Trainers
Jake Rowell
CONTACT
Phone: (757)650-3199
E-mail: jake [at] crossfitrva.com
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
-CrossFit Level 1 certified
-CrossFit Nutrition certified
-USAW Sports Performance certified
-Attended USAW Club Coach certification
-6 week strongman class with Chris Lawyer (NAS State Chair)
-Attended multiple Olympic weightlifting seminars with Chris Wilkes,.
-Attended bodyweight control/gymnastics seminar with Jim Bathurst of Beast Skills
BENCHMARKS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
400# Back Squat
265# Clean
180# Snatch
500# Deadlift
Fran – 3:49
Cindy -25 rounds
INTERESTS
Jake has competed in both strongman and Olympic weightlifting competitions. He currently trains with the short term goals of added strength and mass, but is interested in methods of incorporating traditional strength training and odd-object lifting into a CrossFit-centered program.
John Huston
CONTACT
Phone: (804)467-8558
E-mail: john@crossfitrva.com
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
-CrossFit Level 1 certified
-Crossfit Gymanastics certified
-CrossFit Running and Endurance Training Certified
-Attended Beast Skill advanced gymnastics seminar with Jim Bathurst
BENCHMARKS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
365# Back Squat
450# Deadlift
190# Press
Fran – 4:49
Linda -29:27
INTERESTS
John spent more then 20 years on Active Duty in the Army, and the majority of that time was spent in the Special Operations community. He also intends to seek his MS in Athletic Training next year. John has competed in multiple sprint and Olympic distance triathlons. He currently trains with the short term goal of competing in a 70.3 triathlon, but is also interested in trying both Ironman distance events, and adventure racing. John will be attending his second Crossfit Endurance certification in April.
Brian Low – Trainer
CONTACT
Phone: (703)927-9305
E-mail: brian@crossfitrva.com
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
-CrossFit Level 1 certified
-Attended Beast Skill advanced gymnastics seminar with Jim Bathurst
-Attended Olympic Weightlifting Seminar with Chris Wilkes
BENCHMARKS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
INTERESTS
Brian is a high school teacher who is classically trained in Chemistry (B.S., William & Mary) and Physiology (M.S., VCU). He played organized sports through high school and college, but has now turned to CrossFit for his competitive and athletic fix. Brian trains for the purposes of improving his general physical preparedness, but has a particular interest in the Olympic lifts. He believes CrossFit is the best way to improve GPP, however, he is willing to consider other avenues and methods that are proven to be effective.
Andrew Bleckley – Trainer
CONTACT
Phone: (843) 860-6268
CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING
CrossFit Level 1 certified
Attending Olympic Weightlifting Seminar with Chris Wilkes (in March)
BENCHMARKS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Murph – 44:54
Nancy – 14:01
30 Muscle Ups – 7:34
400m – 1:06
5k – 22:10
8k – 36:19
INTERESTS
Andrew has competed in numerous short course road and trail foot races. Recently, he has set his sights on Adventure Racing, a competitive trail sport integrating navigation, trekking, biking, and kayaking. His training regimen employs the CrossFit and CrossFit Endurance methodologies to prepare for his time in the fray. With two sprint Adventure Races under his belt, Andrew is training for a third and planning for his first 24-hour race.
