From Al’s last post you all know that he has been with CFSB since our days in the park in Torrance. He took to CrossFit like green to grass. Early on Al’s dedication and love for CrossFit South Bay was evident. He offered to help with the website, and he turned it into a work of art. His talent in graphic design and sheer passion for creation are illustrated in our logo and t-shirt designs. Al’s true love came through when he became a trainer. He is an awesome coach and cares so deeply about his athletes.
I remember the day Al got his first kipping pull-up. He and I worked together to correct his squat – it’s a thing of beauty!! After a few months he got his wife, Michelle, to join us for a WOD. A CrossFit Family is born! How awesome to have them working out together! Michelle got hooked, attained her Level 1 and trained for us too. Michelle dedicated so much time to the gym; and I am truly honored to have her as a wonderful friend that I can call at a moment’s notice.
I owe much more to Al than the long list above. Al is a true friend, and someone that I hope to have in my life for always. In my heart Al is part of my family, and he will forever have a home at CFSB. While the move to Temecula is for the best, he is already missed so much at the gym. His energy and enthusiasm for CrossFit and for CFSB is matched by no other.
I wish Al the best of luck with every new adventure!
WOD – 11.2.09
Power Clean 3×4
2K Row for time
Mens shoot for sub 7:00 minutes and women shoot for sub 8:45 minutes. Pace yourself to make sure you have enough gas for the last 500M
first day back in over a month… i feel better after a few moments of delirium.
power clean @ 145#
2k row- 7:59
155-155-165 (only 3)
7:47 row (ouch)
clean – 195#
row – 7:47 ish (def ouch)
Best of luck to you Al and Michelle !!
Well said Mariessa. Al is the soul of Crossfit Southbay. His overhead squat is a thing of beauty, and his commitment to the gym and to the athletes is unparalleled. We’re going to miss you Al and Michelle.
I wish Al and his family all the best.
3X4 @ 185
Row: 7:00
Mariesa that post was beautiful and so well put. I have not known you, Al or Michelle, for that long, but for the time I did get a chance to surround myself with you two..it was always a great additon to my life. Whether it was your lesson,s encouragement, or smiles…life is about people and the relationships you build. So with that said, we are all better people to have known you both!
68lbs Power cleans
9 Flat…holy smokes, new pain I have never felt before:)
73 and row=9:00.1
95# power clean
8:27 on the 2k row
I’ll be back out to Cali over Thanksgiving and look forward to dropping in for workouts!