've seen a tremendous improvement in my core strength and composition.  When I first started, I could do 3 pull-ups in 1 minute.  That number is up to 23.  I now work out with weights that I never dreamed I would be able to handle.  The Olympic movements have improved my athleticism, coordination and strength.

I still run, however, I now see the benefits of the intense short workouts of CrossFit.  I've created a workout schedule that allows me to do both.

I still want to improve on my cardio.  But I've come along way.  That workout from day one that took 18 minutes..... its down to 5:05.  I hope to break the 5 minute mark soon.

Tripp Tyner

Comments

[Lauren B]

Yay, Tripp! : ) Good article!!!