I’ve lived in South Boston for the last two years, but I’ve also lived in apartments in Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, Alston, Brighton, again in Brighton,  back to Brookline, then another place in Brookline, Seaport, and now Southie…… I obviously love moving. I’m a single guy, but I’ve got my 7 month old lab Ned that loved coming to visit DCF! I’m a part owner of a financial planning and investment practice located on Route 20 just down the road in Sudbury. That is what brings me out here every day.

I started Crossfitting in 2012 at CrossFit Fenway, which became part of Invictus a couple weeks ago. Prior to finding crossfit I had been a regular gym goer… and absolutely hated it. I played soccer in a few mens leagues and kept getting hurt. I needed something else desperately. It may sound funny, but I didn’t know anyone at DCF when I started. The big draw for me was the shower! Being able to workout down the street from my office morning, noon or night and then go back to work….. My normal class is the 6:30 am. We have a great crew!

1- What keeps you coming back to CrossFit each day?

When I started… I was terrified. I was literally afraid of everything. Thrusters? Wall balls? I can’t do a pullup! I literally walked in to that gym every morning fearful. But then walked out feeling like I had really accomplished something. Not to mention how sore I was all the time. Then seeing even small changes in your body…. I was hooked. I don’t get fearful much anymore, but that feeling of setting a goal and then achieving it every day is still there. Now being surrounded by great people doing the same thing makes it one of the best parts of the day.

2- What’s one item you carry on your person at all times (excluding a cell phone, wallet, car keys, etc)? 

I keep my ski passes in my car at all times. I’m an avid skier, and I’m terrified of the possibility of losing my epic or max pass. These get me on the hill to pursue my other athletic passion.

3- What is the funniest joke you know by heart?

I don’t know any jokes by heart…. Well that’s a lie… I do… but there is no way they are going on the internet being tied to my name! HA!

4- What is the best pizza toppings combination? 

Pizza is my #1 favorite food. So this is really hard. I think the gold medal goes to pepperoni and mushroom. Silver goes to green pepper, onion, and sausage. Bronze medal goes spinach artichoke (pinocchios pizza in Harvard square… best).

5- What would you name your boat if you had one? Be creative! 

Haha… Pirate-Helen (which is 3RFT 500m row, 21 70/53 swings, 3 rope climbs)