Sunday, November 21, 2010 – Athlete Profile: Nick Grothe

Athlete Profile: Nick Grothe

1. In general, what is your background?

I grew up in Madison, Mississippi (outside of Jackson). I played high school and club soccer growing up. After high school, I went to Southern Miss for 2 years and decided I needed a change of scenery, so I moved to Charleston and finished up school at CofC. Out of college my job moved me to Greenville, SC. I lived there for 2 1/2 years and was lucky enough to have a job that can be based anywhere in SC, so I decided to come back to Charleston a few months ago.

2. Age, Occupation?

26, Account Executive – Marriott Global Sales

3. How did you get to know about CrossFit and why did you start?

Had some friends at the gym tell me about a few of the “Girl WODs”. Three of my friends and I met at the Globo Gym on a Saturday to do a WOD that we pieced together. I remember it had thrusters and burpees in it. Needless to say, it killed all of us and I quickly realized I was not as fit as I thought I was. After that, I did CrossFit type workouts by myself at the gym for about 9 months. Then I decided to check out the local CrossFit in Greenville. As soon as I stepped into CrossFit Reaction I was hooked. The daily competition is addictive.

4.  How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?

Growing up with two brothers everything is a competition. After high school I no longer had soccer to fill that need for competition. I got into running and doing races for a couple years, but running gets pretty boring to me. Since I found CrossFit, I can get my competitive fix ever day I go in, not to mention the numerous events/competitions that are always going on.

5. Name one goal and/or personal record you would like to accomplish through CrossFit?

I would like to compete at Regionals. I would prefer to get there as an individual, but I realize that going as an affiliate team might be more realistic. I would also like to be a cool kid and be able to DU a scarf like Cullen.

6.  Favorite CrossFit moment so far?

Putting my name on the board. (OHS 235#)

7.  What do you like most about CrossFit Integrity?

The friends that I have made.

8.  Favorite WOD?

Anything with an Olympic lift in it.

9.  Least favorite WOD?

RJ – It was the first WOD I did at Intergrity and I had to scale it. After that day I knew I was coming to a legit CrossFit.

10. Favorite movement?

OHS or Cleans

11.  Least favorite movement?

Double-Unders! I need to start working on them daily. Amy is supposed to keep me honest about working on them.

12. Favorite place to eat in Charleston?

17 North in Mt. P

CrossFit Integrity, Charleston, SC