Team MBS

Training, no matter how hard or how far you take it, can not match the dynamics of sport. Training is static. There is no true indicator of how prepared you are in training. A common example of this phenomenon is the “guy who cannot take a test to save his life.” We all know this guy, how much he prepared, and how well we thought he would do. When the day of the test came, he failed.

A necessary element of training is sport. We MUST test ourselves outside the static elements of training. We MUST test ourselves in a dynamic environment. We MUST be willing to fail if we wish to succeed.

Team MBS is a designation for our athletes that take their training to the next level – sport. Anyone of our members can be part of the team, the only requirement is that you are training at MBS CrossFit and you are willing to put yourself against others in sport.

The athletes listed below have intentions in competing in one, two, or several competitions. Some of them have experience and some do not.

ATHLETES

Sean Tallman

Age: 26
Occupation: Firefighter
Stats:
Fran: 3:59
Helen: 7:20
Kelly: 19:59
Annie: 5:10

2009 Events and Competitions:
May 16-17: Rocky Mountain Regional Games

About: I was introduced to Crossfit by a co-worker, and after my first real WOD, I fell in love with it. It’s amazing how much Crossfit relates to my job. Functional movement at its best! I did the whole hypotrophy workouts/isolation workouts. Which I know now is not fitness. Crossfit constantly pushes me to limits that I thought I could never go. Finding out how much heart, and guts you have, is always fun.
The Crossfit community is a special place. It really brings people together. You can put a bunch of Crossfitters that have never met before, and put them into a competition setting, and every one of them would be cheering and rooting for everybody else. That’s what I love about Crossfit.

Patrick Burke

Age: 27
Occupation: MBS Coach
Stats:
Helen: 7:34
Grace: 2:26
Deadlift: 501#
Max pullups: 43

2009 Events and Competitions:
April 4: Tactical Strength Challenge
May 16-17: Rocky Mountain Regional Games

About: I spent 6 years on active duty in the Marine Corps. Most of my time was spent training Marines for close combat and physical readiness. The same concept that we used in the Marine Corps, I still use today; “training must be tough and training must be realistic.” The CrossFit program is the only program I know to share that same concept. The program is straightforward; work hard at these functional movements and you will see results no matter your sport or occupation.
The reason I compete is to test my training – to see how hard I am actually pushing myself. I enjoy the comaraderie. I feel more alive than ever when I am on the battle (playing) field, preparing to put my mind, body, and spirit to the test.

Rob Hernandez

Age: 35
Occupation: Pediatric Nurse
Stats:
Diane: 4:19
Grace: 3:24
Linda: 20:46

2009 Events and Competitions:
April 4: Tactical Strength Challenge
May 16-17: Rocky Mountain Regional Games

About: After a few months of being at MBSCrossfit I saw myself changing and becoming a more elite person within my own athletic capabilities. I am constantly being challenged not only by my own self but by many others here at the crossfit center. I love the camaraderie and the passion that each person brings to the center. Each person at the center inspires me more than they think. each person with there determination, drive, passion and motivation not only to better themselves but to help those around them. Its one big happy family. You can’t beat anything like it. I would recommend it to anyone. The great thing is anyone and everyone can do this. Crossfit can be adapted to each individual. It has even shown those with limitations or injuries, have improved themselves and found themselves feeling better and advancing there skills and athletic lifestyles. I could keep going on and on about crossfit but until you try it for yourself then and only then will you
understand.

