ATHLETE IN PROFILE
WELLS FARNHAM
Nickame: Wells
(That’s it. No nicknames. Really don’t need one.)
Super Wells
How did I find Crossfit?
I remember hearing something about it in a MN Kali Group newsletter last fall. Then last December I was at a weeklong training session and the trainer kept pushing Crossfit. I followed up a couple of months later, and here we are.
How long have you been with Crossfit?
Almost 5 months.
What do you like about Crossfit?
I’m someone who, if left to his own devices, would not do these workouts. So I need the structure. But I’m not interested in drill instructors, or having people motivate me by talking a lot of s—t. While Steve might put together some killer workouts, he gives us quiet & sincere encouragement. Everybody is congratulated at the end of the workout by Steve, and it’s not BS. He treats everyone with respect and dignity, which goes a long way to motivate me to show up. Everyone wants to see each other succeed. We have a great group.
And I work hard and sweat. Those are good things too.
Proudest achievement so far?
Pulling off a solo pull-up, albeit just one, was pretty cool. I don’t drop to me knees to do pushups anymore. Little victories. I may never be the first to finish the workout, but I will finish it. I think anytime you finish a workout, that’s something to take pride in.
Oh yeah, and Ninja’s called me out a couple of times, and I’ve won each time. Easily in my top 5 favorite things about Crossfit. You try to mess me around, but you just let yourself down. J
Favorite exercise?
Favorite? Uhhh…
I like the various presses we do. And knees to elbows are pretty good.
Least favorite exercise?
Burpees. I hate burpees. In fact:
Dear Mr. or Mrs. Whoever The Hell Invented Burpees,
F—k you.
Regards,
Wells
Other hobbies?
Live comedy. Check out www.stevierays.org.
What would you tell others about Crossfit?
This really is a vehicle for people to achieve some personal health/fitness victories. People of all shapes & sizes. There’s no judgement. Just come and do your best, whatever that means. You will see some great gains in your abilities. You will see results.
