What is your most memorable CrossFit moment so far?

My 60-second, 41kg snatch in the SID qualifier. I got it over my head, so it counts, that’s all I’m saying.

What is your favourite movement/workout?

I love a long chipper. Anything where the mental game is more of a factor than the physical. And where I can compete with myself. But I do also love a Barbell workout, especially cleans or snatches. There’s something very fun and thrilling about being able to throw something that heavy over your head. 

What is your least favourite movement/workout?

Bar muscle ups, chest to bar pull ups, handstand push ups, toes to bar. Anything gymnastic-y where I have to scale the movement so much it is unrecognisable from the RX version. I feel like a failure before I’ve even started!

Name a CrossFit goal you hope to achieve by the end of this year

All of the above! To be fair, I’d just take a kipping pull up. 

What do you do when you’re not training at Blitz?

I love adventure, and run a company called ‘We Are Intrepid’ where I take people away to incredible locations to get them out of their comfort zone physically and mentally. It’s inspired by my own experiences of doing ‘SAS: Who Dares Wins’, rowing the Pacific, running through the Arctic, cycling across America etc., But I also do a lot of public speaking, mentoring, coaching and consultancy. And I’m currently writing a book

What is your favourite part of being a Blitz member?

Hands down the community. I obviously love the workouts, the gym itself and the coaches, but I’ve never been part of a gym before that has such a supportive and generous community. Everyone has been so welcoming to me and lifted me up when I’ve needed it lately. That culture is worth it’s weight in gold. 

If you could give a new member one piece of advice what would it be?

Don’t be put off by misconceptions of what CrossFit is, or intimidated by what you see or think others are doing. Focus on yourself, build momentum, and enjoy the process of building strength and fitness. Everyone started somewhere once. 

Tell us a fun fact about yourself….

I have never had fish & chips. Or a McDonalds burger. Never will Eugh.