Athlete Profile - Tom Cerecedes

A little about Tom (or 'Muscle', as he's known around the gym):

I'm a Human Resources professional from El Paso, TX.  I recently relocated to the Delaware Valley due to a new job opportunity.

I began CF in El Paso, TX in April 2008 and continued here at CFDV beginning September 2008.  I am grateful to CrossFit El Paso for providing me a solid foundation and skills that enabled me to have an easy transition here at CFDV.  I am also grateful to CFDV for the solid coaching, encouragement and intense environment that has enabled me to become a stronger athlete. 

I began CF at a point in my life when I was having to deal with several life challenges.  CF provided me with the outlet to release stress and provided me with a keen focus to solving problems.  Each WOD is like a life challenge.  You don't really know what to expect and strategy isn't always effective.  You have to learn to physically and mentally deal with the task at hand, overcome barriers and finish strong.  As the feeling of fatigue sets in, it becomes a defining moment to continue to blast through a WOD.

CF also provides a unique challenge from a skills perspective.  Your strengths come into play only to be challenged by your weaknesses. It is this experience that allows you to begin to understand your weaknesses and most importantly train them.

My 2009 CF goals are to continue to improve my athletic abilities by (1) being consistent in my attendance (2) learning and enhancing my skill work (3) working on my running endurance (4) Zone Diet (5) consistently setting new PR's (6) CrossFit Level 1 certification and (7) having fun.

The fierce competitiveness and motivation from fellow CF'ers are what make CFDV my favorite place to be everyday.  Here's to the next WOD and putting on quality muscle!

Comments

[Helen]

Great Profile Tom. You're dedication and abilities are a motivating factor for me. I like the analogy of the WOD's being similar to a life challenge.

[Bill]

Tom, you are the "Muscle" in the Box. It's been a long, strange, arduous trip getting to where we are. I'm sure it'll be even for fascinating breaking those barriers in the future. Here's to you, the intensity you bring, your friendship, and your CFDV loyalty. Thanks brother!

[Lizann]

Thanks for sharing your Profile.
Your quiet manner and extreme effort at each WOD is an inspiration to me. I predict that you will achieve your CF Level One Certification without a hitch.
In addition, to your atheletic prowless I am grateful for your snow removal skills (just kidding)!!
See you at The Box

[Matt Smith]

Tom, you da man! Keep up the hard work. It always pays off in the end...

[Mary]

Tom,
We are glad El Paso released you:-) You are a great motivator and a calming presence in the gym. Keep up the hard work.

[Tom C.]

Thanks everyone. I appreciate everyone's encouragement, friendship and dedication at the box. Stay Strong!

[Danielle]

keep up the great work!