7:25 2k time on the rower (that hurt)
Completed a 50 mile race in 2024
My deadlift PB is 255# with a goal of 300#!
Qualifications
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
I was a rower at the collegiate level and experienced fantastic coaching that inspired me to become a coach myself!
Coach
Alex Shaw
About Coach Alex
I am a Florida native that has been coaching at CrossFit Lake Tahoe for the past year after having attended the gym since 2020. I love to travel for my work as a photographer and for personal exploration, so you'll find me at different class times and days depending on where in the world I am! I began coaching because I love creating an environment where people enjoy themselves while also working hard! And also because of how fun the people are and wanted an excuse to hang out with everyone more. :)
Turning Point
Back in 2021, there was an emergency hiring board for the Zephyr Fire Crew here in Lake Tahoe. I had been doing CrossFit very consistently for 8 months, going 4 to 5 times per week, and was in the best fitness and strength levels of my life. I was able to get hired and essentially "walk on" the crew due to the gains CrossFit gave me. That experience was the lightbulb moment for me, seeing how functional and effective my training in class really was.
Motivation & Passion
I love seeing people do things they never thought were possible, whether I'm giving a gentle nudge to go a teeny bit heavier with their weights or helping with a modification due to past injury, making a workout work for them. I get so encouraged in class when I see athletes of all ages pushing just as hard as one another, becoming better versions of themselves every week.