Zach's Story: The Sweet Life

For quite some time now I have felt the strain of the remnants of my old life. Alcohol, womanizing/sexual sin, ill-uses of my tongue… these things continually being present in my life and depleting me of happiness and self-worth. As every weekend hit I found myself indulging in one regret or another. Slowly stirrings began to transpire within me as I prepared myself for the walk I am destined to undertake. The man on the other side of the mirror, the reflection of what I could be through the fruition of potential. As of late, I have begun to drawn nearer to Christ than ever before. My heart is open, my head is being made clear (as the fog dissipates). God is moving for me, he is waving me in, beckoning to me. This spirit journey I am navigating is profound in power. This roller coaster in which I leap…. Then falter, leap… then falter again. God has presented me with endless opportunities to take the plunge. He drives my life when I am close to him and I feel him lin

Recently I had the great privilege of traveling to New Orleans. Having been born and raised in Minnesota, this experience was quite a shell-shock. Lake living and frigid tundra winters gave way to a city built on soul and the greatest cuisine of all time (Cajun!). Minnesota being a place that prides itself on hot-dish (fancy casserole) and flannels does not have the same cultural significance as a place such a New Orleans, my apologies to all Minnesotans. I love Minnesota and my childhood there, but we are not as stimulating by means of culture. Plus we have Paul Bunyan! Having committed the last couple years of my life to intense traveling, I like to say that I have came to see a great many things. However, in all the places that I have been I have yet to see a place truly like NOLA (New Orleans slang). The best way that I can describe it would be to say that NOLA is the birth child of Austin, TX and Nashville, TN and it is the twin sister of Amsterdam that was sent to boardin

Well, it has happened. I have officially joined the crossfit cult. My entrance into the movement has been a unique and exciting experience. Before I entertain you with the epic tale that is my crossfit experience, I need to give you some background. I was a college football player and I loved to compete. Working out and training has been a large part of my life and after college I was finding that workouts were not the same. I did not find the same satisfaction, motivation, results, or enjoyment in carrying out my SOLO-flex workouts. A large amount of my drive comes from competing with those around me and the community feel- of training as a team. I had lifting partners, I tried a couple of group workout classes, I dabbled in boxing, and they all were enjoyable... but not lasting. My girlfriend (who was a friend at the time.. long and fun story...she is amazing) showed me her crossfit gym and I loved it! Sadly, work travels and a 3-month road trip took me away from crossfit, BUT upon m