Member Spotlight: Kendric Glenn

How it started

I was introduced to CrossFit by a coworker in 2019. My first CrossFit workout was tough and after class I remembered thinking to myself “what the hell just happened…I can’t feel my legs”. My body was in shock, I was gasping for air. I was on the verge of a pukie erupting in the middle of the floor.

Prior to attending my first CrossFit class, I truly thought that I was in great shape. I could run a mile or 2, curl 50lb dumbbells and bench press more than the average person. However, after attending a couple CrossFit classes I quickly realized that I’m not in great shape and whatever just happened to my body, I want to feel that again.

It was at that moment I fell in love with CrossFit.

During my first year of being introduced to the sport, I didn’t have a great relationship with barbells, HSPU & wall walks. This fear limited my progression, and I intentionally skipped those classes. In my heart, I knew for me to become the athlete that I inspired to be, I would eventually have to face my fears and improve my diet and nutrition.

How it’s going

I joined CrossFit Bexley in July of 2020 after my former gym closed its doors during the pandemic. My first visit & workout at CFB was awesome. Everyone was welcoming, and the coaches critiqued my technique, which was a change from the past. The encouragement of pushing through a tough WOD provided a unique experience that I love about the CFB community.

I knew immediately this was the perfect gym for me. After a month of attending classes I was motivated and all hands were on deck. I decided to join the gym’s nutrition challenge (which has enabled me to make strides in my performance), watched endless YouTube technique videos and attended a few live competitions. I took on the challenge of attending classes that involved Barbell complexes in which I struggled to complete. I practiced leg and shoulder mobility exercises before class that would require flexibility in those areas. I also attended Olympic classes that allowed me to slow down and focus on technique vs the time cap.

My goal was to improve my technique & endurance in any area that I feared and had difficulty.

Looking Forward

Being a CrossFit athlete is truly a lifestyle that I love and CFB makes that development seamless with great coaching, programming, and a welcoming community.

The last few years life has thrown us all curveballs in some form. For me, CrossFit & CFB have been my go-to for mental and physical relief. Over the last year I’ve developed an intrinsic motivation for CrossFit that has become my identity and I’m looking forward to what the future holds. With a great community & great coaching there is no limit to where I can go.

If you’re new to CrossFit & CrossFit Bexley, I would leave you with a quote from one of my favorite authors Alexandra Elle:

“Transitions, big or small, are rarely straightforward. They require abandoning parts of ourselves that feel safe and familiar. It is a massive task to choose change over comfort”.

Give yourself time and grace, scale your workouts if needed. Develop a form of consistency and discipline in areas that you need to improve, and eventually you’ll be able to crush your PR’s.

Your competition is you. Demand better of yourself and focus on becoming the best version of yourself. The best version of you can be brutal in the transition, it was for me, but it’ll allow you to conquer your fears and have a more keen self-belief.

Team CFB, Let’s Go!