Client Success Story Questionnaire
Name: Tim
Age: 43
Occupation: Tax Attorney
What is your athletic background?
Long-distance runner my whole life. Completed a couple Ragnars and a marathon. Lifted weights off and on as well.
What was your workout routine prior to CF Spero?
Running and training for various distance races.
What was your first experience with CrossFit?
My first class at Spero.
When did you start CrossFit?
At Spero in 2021
Why did you choose CF Spero?
I Googled "CrossFit" and it was the closest gym. Dave seemed okay at the initial meeting, albeit a little intense.
What keeps you coming back?
I like the balance of the workouts with the weightlifting and cardio. It makes for really interesting workouts. And I like the challenge of it.
Why do you live in the Oak Park Area?
We wanted to be close to Chicago but with a slightly smaller town feel for schools.
What do you do for a living?
Manage a team of IRS trial attorneys.
How do you like to spend your free time?
Mainlining protein and creatine, video games with my kids, and playing music.
What are one or two improvements you have seen in your life since starting CF?
Much better overall fitness level and I don't hate burpies as much.
What is the biggest change you have seen since starting CrossFit at Spero?
Workouts have become a really integral part of my day and week. And my wife makes far more snatch and jerk jokes now.
What are your goals for 2023?
Learn how to actually do double-unders to regain Jeanine's respect. Get Gio to play dub-step in the mornings again.
What's your favorite and least favorite movement?
Favorite: Farmer's carry
Least Favorite: Double-Unders
What's your favorite meal?
Sushi. Specifically various tuna sashimi.
What would you say to someone thinking about starting CrossFit at Spero?
Just because we did 90 burpees on bring-a-friend day doesn't mean we always do that many.
Anything else you would like to share with the Spero family?
Having dropped in at a couple other boxes now, I can really say that the programming and people at Spero are just the best. It's hard to imagine CrossFit being as fun or engaging if the atmosphere and workouts weren't as great as they are.
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