Hi everyone!
My name is Gavin McBride, a new trainer at Foundation CrossFit. I would like to formally introduce myself to those of you I have not yet met. I grew up in a small town outside of Spokane, Washington, and moved out west to Seattle for school and change of scenery. What a change it has been.
I have always considered myself a ‘fit’ person. I have been into running most of my life; I participated in Track and Field where I ran the 1mile, 800m, and 2 mile races. I also competed in Cross-Country where my team won the Washington State Championships in my junior year. Over the years, I have logged numerous hours in the Cycling industry, working in bike shops for five years prior to becoming a CrossFit coach. During that time I competed in cross country mountain bike races, and enjoyed brisk road rides as well.
I initially pushed CrossFit away when I heard of it, because I wanted to be the ‘huge, ripped, and buff’ guy that mainstream media and magazines declare as popular. I built some muscles, but did it really enable me to perform better at cycling, running, or even basic everyday activities? Yes and no. Yes, with strength I was able to perform certain movements better. On the other hand, no, I didn't find that it improved my capabilities in the places I needed.
As soon as I opened myself up to CrossFit, changes started to happen to my body both physically and mentally. I was stronger functionally, able to perform better at my sports, and at the same time still built a strong lean physique from it. I knew this had to be something worthwhile. Energized, I read the CrossFit Journal, researched the application of CrossFit, and learned from great coaches to become a better athlete. I soon realized that this was going to be not only a fitness change, but a career change as well. I am now a Level 1 Certified Trainer with a CrossFit Barbell Certification. I have coached CrossFit since last year, and have found a new love in guiding people to achieve their fitness and nutrition goals.
I am currently working on attaining a degree from Bastry University in Nutrition and Exercise Science. I want to continue my growth as a coach to lead people to better health and athleticism. I firmly believe a CrossFit fitness program is one cornerstone to a healthy and rewarding lifestyle. Add to that a strong community, a positive attitude, and a commitment to continuously improve, and that is a vitality I wish to share with you at Foundation CrossFit. In addition to training at Foundation CrossFit alongside Andrew and Adam, I would like to become your resource for endurance and nutrition, and will pass on what I learn to as many of you as I can. I look forward to seeing all your hard working faces in the gym! 3-2-1 GO!
- Gavin McBride
Foundation CrossFit Trainer
