The Ultimate

Looking back at where we started is fun to remember. Sept. 2012 was the beginning of D1Fit. We trained in CrossFit for about a month and a half without the affiliate, but we were running our little attempt at CrossFit out of Mark Madol's gym, The Studio on Preston and 635. We did 90% of our workouts outside next to 2 dumpsters in the summer heat. That month we gained 12 members. Out of that original 12 we still have 7 that are active and going strong with the box 9 months later. 

 

Training in the heat next to the dumpsters was pretty crazy but I can't tell you how awesome that is looking back on now. Our short time there seemed like forever. We were so pumped when we moved into the Forest and Greenville location. After 100 lbs of dust and tons of walls and ceilings demolished, we were in our new home.

 

This place has literally been alter by the hands, sweat and hard work of the members at this box. They have physically helped me take down walls, paid memberships that have been reinvested in the equipment, and bought into the team atmosphere that is a necessity at D1Fit CrossFit. When I first started my career as a coach, at The Citadel Military College of South Carolina, I went there with the attitude that I was going to change that place in the best way possible. As noble as that may be, the real change came from what I gained from the students. I can honestly say that the people here have changed my life. They come here before, after, or even during work, bust there tails and then go home. All while engaging with others and holding people accountable. I love what we have learned in this first year and I am excited about us continuing to grow as athletes and coaches. Along the way I have been blessed with acquiring great coaches, students and friends. USAW level 1 is just the beginning of our continued learning outside of CrossFit that will help make our CrossFit training better. I plan on going for the CrossFit level 2 in the near future to continue my learning in CrossFit. I cannot wait to see those that stick around through the next 9 months so that we can all celebrate together where we have gone in our athletic and training journey. We currently have D1Fit CrossFit, D1Fit Teens, D1Fit Wrestling and D1Fit Soccer. Thank you for being apart of the D1Fit team. 

 

Keegan Mueller

May 20, 2013