BattleWolf CrossFit Athlete Spotlight
Name: Hiram S. Zagala
Nickname: El dragón chino rojo
Hometown: New Orleans, La. and Oakland, Ca
Occupation/Major: Full-time Student
When did you start CrossFitting? Around March 2012
How did you hear about BattleWolf CrossFit and why did you decide to start CrossFit?
I saw your sign driving to Wal-Mart.
At that time, I needed something that matched the same intensity and adrenaline rush with my Army training.
What are some of your goals in and outside of CrossFit?
First, to earn my bachelor's degree in GIS (Geographic Information System), graduate school for the same major and getting a GIS contracting job.
Describe your diet?
Currently, small portions of protein/carbs with large vegetarian portions. But, I adjust depending on the WOD programming and weather temp.
Little or no sugar for 4-5 days.
What/Who motivates or inspires you?
The coaches and the BattleWolf community. The coaches genuinely care about their members. Also, the BWCF community is seriously strong by pushing each other to do their best, helping out with technique and the occasional healthy competition with each other.
What would you tell people who are looking to start CrossFit?
First of all, CrossFit boxes are not the same.
Try a free class
Drink water plenty of water
Talk to the coach about your goals
Talk to the members about the place
Feel out the vibe and see if you’re comfortable there
See rule #2
Hobbies outside of CrossFit?
Finding new ways to antagonize and scare Easton.
Favorite Motivational Quote and why?
“Success is the result of perfection, hard work, learning from failure, loyalty, and persistence.” Colin Powell
-Self-explanatory
Favorite Cheat Meal?
Anything from New Orleans.
Three must have workout songs are….
Actually, more like five:
Guerrilla Radio - Rage Against the Machine
Take Ü There - Jack Ü feat. Kiesza
On to The Next One – Jay-Z ft Swizz Beatz
B.O.B. – OutKast
Black Betty - Ram Jam
Assault Bike or Burpees?
I prefer both
Tell us something that people may not know about you?
I once ran 10 miles and liked it…