Will Eaton

Age: 31
Occupation: Account Executive

2009 Events and Competitions:
May 2nd : White Lake Half Ironman Triathlon, White Lake NC
May 9th : Barkin Dog Duathlon, Denver CO
June 20th : XTERRA Off Road Triathlon, Buffalo Creek CO May 9th :
July 12th : Boulder Peak Triathlon, Boulder CO June 20th :
Sept 19th : IRONMAN Distance Triathlon, OKLAHOMA CITY, OK

About: I spent 6 years on active duty in the Marine Corps Infantry and Special Operations. I started racing triathlons 5 years ago with a few of my Marine buddies and I was immediately addicted to the sport. In the last 5 years I completed 6 Half Ironman distance races and numerous short course triathlons. I also started my own Triathlon Company called “Tri My Apparel”. In 2007 I qualified for the North Carolina Triathlon Series Championship Race and competed against the top athletes in my age group. My goal in 2008 was to complete an Ironman Distance Triathlon and raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project. I was unable to accomplish this goal because of a season ending injury to my ankle. I plan to accomplish this same goal in 2009 by using crossfit to supplement my triathlon training. I hope that crossfit will help me prepare for the challenge of an Ironman.
The reason I compete is to find out how far I can push myself and to experience the amazing feeling of accomplishment when I cross the finish line.

Heather Allen

Age: 25
Occupation: Accountant/Auditor
Stats:
Annie: 11:17
Consecutive Pullups: 20

2009 Events and Competitions:
May 16-17: Rocky Mountain Regional Games
September 11-12: Colorado Relay

About: I was a competitive gymnast for 9 years from ages 8 to 17. So I didn’t grow up working out like normal people. Typically I was in the gym for about 16 hours per week, of which about 3-4 hours consisted of mostly non-conventional strength training using mostly body weight. After I quit I had a hard time figuring out how to properly stay in shape. In 2004 I started running and completed my first 10k race. For a few years I was a member at one of those big gyms and went to workout for a few days a week. My workout generally consisted of 45 minutes on the treadmill (occassionally I would switch it up and do the eliptical) and maybe some light weight conditioning, if I had time. It became so routine and I found myself not wanting to go to the gym.

One night in August of 2008 my husband and one of his co-workers asked if I wanted to checkout a crossfit gym with them. I figured I might as well try it. It couldn’t hurt. After the first workout I knew that was how my workouts should have been all of these years. From that point on, I don’t think we ever went back to our old gym, other than to cancel our membership.

Since starting crossfit, I have become stronger and far more fit than I ever would have by just going to the normal gym setting. My race times have consistently decreased since starting crossfit. I love the variety of the WOD and the fact that my fitness level can actually be measured. I also love the people at the gym. It is really motivating to be cheered on and encouraged by fellow gym members and knowing that they actually want you to improve. I finally have found a gym that I actually look forward to going to.

Peter Weilmiester

Age: 43
Occupation: Director of Channel Sales

2009 Events and Competitions:
April 4: Tactical Strength Challenge
May 16-17: Rocky Mountain Regional Games

About: I have been active all of my life and ski raced competitively until I moved to Colorado (why bang gates when you can ski steeps?) I also rode my road bicycle and mountain bike a lot. One day I realized one simple thing: while I was in good bike riding shape I was in terrible every day shape. If I had to shovel snow or do anything strenuous I was quickly winded. Normal weight lifting really didn’t do much for me because that too really had no correlation to life. In my quest to find a truly functional workout I discovered kettlebells, bought some of my own and started seeing results. Then one day I read an article in the fitness section of the newspaper about CrossFit, while it didn’t mention MBS specifically the concept hit home. I immediately went to the web site to find a local affiliate. Through the course of my research I kept coming back to MBS because the philosophy connected with me. I knew then I found a home and didn’t even look at another affiliate. That was in June of 2008. After a few shaky workouts (rowing Tabata and Fight Gone Bad) I was hooked.

One thing that really excites me is competition. It is one thing to continually push yourself to your limits but until you compete against others you simply don’t know how far you can REALLY go. Since I stopped ski racing I thought my competitive days were behind me but the fires have been stoked and I look forward to the tests – to see how far I can REALLY go.

Today, I am in the best shape of my life; however, something happened along the way. Instead of just coming in and working out I discovered that I am also highly motivated by my teammates at MBS. When someone reaches a personal milestone we all share in it and celebrate it and I think that is also why I keep coming back. Without that camaraderie we would be just another gym.