There are so many reasons why we agreed that Chris deserves to be the CrossFit Salus August 2019 Athlete of the Month. Walsh has been a Salus athlete since the very beginning. And after some time off, he’s been back and attacking the workouts with Coach Steve to improve his health and longevity.

One of Chris’ best attributes is his insatiable drive to succeed. He’s positive, hard-working and always eager to kick some serious butt at the box. He shows up for each of his sessions with the right attitude…to be better than HE was the day before, not comparing himself to others.

These qualities have been the foundation of his ample success in and out of the gym.

I began CrossFit in October 2013, after my good friends Pat Chanod and Chris Mulvaney joined CrossFit Salus and encouraged me to do the same. They explained that CrossFit was different than any other kind of gym setting they had ever experienced.

I have definitely improved in countless areas since originally starting. When I first started, I couldn’t do much correct. But, after being able to accomplish unbroken dubs, muscle ups, handstand pushups, etc. it is unbelievably rewarding. This is one of the things that makes CrossFit unique.

Pretty much everything in CrossFit is a progression. All of the lifts and exercises are not learned over night. And even when you think you have them all down, you want to improve your technique. So along the way, I have picked up tons of things I couldn’t do when I started.

CrossFit has definitely improved my lifestyle in many ways.

I have more energy these days that before CrossFit and I am much stronger and sharper.

I want to eat better, sleep better and keep myself healthier so that when I show up to class, I perform better.

Best and most intense workout of your life, each and every day. Great sense of community and camaraderie.

I want to stay fit, healthy and strong for many reasons.

Fran and Annie are probably my most enjoyable. Nonstop and always trying to shave off even a few seconds each time.

Don’t be intimidated to try CrossFit and don’t be afraid to fail at something.

I took a year off from CrossFit and have been back in the gym consistently week after week for the past 4 months.

My next goal is to get my muscle-up game back to where it was.

Each week I am getting closer.

It has been a fun journey back.

21 (50 dubs) 15 (50 dubs) 9 (50 dubs)
Handstand pushups, pull ups, pistols
Dubs in between

Hang out and laugh with my two crazy little girls.

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