Sunday, January 23, 2011 – Athlete Profile: Mark Edmunds
Athlete Profile: Mark Edmunds
1. In general, what is your background?
Well, I was born in an igloo just outside of Toronto, Ontario (you’d be surprised how many people believe that). But no really, i lived in Canada until i was about 5 at which point I moved down to Atlanta with my mom and brother. I Stayed there until the age of 16 when I moved solo back up to Toronto to live with my dad. At the age of 23 I ended up reconnecting with an old friend from GA, who now just so happens to be my beautiful fiance Ashley. The rest they say is history, I moved back to Atlanta to be with her, where after a short time we found ourselves lucky enough to find jobs here in Charleston doing what we both love.
2. Age, Occupation?
25, Firefighter/EMT for St. Johns Fire District
3. How did you get to know about CrossFit and why did you start?
A friend of my fiance’s turned me on to it. Got the chance to meet Brian, who told me to come check it out, and i have never looked back since.
4. How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
The thing i always tell people when i TRY to explain crossfit is , you think you are in good shape…until you try crossfit. I have always had an interest in sports, and working out, but crossfit takes it to another level. The biggest change i’ve noticed is in my endurance and my cardio for sure.
5. Name one goal and/or personal record you would like to accomplish through CrossFit?
I’d love to have a six pack!
6. Favorite CrossFit moment so far?
Making the board for the first time (500m row). Who do i have to pay to get that board updated?
7. What do you like most about CrossFit Integrity?
Nobody Judges, everyone cheers each other on.
8. Favorite WOD?
Charleston 9
9. Least favorite WOD?
Anything with double-unders. Im big and clumsy, so it always kills my time.
10. Favorite movement?
Deadlift
11. Least favorite movement?
Handstand pushups
12. Favorite place to eat in Charleston?
Blossom
Mark, Whitey, Pat, Ryan, etc all deserve our utmost respect & graditude for the service they provide to the community.
Love talking hockey with you!
I like The Packers & Bruce Arians’ O in today’s games.
Double-thumbs up Bob!
Keep up the great work Mark! 500lb club on the deadlift soon for you.
16 minute tabata….
…sandbag cleans @ 80lb (4 min)
…atlas stone cleans @ 94.5lb (4 min)
…OH walking lunge, using 55lb plate (4 min)
…GHD hip extenstions (4 min)
rest 12 minutes, then….
4 rounds:
50m farmers carry, using 85lb dumbells
15 burpees
5:23
then….
25 plus minutes of stadium stairs run
CrossFit Integrity, Charleston, SC
16 min tabata (4 min per station)
hip extensions
sandbag cleans @ 40#
atlas ball clean @43#
OH walking lunges @ 25#
4 rounds for time:
50m farmers walk @ 53#
15 burpees
6:18
3rds of stadium stair run
22:xx
plus 4 min tabata flutter kicks
16 min tabata (4 min per station)
hip extensions
sandbag cleans @ 60#
atlas ball clean @93#
OH walking lunges @ 45#
4 rounds for time:
50m farmers walk @ 75#
15 burpees
8:xx
3rds of stadium stair run (1 round with 40# vest)
23:23
tabata flutter kicks
16 minute tabata…
-sandbag cleans @ 80lb (4 min)
-atlas stone cleans @ 94.5lb (4 min)
-OH walking lunge, using 45lb plate (4 min)
-GHD hip extenstions (4 min)
rest 12 minutes, then….
4 rounds:
50m farmers carry, using 80lb dumbells
15 burpees
5:38 i think, somewhere around there
then….
24:50 minutes of stadium stairs run
4 min Tabata flutter kicks