Athlete of the Month:

1. What is your nickname? Tomdog, long story that goes back to when we used to train and run hunting dogs. 

2. What are your favorite hobbies, talents, skills outside of CrossFit? Shooting guns, 2A advocacy, and running. 

3. How did you find/get to CrossFit Eclipse? My youngest son Wyatt, was doing the Barbell club. 

4. What motto or phrase do you live by? There are several, but I use these two a lot. “You are capable of doing more than you think you can” and “ Consistency is the key”. 

5. What is your favorite music to listen to while WODing? 80s rock, but I usually don’t pay attention to it during the WOD. 

6. What is your favorite WOD? Probably Murph because it combines running with body weight movements. 

7. What is your favorite cheat Food(s)? Burgers & Fries.

8. What is one thing you have done at CFE that you never thought you would do? Rope climbs. I had almost given up on them. 

9. What motivates you through your CrossFit journey? Having a competition goal. I have to have something to train for. I feel lost without a goal. 

10. What results have you seen so far in coming to CFE? Increased strength without following a traditional strength program. 

11. Do you have any special or successful CrossFit Eclipse memories/moments? A recent one was when the 5:30 pm class sang Happy Birthday to me. That was awkward and not something I was expecting. Very much appreciated though. 

12. What sort of life changes have you experienced because of CrossFit that you didn’t expect? The camaraderie that goes with seeing the same people in class. It’s a good feeling to forget your work day and workout with others in a competitive environment. You get that additional push, that you don’t get in a globo gym. 

13. What advice would you give to a newbie or someone just joining CrossFit Eclipse? Have an open mind and be consistent. If you are consistent with your workouts, you will realize goals and discover new opportunities. 

14. Current training Goals/PRs? Improve strength and overall work capacity for the Tactical Games in 2025. I May do some running races or Hyrox this Fall. 

15. If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be? I would probably call it, “Don’t be a Wuss”. 

1 mile run

100 ft. 100# sandbag carry

10 push-ups

800m run

100 ft. 100# sandbag walking lunges

10 pull-ups

400m run

20 100# sandbag box step-overs

20 air squats

200m run

16. Cowboys or Sooners? I really don’t have a dog in this fight, but would have to go with Cowboys.