07/28/2026
⭐️JULY SPOTLIGHT⭐️
My name is Kevin Parks (KP), and I have been a member at PCF for about five years. 95% of the time, I am probably considered a calm, quiet person. I am really into fantasy literature, and one of my hobbies includes playing a weekly D&D session. PCF lets me explore another aspect of my personality. My wife, Michele (6:30 AMer), has named this version of me “CrossFit Kevin” (CFK), and CFK is much different. Loud and boisterous, CFK is the version of me some of the 5 AMer’s have come to know.
So I thought it fitting that both of us, KP and CFK, get to answer these questions.
Fav. Movement:
KP: Squat Cleans. They are an optimal mix of strength, technical ability, and range of motion. I always find them satisfying.
CFK: DEADLIFTS! GRIP IT AND RIP IT!
“CrossFit Moment”:
KP: I finally got over myself and did the Open in 2025. I was always under the impression you had to do Rx or it didn’t make sense. I was quite wrong! I found that the scaled Open was very rewarding and I did it again in 2026.
CFK: I HAVE A PUKING SPOT IN THE GRASS BY WHERE THE BOAT IS USUALLY PARKED. AFTER A GOOD WOD YOU CAN FIND ME THERE
What are your goals? Why do you do CrossFit?
KP: I want to stay healthy and functional as I age. I want to be able to pick up my daughter for as long as possible and be able to try any sport or activity when it comes up.
CFK: PR OR ER
What do you think is special about Pennington CrossFit?
KP: I very much like the community, I am an advocate for PCF and try to encourage those I know who might have an interest to try it out. I am happy that so many people I know outside the gym are working out with me.
CFK: PCF LETS ME WEAR MUSCLE SHIRTS
Fun Facts:
KP: I have tattoos that include references to The Lord of the Rings and Stormlight Archive, and I look to add more in the future. Talk to me about your favorite fantasy author!
CFK: I SCREAM-SING WHILE WE ROW. MY ANCESTORS SUNG WHILE WE ROWED. WE SHOULD TOO
What's it going to be?
-Hot coffee or Iced coffee
KP: Hot coffee with half and half. I can tell when it’s another dairy product.
CFK: I DRINK BARELY WATERED DOWN PREWORKOUT CALLED TOTAL WAR
-Early Bird or Night Owl
KP: Early bird. I come at 5 am even when I don’t have to get to work.
CFK: ATTACK THE DAY BEFORE IT ATTACKS YOU
-Music Genre
KP: Mitch and I have very similar tastes in music.
CFK: RAGE AGAINST THE MACHINE RADIO! YEAH BUDDY!!
-If you could have one super power, what would it be?
KP: I do believe that knowledge is power, so Omniscience would be the strongest super power to have.
CFK: YOU CAN ALWAYS DO ONE MORE REP
last thoughts?
KP: CrossFit is a great way to start out a day strong. If you keep showing up, the improvements will happen. Have fun!
CFK: FRIENDS DON’T LET FRIENDS QUARTER SQUAT
If you don’t know KP or CFK, get to a 5am ASAP!!
