John Haefler
Tell us about yourself, hobbies, interests, family, job, etc.
I have 4 kids, 3 daughters and one son. I have 2 dogs, a 2 year old pressa canario named Roxy and a 11 month old Great Dane named Winter. I am a truck driver and I deliver aluminum coils.
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I started CrossFit in April 2021
What do you remember about your first CrossFit experience?
I remember I was so out of shape that after my first one on one with Bill just doing air squats that night I could barely walk up my stairs.
What do you most enjoy about CrossFit?
I enjoy that you can get a good workout and it encourages you to push yourself and want to score higher on the chart. I enjoy that it’s only a hour so I can usually find time to make with my busy work schedule.
What do you most enjoy about being part of Light the Fire CrossFit family?
I enjoy that everyone is so accepting of new people. I was worried about coming at first and feeling out of place, but I never felt that way.
What is your favorite wod, lift, movement, or skill?
Power cleans and deadlifts. Running I hate running but I enjoy it when it’s done I feel like I got the best workout when it involves running.
What is your least favorite wod, lift, movement, or skill?
Burpees, body builders, push-ups
What is your current CrossFit goal?
I would like to be able to run a mile in under 7 minutes.
What would you tell a newbie or someone that has never done CrossFit?
To just give it a chance and stick it out, don’t feel like your to out of shape to do the workouts.
How has CrossFit affected your life outside of the box?
I can really tell that my overall mood in general is better with being healthier. My stress level is done and I have more patience in life.
