I got into Crossfit in 2004 after a friend from Seattle told me about it. After 10 years of Mechanical Engineering and Business development in the Corporate World I was not in very good physical condition. I was a former competitive athlete and from the time I left University I just couldn't find anything that could get me in shape and keep me motivated. I went to the gym, I did some Yoga, I ran a bit, played some rec hockey, none of it was very inspiring or got me very fit.
After 1 month of Crossfit my central nervous system was on fire and I felt like I was on steroids. My hormones were raging and my mind was sharp and clear again.....it was incredible. I immediately devoted all of my time and energy to understanding Crossfit and honing my coaching skills.
In the past five years we have learned an incredible amount about how the human body, mind and spirit interact, but more importantly we have learned how to bring average people off the street and give them world class fitness. This fitness transfers over to our athletes entire lives making both of us richer in the process. This gives me purpose in my life and I have never been happier or felt more rewarded. Now I see my role as passing this same gift along to our coaches and growing our magnificent community into something that can have a larger impact on society.
Basically what we do could be summed up as "Tough Love". I believe everything in life that is not earned isn't worth a damn thing. I suspect this process of earning your fitness will give you a portal into how life or maybe nature itself operates and will transfer over into all areas in your life, in doing so, improving all aspects of your life.
On a personal note, It has been five years now since I started working out with the Crossfit Method and I continue to gain at an amazing pace. It is now hard to fathom what my body and mind are now capable of doing and I don't forsee the gains receeding anytime soon. I am far more fit now at 38 than when I played University Hockey at 21 years old. Every day I work out, some part of me still gets nervous or my mind initally resists the pain and suffering I am about to endure. I believe it is stepping up to this challenge that causes us to grow as human beings.
Expand your possibilities at CrossFit Vancouver and it will allow you to expand the possibilities in your life.
Patty's Papers:
Level III Crossfit Trainer
Crossfit Olympic Lifting Certification
Crossfit Running and Endurance Certification
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical, Mcgill University)
Online Ministerial Diploma (The Preacher)
Hey Patty - Great playing the old game with you at Bandon, despite Mother Nature’s insistence that we were nuts. Great website. Talk to you soon. DT
Posted by David Tan on 07/11 at 04:30 PMPatty,
Looking ripped my friend, glad to see you’re healthy and happy. Crossfit really turned you around and brought you up to new levels.
For those who don’t know you once lay on a couch for a solid month doing nothing but drinking and complaining about your sore back, they would never believe the change. Amazing.
Come visit me in Korea!
Posted by Steve "Muscles" Mac-K on 10/14 at 03:09 AMHey you,
Congratulations on your success!! I am truly happy for you!! You look amazing!! You should really look into openning in Europe, my gym is sub level!! I wish you all the best and wish I could become a member!!Louise
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Posted by Louise Nichum (Miller) on 10/22 at 12:16 PMMuscles
How are the ladies in Seoul?
I should have let you beat up Dale
Posted by Pink Pig on 11/05 at 03:19 AMdoes crossfit training prepare you to wake up at 5 am and play 36 gruling holes of golf, while under the influence of cognac, and the duress of flying golf balls while putting? if so i need to become part of it!!
Posted by giz on 01/13 at 02:49 PMHey Patty, Did you get your cell phone back? Hope you and Mountain Man had a good trip back It was great to meet you guys at the FIL Fest. I like how you guys Roll. Hope to get to visit your box get in some workouts and party with you all.
All the best.
Joey P.
Legend CrossFit
McCall, IdahoPosted by Joey Pietri on 02/10 at 01:39 PMHey Patty, loved the hospitality and the water at the level 1 Cert.
Will see you for the Gymnastics cert and won’t have to wonder who the hell is that guy spraying us down.Cheers,
Brett
Posted by Brett Hall on 07/27 at 08:15 AMMy God Man…this stuff sounds totally amazing!!!! And I thought that my training was hard!!! So glad to see that you are happy and doing well…
Lisa .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Posted by Lisa McGregor on 08/28 at 06:33 PMHey - great site….what’s with the muscles!? It’s pretty obvious your training works!! Congrats on the business! Hopefully see you soon.
Posted by Lisa Maloney on 11/11 at 03:15 PMPatty,
I’m married now
Opened a school here.
And yes, you should have helped me hide Dale’s body….
You on FB?
Posted by Muscles on 12/21 at 05:43 PMNo FB
Old school and refuse
Send me a photo via e-mail of the family
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Congrats man
Posted by Pink Pig on 01/07 at 10:23 PMDid some snowboarding with Dale in VT. What a small world. I was telling him I just got into Crossfit in Nov. I’m so hooked at 43 yrs old. He told me of his brush with “Fight Gone Bad”. Dale and his wife are great. Our kids ski together. Anyway, I just wanted to reach out. Your affiliate page is inspiring. I train at a new affiliate in NY, Crossfit South Shore LI. The owners are awesome. Doug Acker and Tara. They’ll be down in South Beach. Look them up. Be well and have a good year.
Posted by Jim Lanzarotta on 01/11 at 05:56 PMAwesome Jim
Say Hi to Dale for me
Give me a call Dale
Posted by Pink Pig on 01/14 at 02:38 PMCreeg! I am speechless over here…..this crossfit actually looks like it worked out for you! In a million years I would never have believed you would stick to it. I do notice that none of your classes start before 11, but hey…better than nothing.
Who is the douche that wanted to bury me? lol.
Drop me an email some time and let me know what else is new….
later chief.
JYD
Posted by JYD on 01/24 at 04:59 PMChipmunk c#@ksucker
I am sure you are a multimillionaire by now.
I guess I should have picked engraving machines…..We are rich with friends though
The Dale in reference is not you brother.
What is your e-mail address?
Posted by Pink Pig on 01/27 at 11:42 AMI will be in your area thurs. May 20 from Houston Tx. I would like to purchase 3 or 4 t-shirts from your gym for my trainers, my son and myself since we are members of Crossfit Houston. Since my time is so limited there in Vancouver,cruising on the 21st., I was wondering if I might drop by on the 20th and at what time after 2 or 3 that afternoon. Thanks Kathy 281-723-3640.
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