ATHLETE IN PROFILE
JASON VINAR
Nickname: Vinny
Occupation?
Financial Engineer: I measure the financial risks associated with a variable annuity portfolio and recommend trades to mitigate those risks.
Hobbies?
I play hockey all year around. In the summer I do a lot of mountain bike racing.
Married / kids / pets?
Dana and I have been married for 4 years and have a 3 year old son Max. We have one dog for every person in the house: Sam the golden, Tucker the mutt (mostly black lab), and Torreys the yellow lab.
How did you find CrossFit?
Last summer while on vacation with 4 other families one of the guys “made” everyone do a WOD. By the end of the week I could barely move, but I was hooked. I had been going to the gym a little bit on my own which after the week at the seemed pointless.
Favorite thing about CrossFit?
I like having a workout schedule, the competition during the WOD, and especially the group motivation and encouragement. I’ve met a lot of nice people too!
How has your outlook on fitness changed since finding CrossFit?
I now workout with a purpose with goals to work toward and proper techniques and it has made a big difference.
Does CrossFit translate to your daily life ? If so, how?
I definitely could do better on my diet. That said though, I now think twice before I eat something bad unfortunately it doesn’t usually stop me. I’ve seen some benefits with increased energy. I started setting some new personal bests in mountain bike races and feel a lot stronger on the ice rink.
Favorite exercise ?
Cleans
Least favorite exercise?
Wall balls
Favorite workout?
12 days of Christmas was a lot of fun.
Least favorite workout?
I don’t really have one unless it is all wall balls!
What would you tell others about CrossFit?
Do yourself a favor and try it… really just try it!
