David Hayes
Wednesday, August 17, 2011 at 1:06PM 
Deadlift Max: 315#
Backsquat Max: 255
Got Muscle-ups: Nope (gymnastic movements are my weakness)
1 mile run: Haven't tested a 1 mile run by itself
Name: David
Age: 31
Occupation: Police Sergeant
Favorite WOD: Anything with kettle bells. Those kill me every time.
Favorite Lift: Deadlift, by a long shot. It is just a very primal movement. I always feel /strong/ after doing some really heavy deadlifts.
How long have you been CrossFitting? Since January.
Which class time do you usually attend? It varies depending on my schedule. I have been going to the 4:15 pm class lately.
How did you find CrossFit? My sister (Angela) started going and she sucked me in. I saw the amazing results she was getting and I wanted in.
What is your athletic background? Almost none. Nothing that I have stuck with for more than 10 minutes.
How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness? There are worlds of difference in my fitness levels. Not only have I lost close to 40 pounds at this point, but I just feel better on a day to day basis. The most important difference that I have noticed is the mental one though. Working physically hard on a regular basis seems to drastically improve my mood.
What motivates/inspires you? I love the mental games. I love watching my brain and figuring out the things that I need to think or tell myself to get myself to go a little further or lift a little bit heavier. I love my brain's reaction to the WOD's.
What is your proudest (CF) achievement? A couple of months ago when I did the first unassisted pull up of my entire life. I had never been able to do one before. Now I am knocking them out like they are nothing. You tell that muscle-up to watch out, I'm coming for him next.
Name one goal/personal achievement that you would like to achieve through CrossFit: I'd like to get a Body Weight snatch. I think that is going to take a combination of lowering my body weight and gaining strength.
Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit? I am a Zen Buddhist with a regular meditation practice. I run with the Houston Hash House Harriers on occasion. I love reading, specifically post-modern philosophy, social theory, and deconstructionist. I’m also a vegan and love cooking.
What is your favorite cheat meal? All my meals are cheat meals. I am a little bit of a foodie. I love to eat.
Any advice for new members? It's all in your head. You can do so much more than you think you can. The biggest development that is going to happen in Crossfit happens between your ears, not in the rest of your body. You will be amazed how much more strength you can find in you when you dig deep down inside. Keep showing up, never cheat yourself out of repetitions of an exercise, don't be afraid to grunt or cry or bleed or puke or pass out, but just keep going!
Have you met Pukie? Hell yea, we are good friends.
So when we hooked David we quickly realized that he and his lovely sister, Angie have much in common. Dude, this family has some major genetics working for it! Tall, strong and an indomidable will to work. That is what struck us first and THE very most about David...he flat knows how to give a WOD his all. There are NO excuses here. We have watched him melt before our eyes and become a stronger, healthier person. We are more than proud of all he has accomplished and especially for someone with no athletic background. Don't tell me CF is not for everyone! He just had 'IT" that makes him right for CF. Proud of you! Can't wait to see what you do next! P.S. now that the cat's outta the bag about your day job, I can see a few members asking to borrow handcuffs for the wekend ;)
Reader Comments (5)
I am so freaking proud of my big brother!! I have always looked up to him and thought the world of him. He has never failed to live up to the amazing man I see him as and this is just one more way he does it!
This pic is pretty sweet, bro (can I call you "bro"? Cool)
I too have noticed the melting man phenomena and remember with a proud tear when you were I'm the pull up band club with me...way to go!
It's probably too much to ask you to arrive or wod in uniform, isn't it? Yeah, I figured it would be.
Love the pic, love the story. You're an inspiration, David!
David, I'm super proud of you man! I so appreciate your work ethic and integrity in the gym. You're a beast man. Also, thanks for being receptive of my motivation...I know the yells can get nerve racking at times. It's always been a pleasure being in a class with you because I your work ethic inspires me to keep it on the floor even when I'm sucking at the time...lol.
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