Member of the Month: April 2017
Jeff Greenburg
Tell us about yourself:
57 years old married to Bobbi for 22 years with 2 children ages 19 and 14. Director of Elections for Mercer County since 2007. Prior to which worked at Herald Newspaper as sports writer/editor and political writer for 15 years. Sports fanatic who follows all teams Black and Gold. Volunteered as a scorekeeper for West Middlesex Boys Basketball team for several years.
What brought you to POFP CrossFit?
WMHS basketball coach Chad Mild actually gets most of the credit. He had encouraged me for several months to give it a shot, but I kept finding excuses not to. One day while stretching on the couch, I actually injured something in my neck and that was the final straw that broke the camel’s back (or neck). It was after that day I decided it was time to try to get my health back. I was a high school and college wrestler, but had not done anything physical for 30 years.
What is your most memorable moment?
Hoping it has not happened yet. But remembering back to the first week when I could NOT finish the workout, seeing the progress to the point where I can finish- at least some days- is very SATISFYING.
If you could design a WOD…what would it be?
1 Push Up, 1 Pull Up, 1 AbMat Sit Up for 3 rounds.
Alright, I am a comedian. No really, that would be it. C’mon Josh! We deserve one easy day, don’t we?
How has CrossFit changed your life?
Before CrossFit, my energy level was typically low, I was often lethargic and more likely to sit and do nothing other than yard work. Just working out 2 days/week has changed all that. I feel better than I have in 30 years. Noticed it for the first time the other day weeding the front yard. Last summer, I would have been taking frequent breaks after being winded. The other day I was able to blast through the WOD without stopping. IT WAS UNBELIEVABLE!
Do you have any advice for people interested or just starting at POFP?
This one’s easy. ..
Step One: Quit making excuses.
Step Two: You’re never too old to start.
Step Three: Give yourself 30 days before making any decision whether to continue or stop. I GUARANTEE YOU WON’T QUIT, but if you make that decision after one week you probably will.