August Member of the Month-Pete Quiroz

By
Coach Abbie
July 30, 2024
August Member of the Month-Pete Quiroz

Client Success Story Questionnaire  

Name: Pete Quiroz

Age: 42 

Occupation: Product Owner

What is your athletic background?  

Played high school sports, mainly basketball. I try to golf regularly as well. Generally did HIIT until I joined Spero.

What was your workout routine prior to CF Spero?  

I was a member of a HIIT gym, going approx 4 times a week. Then Covid hit and I needed to find something new and Spero was convenient for me.

What was your first experience with CrossFit? 

Joining Spero. I had never done CrossFit before.

When did you start CrossFit?

August 2022

Why did you choose CF Spero?  

It was close to home. I know I need to workout in a group environment so joining a normal gym wasn't going to cut it.

What keeps you coming back?  

It's challenging. I'm quietly competitive. I'm getting older and need it to keep me younger!

Why do you live in the Oak Park Area?

It's central to Chicago and where my family lives out west. Good, diverse schools. Lots of parks.

What do you do for a living?  

I'm an SAP Product Owner for Bain & Co.  Basically, I enable business users to perform their jobs more efficiently.

How do you like to spend your free time?  

Playing with my daughter, golfing when I can with my wife, smoking meat, building Lego.

What are one or two improvements you have seen in your life since starting CF?  

I'm definitely stronger!

What is the biggest change you have seen since starting CrossFit at Spero? 

I'm sore a lot more-lol.

What are your goals for 2024?  

I'd like to lose a few pounds and increase my cardiovascular endurance.

What's your favorite and least favorite movement?  

Favorite: Anything chest related (my strongest muscle)

Least Favorite: Barbell Snatches

What's your favorite meal?  

Pizza or a good steak.

What are three hobbies or things you love to do outside of the gym?

Golf, cook, stay current on everything tech related

Where is one place you would love to visit but haven't been able to yet?

Australia

What would you say to someone thinking about starting CrossFit at Spero?  

I had some pretty strong preconceived thoughts about CrossFit which made me hesitant to explore joining. Ignore those. It's all about the gym you join and people you interact with. Spero is a great community.

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