July Member Spotlight: Kirk Clayton

Tell us a little about yourself and what got you on the path to CrossFit…

After high school sports and whatnot, I kept up the ol’ push-pull-legs routine, but let cardio go by the wayside. Ramped things up after graduating college and, after a few demoralizing Murphs, I eventually stopped kidding myself about my level of fitness. Joined this gym about a year ago and haven’t looked back.

What keeps you coming back each day?

The fact that there’s so much room for improvement and being humbled day in, day out. Also, knowing that I’d look back with regret if I took it for granted.

What is your favorite at-home exercise to do?

Running

If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not

running), what would it be?

Pull ups

What are 1-2 of your goals for 2022? Have you accomplished any of these?

Nothing specific, being objective with my actions is sort of an overarching goal of mine. Basically, doing the things that’d be positive and avoiding the things that’d be negative. Way easier said than done and can’t say I’ll ever “accomplish” it.

Favorite Lift?

I’d have to say the Olympic lifts in general. They’re definitely the most challenging/satisfying.

Least favorite Crossfit movement?

It’s a tie between burpees and DB pass throughs.

Hometown?

Rock Hill, SC