This month we’re recognizing Nick Lubold as our Member of the Month. Nick has always been a hard worker in class and has a great humble attitude both in and out of class. He’s always willing to participate in activities like our nutrition challenge, guys’ night, or even helping put our storage system together. As an avid podcast listener, Nick is always learning and connecting the dots for lifting, gymnastics, and other CF movements. We’re happy to recognize his efforts this month – enjoy reading his bio below!
Name
Nick Lubold
Occupation
Assistant Golf Course Superintendent
When did you start CF?
August 2018
What are your favorite numbers and why?
2, always had throughout youth sports. 22, my birthday. 33, Jason Varitek and Larry Bird jersey number. 39, Favorite Red Sox player growing up Mike “the Gator” Greenwell jersey number. 54, jersey number of Tedy Bruschi.
What CF movements do you like?
Deadlift, Rowing, Wall Balls, Squats
What CF movements do you dislike?
Burpees
What sports or fitness things did you do before CF?
Growing up I played baseball, golf, soccer, basketball, football pretty much every season I was playing something. In high scool I only played football and golf, baseball and golf were the same season so I picked golf.
How did you find CF? What was your first workout?
I think the Games may have been on tv last year and then it sparked my interest, and the movements looked fun.Then I googled CF gyms near me and Kanna popped up. Followed the social media for a bit and then emailed Chris for a into, much to the surprise of my wife Jill. My first workout was Weighted Step-ups with a finisher of 200 m run and box jumps.
What’s your favorite thing about CF?
I really enjoy the variety of the workouts from day to day, and the coach and team/community interaction.
What are your hobbies?
Golf, working on my 1973 Dodge Charger that was my Great Grandmother Weezie’s, and anything that gets me outdoors.
What’s something most people don’t know about you?
Like the Red Sox, Patriots, and Bruins. Just kidding, that’s obvious. Really enjoy all things History.
What PRs or accomplishments are you most proud of?
Going to the gym, in the past I never stuck to any gym longer than a month or two. The PR’s I am most proud of would be deadlift at 425 and back squat at 300.
What’s on your CF bucket list?
Handstand walk and bar muscle up
What’s on your general bucket list?
Visit all MLB stadiums ( 7 down 23 to go), attend the 4 majors in golf ( need to attend the British Open and PGA Championship). Play the Golf Digest top 100 courses in the US ( played 5). And Tavel everywhere, no where specific just want to see everything.
What advice do you have for new (or experienced!) CrossFitters?
Have fun!
Anything else you’d like to mention?
The coaches and the members at Kanna really make it a special place and I am glad I found it.
***Kanna members: Nick’s custom workout TBD***
How does one become Member of the Month? By embodying the mission of CrossFit Kanna of Learning, Working Hard, and Having Fun. By contributing to the community and supporting others in and out of the workout. By being open to coaching and improving oneself for the sake of being better, not to “win” the workout. By just generally being a good person and having a positive attitude. And a lot more, but you get the idea!