August 2016 Athlete of the Month – Braeden Frey

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Congratulations to Braeden Frey for being named Athlete of the Month for August!  Besides the coaches, Braeden spends more time at C3 than anybody.  It is easy to see that his hard work is paying great dividends.  All you need to do is take a glance at the PR board to see that he is improving literally every day he steps foot in the gym.  Braeden will be putting his hard work to the test as he will be competing in the “Teen Brawl” CrossFit competition at CrossFit Eject in late September.  We all know that Braeden will make C3 proud.

1. In general, what is your background?
  • I am a homeschooled Junior in High School and the oldest of 7 children.  I have 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  I am very involved and dedicated to my family and do a lot of volunteer work for our community through our family Mission.
2.Age, Occupation?
  • 17 years old, Student, USSF Soccer Official
3. How did you get to know about CrossFit and why did you start?
  • I started CrossFit the month after my dad started in 2014.  I started because my dad made me.  I was not very strong and needed to put on some weight
4. How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
  • .CrossFit has TOTALLY changed my life.  I was 95 lbs. when I started and now I am 138lbs. I was very weak and scrawny. Being a part of this C3 family has made a complete transformation in my life.  My level of fitness has at least tripled and CrossFit IS my lifestyle.  The 5am class is my jam! It works great with my schedule. I love everyone at C3!
5. Name one goal and/or personal record you would like to accomplish through CrossFit.
  • Through CrossFit I would like to get a 200# snatch.
6. Favorite CrossFit moment so far?
  • My favorite CrossFit moment so far, was open workout 16.1. My family came to support me and there was a lot of gym support!
7. What is your least favorite WOD to date?
  • KALSU = Thrusters and Burpees!!!!!
8. What do you like most about Capital City CrossFit?
  • The atmosphere and the C3 FAMILY!!!
9. Favorite mo(ve)ment?
  • Favorite Moment = Beating my 2015 MURPH time by 11 minutes!
10. Least favorite mo(ve)ment?
  • Least Favorite Moment =  Everyday I oversleep and miss 5am!

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