BattleWolf Crossfit Athlete Spotlight
Name: Samuel Stirrup
Nickname: Sam
Hometown:San Antonio, TX
Occupation/Major: Exercise Sports and Science/ Pre-Physical Therapy
When did you start crossfitting?
Friday April 6, 2018 @ 530am. A date that will always have significant meaning.
How did you hear about BattleWolf Crossfit and why did you decide to start crossfit?
Richard Chae told me about it. I was flirting with the idea early Thursday April 5th. Later that night I went through a breakup that took a blow to my confidence so I signed up for the next 530am class that night. That and going into therapy were the best decisions I made this summer.
What are some of your goals in and outside of crossfit?
1) Building Rockstar confidence
2) Meeting new people, expect for peter pans.
3) Getting out and being social
4) Getting accepted in Physical Therapy School
5) Kipping, can I just freaking kip already!
Describe your diet?
70% clean eating, 20% obsession with sweets, 10% wine and crown royal apple
What/Who motivates or inspires you?
In my personal life: Barack Obama, Van Jones and Ana Navaro
At Battlewolf: Mindy cause it blows my mind how much of a beast she is and Tori cause it blows my mind how she is always so damn happy.
What would you tell people who are looking to start crossfit?
~ Push yourself and do what you can but don’t be foolish. Your body does speak so listen to it.
Hobbies outside of crossfit?
~ Making food disappear, Karaoke, hanging with my dog Maddison, Volleyball, Netflix, Hulu, and spending hours in Target.
Favorite Motivational Quote and why?
“You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream.” - CS Lewis. I love this because at 32 I thought I was too old to leave the Army and start a whole new career but since doing so, I am the absolute happiest that I have ever been.
Favorite Cheat Meal?
(drives up to Sonic) I’ll have a number 3 burger with a large fry, a large lemonade with blackberry add in, a large order of mozzarella sticks, and a large order of your cinnasnacks.
Three must have workout songs are….
1) Nice For What – Drake
2) I like it – Cardi B
3) Lovestoned – Justin Timberlake
Assault Bike or Burpees?
Cardi B said I ain’t gotta choose soooooo Neither.
Tell us something that people may not know about you?
I play a mean game of charades.
