The year was 2012, Nick and I were attending Montana State University, pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and on track to attend physical therapy school the following year.  In addition to an academic trajectory, Nick also shared my lack of purpose around training. 

We had been working out together since the seventh grade, our longest shared activity.  Back in those days, our goal was to become better athletes.  So, we made the gym our second home and quickly fell in love with the process.  So much so that we began to question what we enjoyed more:  playing the sport or training for it? 

Our days as athletes came to an end after high school, leaving Nick and I with a large void in our lives and a crisis of identity.  We continued to show up to the gym, day after day, just as we always had.  But with no upcoming season to prepare for, what reason did we have to train?  We were young and hungry for a new challenge.  

Enter CrossFit.