BBCF Athlete Shoutout ! 1/25/13
This time our athlete shoutout goes to a guy that proably needs no introduction. A guy that lives the BBCF lifestyle and shows it through his continued efforts to help everyone around him regardless if they are new to the box or seasoned athletes. His upbeat, talkative and supportive attitude is contagious and through his hard work this past year he has made some significant gains.
Mike Smith and i have known eachother since the 6th grade and if you know how old we are you can agree that was a LONG time ago. What i remember of Mike back then is that he is not much different than he is today, he’s just a stand up guy. A real honest and respectful individual that cares about friends as much as he cares about his own family. He never changes regardless of who he is around and to me that shows great character. I’ve always respected Mike and i am very honored that after so many years we have come full circle and he is back in the box training ! Over this past past year i have seen Mike or “Smitty” come in the box day after day, week after week working hard all while supporting his fellow boomboxers. He stays postive and always looks on the bright side. He is there when any of us need him, racking our weights or whatever. Most of all he is a GREAT FATHER ! For all this and more he earns and deserves this BBCF Athlete Shoutout ! Keep it up Smitty and thank you for being you, it’s not often we meet people with your character and integrity……
ATHLETE SPOTLIGHT
1. When did you start Crossfit and what made you choose BoomBox? I started CrossFit exactly 1 year ago today! I chose BoomBox over other boxes because of Eric’s passion for the sport. I’ve been friends with Eric since the 6th grade.
2. Favorite WOD/ movements?
WOD- 1000 M row then 50 brupees with 7:00 time cap. – J/k. I’m glad I was able to complete “Murph” in under an hour.
Movement – ball slams
3. What is one of your Crossfit goals of 2013? To be more efficient with all my movements (pull ups, cleans, snatches, etc). To be able to do bar muscle ups and regular muscle ups.
4. If you could tell other athletes one thing you have learned so far in your training, what would it be? Make sure to eat the proper foods before coming to class and doing the WOD. Our bodies need the fuel to burn to function correctly.
5. What is your favorite music to WOD to? Pandora radio. Not too picky! I love all types of music.
6. What do you like to do outside of the box? Enjoy snowboarding, bodyboarding, and playing poker.
7. Any embarrassing WOD stories? When we were still in Eric’s garage I was doing pull ups with the bands and Brookelyn saw another athlete doing them without a band and she called me a wuss. I used this as motivation to get stronger.
8. Why didn’t your football team make it to the Superbowl (LOL!!!)?
My team the Saints didn’t have their regular head Coach because of the bounty scandal. It showed that without there normal leadership the team didn’t play as well as a team.
Barbell Training
Beginner:
15:00 hang snatch practice up to moderately heavy weight
Advanced:
15:00 to establish a Max Effort 3-position snatch (hi-hang / above knee / floor)
Conditioning
A. For time:
15 power snatch 115/75
30 wall balls
12 power snatch 135/95
30 wall balls
9 power snatch 165/115
30 wall balls
*May be a power snatch, full snatch or split snatch.
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So awesome! Congrats Smitty
Well deserved Smitty! Mad props!!!’
Yeah Mike! Great write up dude!
Congrats Mike, you are a great person and a pleasure to have around. I’m glad to have met you and thanks for always staying positive and pushing others through the WODs
Very well said, Eric. Mike you’ve always been a stand up guy to me and extremely supportive and encouraging. You definitely deserve this credit!!
Congrats, Mike! Well deserved. You’re an inspiration to so many.
Way to go Mike! Congrats!
You da man Smitty, and on top of it you’re a BUCKEYE Fan. Boom!
Mike, You are such a nice guy, I love seeing you. You are always giving me tips and feedback and encouragement! and always have a smile on your face. Thanks and congrats !
You da man Smitty!
Mike – The hardest working man at BoomBox! You are a quality guy and we are so lucky to have you on our team!
Mike, you were my first friend at the garage box and I’ve seen so many of your achievements from then till now
you are always so positive and encouraging to others! Keep up the great work! Congratulations on a whole year! 
::knuckle bump::
Smitty-always so positive and such a solid person. Thankful you are part if this team. We need more people like you in the world.
It’s been a pleasure getting to know you, and working out with you, Mike! You’re the best! Thank you for being so welcoming and encouraging!
Yay mike! You made me feel so welcome at the box when I met you, and you’re always smiling.It’s a pleasure WODing with you! Thanks for always encouraging me
congrats !
8:33- had to substitute because of back/hip problems
35 # for push press
20 # ball for squats
Well deserve Mike .definitely easy to talk to and very welcoming . Thanks & congrats smitty!!
Thanks everyone for their generous blogs. You all are family to me. When I started one year ago in Eric’s garage I couldn’t have imagined that I’d be this much happier with myself both mentally and physically. More important all the friendships that have come because of BBCF. Thanks Eric for building this the right way. I know it would be inpossible to visit every box in the world but I know for the bottom of my heart there is no box like our BoomBox.