16/01/2024
Our community is a special one...
I’ve always enjoyed cycling (and less so running) for fun and some fitness, but in about 2022, I came to realise I didn’t feel good at all and wasn’t happy with how I looked. I was probably a bit depressed. I think being a dad (dad bod), working hard, and not really thinking about looking after myself for years had taken its toll. My mental health wasn’t good, and I had constant neck and back pain, probably from sitting at a computer. I knew going to a gym on my own just wouldn’t work (at my core, I’m lazy, and there’s no way I would motivate myself!). But when I spoke to Emma, having enquired on the website, I was reassured to give it a go. It has honestly been one of the best decisions of my life!
I need to exercise first thing, when I can’t really think about it and chicken out. What I love about coming to the 6am SeaCity class is that everyone is their true self. There’s no airs and graces, no job titles, no status, just a group of diverse and friendly individuals trying to wake up, looking to improve themselves. you soon realise that everyone is there for themselves and to support each other. There’s a huge amount of goodwill, encouragement, and a heartwarming sense of community from everyone at SeaCity. I absolutely love all these random people!
CrossFit can be quite technical. But I’ve really enjoyed gradually getting better at certain things. There’s always something to work on. My strength and CV fitness has gradually, naturally improved but you start to understand the technical aspects of some of the movements (like Oly lifting or Gymnastics) and that’s really cool - learning and improving every class.
I get pretty grumpy if I haven’t been to SeaCity for a few days - I need the hit of adrenaline it’s give me! Both physically and mentally.
I’d bloody miss these people if I stopped going. I love seeing them grow and improve. It’s a brilliant community of kind, beautiful humans
