Kevin Sunn
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 at 11:28AM 
Deadlift Max: 445
Backsquat Max: 435
Got Muscle-ups: Yep
1 mile run jog: 7:45
Name: Kevin Sunn
Age: 39
Occupation: Estate planning, probate and business attorney
Favorite WOD: Grace (30 reps Clean & Jerk)
Favorite Lift: Squat clean thrusters
How long have you been CrossFitting? 1 year and 3 months
Which class time do you usually attend? 5:15 p.m.
How did you find CrossFit? Keith Stringer (fellow Clear Lake Crossfitter). I got tired of sitting at the bar listening to him say how hard his “WODS” were (whatever the hell those were). I was working out a little on the side so I thought I’d humor and do a workout. I figured I’d finish ahead of him and of course rub it in from there on out. The first WOD not only kicked my ass but may be the toughest wod I’ve done since joining. Jen came up with a brilliant idea to do 400 meter lunges while carrying 25 or 45 lbs overhead (I don’t think Ben has let her game plan a WOD since). I made it 300 meters without weight and couldn’t wait to come back the next week, which is how long it took me to get feeling back in my legs.
What is your athletic background? I played organized sports (football, baseball and basketball) from the age of five through my senior year of high school. Since high school, I’ve followed the trend of working out every other month. Once my clothes started to get tight, I’d hit the gym for another month. It was much cheaper to pay a monthly gym membership than buy a new wardrobe.
How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness? I no longer look at working out as work. Crossfit is the one thing that I have consistently stuck to when it comes to my health and fitness. If I miss a week, it is planned in advance to let my body heal and I am right back in the box the following Monday. I am still my hardest critic when it comes to my level of fitness and I still want rock hard abs (DAMN YOU BEER!!! Why are you so delicious!), but I have seen my body transform over the past year or so and it is certainly an ego boost when others notice as well. Crossfit has not only changed my life but has become a way of life for me. I now attack my work and daily routine of life with as much passion and tenacity as I do a WOD …. 3, 2, 1 GO!
What motivates/inspires you? The honey badger, it’s pretty bad ass. It has been referred to as the most fearless animal in all of the animal kingdom…it really doesn’t give a shit. See
What is your proudest (CF) achievement? My 7:45 mile time. I know it’s slow by most standards but if you have seen me in action, you’d know this is kind of a big deal.
Name one goal/personal achievement that you would like to achieve through CrossFit. Complete Amanda (9-7-5 muscle ups, squat snatch) in less than 12 minutes.
Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit? UT football, golf, Texas Hold’em, “sprint” tris, reading, hanging out with family and friends.
What is your favorite cheat meal? Assuming beer doesn’t count as a meal (which I beg to differ), then chips and salsa.
Any advice for new members? For brand new members, my advice would be to commit to at least one month, no matter what. Don’t get caught up on what others are lifting (we all had a first day, first week and first month). Learn technique before you even think about loading the bar down. It’s for your safety and will pay huge dividends in the long run.
Have you met Pukie? Just once.
We are pretty sure before Kevin our theory that you can't squat from your toes was valid. Then Mr. Calf Muscles joined...it's like he had little superheroes in his calves working overtime to do amazing feats. Seriously, he is a calf-elte (ha, athlete) that has gained SUCH success in all aspects of fitness. Always up for whatever we throw at him, we know he will give it hell, and have fun while doing it. It's that attitude that makes him more than a client, he is a friend to us at CLCF. So glad we finally challenged you enough to stick around!
Reader Comments (5)
We need a picture of his legs u for all to see and admire
agreed! Did we mention that he throws the best parties???
Kevin's calves saved a small child from a fire once.
Kevin's calves won an award for ballroom dance.
Kevin's calves know CPR.
Kevin's calves teach the burgener warm up when the trainers are busy.
Seriously, I don't get a chance to workout with Kevin often, but he's like that quiet assassin...you gotta keep your eye on him cuz he'll smoke ya!
To add to Amber's list of "Kevin's Calves", they also appear on the walls of plastic surgeons across America giving people with small calves hope. Even if it comes down to synthetic implants...
Kevin is the definition of SicFit. This dude comes in like the gentle giant, and then crushes the WOD, then teaches me how to make the bar float in a clean cuz I'm gassed have have 2 rounds to go. How can't you love this guy and his torpedo calves.
I'm glad I replied to this post late because we can take the attention away from the calves and talk about the new goatee addition...it's like having my own personal hulk hogan in the gym...KEVI-MANIA BABBBBYYYYYY!!!!