This gentleman has been a dedicaated 6:00 AM FireBreather, making it almost a religion to show up daily for the first class in the morning. He finds the challenges of CrossFit keep him balanced in life and work. His Wife (Madoka-San previously featured here) and son have all been doing CrossFit for many years. This is one powerful family!
Name:
Naoyuki Okada
Age:
50s
Where are you from?
Tokyo, Japan
Occupation:
Foreign financial institution
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
5 years
Where did you find this place? What made you decide to start?
Introduced by a friend who told me there was an ultimate form of training.
What has been the most enjoyable thing about doing CrossFit?
Completing the same workouts as everyone else, encouraging each other, and sharing the sense of achievement.
Is there someone you admire or aim to become like? Why?
People of the same age and senior members. Because they continue to challenge themselves.
What is your favorite CrossFit workout?
I like all of them.
Do you have any advice for people who are thinking of starting?
Age is just a bib number. I want you to start at your own pace without overdoing it. Let’s enjoy it together. We are waiting for you.
Do you have any recommended spots in Tokyo?
I know many great places to eat, but for training, without a doubt, it is Heart & Beauty.
