“Helen”
Complete 3 rounds for time.
Run 400 meters
21 Kettlebell swings, 53/35
12 Pull-ups
On May 2, 2011, Jared LeBouef, Will Saint, Don Melerine, Mike Hebert and I rolled up the door for the very first time at CrossFit Virtus and performed our very first WOD at the box – “Helen”. Since that early May morning, CFV has grown to 75 registered members and five level-1 certified coaches. Over the past twelve months, there have been many great accomplishments: First Place Team in Fight Gone Bad, Louisiana Style, 50-Day Nutrition Challenge, first muscle-ups, first-time 5K finishers, 90-Day Nutrition Challenge, CF Games Open Sectionals and the list goes on.
What has contributed to the success of this small box in Gonzales, LA, is, without a doubt, the people of CFV. Week in and week out, you have battled the heat, the cold, the soreness and pushed yourselves beyond your physical expectations. This winning attitude makes YOU a CrossFitter. We look forward to many more years watching this community of athletes grow, and being part of something greater than a workout. Thanks again for allowing Sara and I to be part of such a wonderful community, and we look forward to seeing everyone on Sunday.
“Ordinary people doing extraordinary things” ~ Greg Glassman
By Sara May 2, 2012 - 00:21
Yes, big THANKS to everybody for making Cecil’s dream come true!
By Will May 2, 2012 - 01:22
Congratulations to Cecil and Sara! Most of us will never quite realize how much work, time, effort, and selflessness goes into running a small business like a CrossFit affiliate. I sincerely appreciate what your family sacrifices to make CrossFit available in Gonzales. Without your willingness to take risks and pour yourselves into a dream, I know that I for one, wouldnt be getting my lazy butt out of bed each morning to get after it! Thanks for letting me be a part of this! Virtus Invicta!
By Chrissy May 2, 2012 - 17:27
I am so thankful that Carl wouldn’t take no for answer and took me to CF virtus last May!!! I can tell you that i love crossfit and i am so happy i get to workout with such an amazing group of people. Since last year, I have done things I never thought I would be able to do! I have watched my body and attitude transform! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!