🌟 Athlete of the Month – May: Kam

Before joining CCCF, Kam’s idea of cardio was “walking to the fridge.” 😅 He had never stepped into a gym or tried CrossFit a day in his life — but he showed up anyway, nervous and unsure, ready to try something new.

I still remember the day he signed up for the 3‑day free trial. His very first workout had running, and let’s just say he wasn’t a fan. Running 200 meters without stopping felt impossible, and he finished that workout huffing and puffing like he was ready to file a complaint against the coach. 😂

But he didn’t quit.

During those early days, Kam told me something personal — he smoked and wanted to quit. He thought joining the gym might help him break the habit. And he did. He completely stopped smoking. That alone is a massive accomplishment and something he should be incredibly proud of.

Kam went through our On‑Ramp program, did well, and started coming mainly to Open Gym. He told me he didn’t like working out in a class setting — he preferred doing his own thing with one or two people around. And that was fine. He showed up, worked hard, and stayed consistent.

About six months in, life threw him a curveball. He had a little “action movie moment,” fell off a bike, and ended up injured. He messaged me asking to freeze his membership, and honestly, I wasn’t sure if he’d come back. Most people don’t after a long break.

But Kam proved me wrong.

Almost a year later, he returned — and we modified workouts until his arm healed. He went from a 3‑day membership to upgrading to Unlimited, which was a huge step for him.

Then came the biggest surprise: he told me he was going to Canada to bring his wife, Sara, back — and the moment they returned, they both showed up at Open Gym and signed her up immediately. The following week, they came to the 5:30pm class because Sara preferred group classes.

And here’s where Kam really grew.

He went from avoiding group workouts to showing up consistently with the whole class. When Sara had to take a leave of absence, I told Kam he could go back to Open Gym if he wanted. His response?

“No, I’m good. I’ll stay with the group classes.”

That’s when I knew he had changed.

Today, Kam can run 800 meters without stopping, finishes workouts he once thought were impossible, and even asks other coaches for extra running work. He’s gone from working out alone to becoming part of the community — laughing, pushing himself, and showing up with a mindset that inspires others.

This is why Kam is our Athlete of the Month. I’ve seen his journey from day one — from barely surviving 200 meters to embracing the group environment, from setbacks to comebacks, from smoking to fully quitting, from hesitation to confidence. His growth is real, earned, and well‑deserved.

Congratulations, Kam. Your CCCF family is proud of you. 💪🔥