This afternoon as I checked facebook I saw Kevin’s status
that he was almost back Illinois, I was a little sad to see him finally gone
but hopeful that this next chapter is even better than the last.
Kevin had a huge part in my success at crossfit and in life.
Back in December when I was starting CrossFit and Bootcamp I was very intimidated
by the whole thing. I had never been active and been able to do most of the
movements that they had us doing. I remember the first class we did a workout
at the end that was a row, squats, push ups and hollow raises. After the
workout I truly felt like throwing up and was very shaky. Kevin had made a
comment on how we would do this again at the end to see how we progress and
then made a comment that we are not all going to be the best at the start, it
takes time!
Every week that we went through bootcamp I was becoming a
little more comfortable with the workouts and being at crossfit. All throughout
bootcamp Kevin was there supporting and encouraging us throughout the workouts.
The bootcamp classes would last over an hour and Kevin would always stay after
to answer questions that we might have about Diet or movements. Kevin also
hosted a nutrition seminar that I attended and really opened my eyes on how
important nutrition was to my success with crossfit. By the end of bootcamp I
was starting to see results from the workouts and I had improved my first
workout by 3 minutes. I remember asking Kevin towards the end if I should sign
up for the 90 day challenge and he said absolutely (really twisted my arm
there).
This has lead me to where I am now. Before going to bootcamp
I lacked confidence in myself and never followed through with working out. Now
I am finishing the 90 day challenge and have built this confidence in myself
that I never thought I would have again. This all has a lot to do with Kevin’s
confidence in me. When I would check the website to see the WOD’s I would
decided whether or not I could make it to one of Kevin’s classes. When it was
something that I wasn’t familiar with or lacked confidence I knew I could always
count on Kevin to walk us through the movement and be there to correct us. When
the WOD’s were difficult like the 10 push-ups/10 deadlifts 10 times or when we
did the WOW 12.4 Kevin was there pushing me to finish and push myself to the
end. I remember how excited I was when I had finally lost 10lbs and Kevin was
one of the first people I told because it was right after a tough workout that
he pushed me through.
As the weeks have gone on I have started to step outside of
box and attend classes with other coaches, but I always knew I have Kevin to
fall back on when I needed it. Kevin is an amazing coach and I was sadden to
see that he was leaving us but I do know that no matter what happens Kevin will
make the best of it. This week I have seen so many people posting on facebook
about how much they will miss Kevin and how important he is to so many people and
I guess I needed to put my two cents in too!
So as Kevin is starting his next chapter we all will too. I
will miss him tons but know that everything he has taught me over the past four
months will stay with me! On Easter Sunday
I went out for a run with my dog. Before starting crossfit I couldn’t run a
mile without needing to stop. Since joining crossfit I have been able to run
for longer distances and faster than before. So on Sunday while I was out on my
run I kept thinking of what Kevin has said during workouts and ran for 3.2
miles without stopping; something I had never done before.
So needless to say – Kevin thank you for all you have done
for me! I would have to say this past four months have been the best I have had
in a long time!! You are fortunate to work in a profession where you get to
literally changes lives! I know that this isn’t goodbye forever and I wish you
the best!!!
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