Tell us a little bit about yourself including something we may not know about you.
My name is Ondřej and I’m from Czech Republic. I came on Island in 2016. I met my wife for life here. We have two kids and expecting a third one. I’m also a firefighter.
What made you walk through the doors to give 7 Mile Strength & Fitness a try?
To be better than yesterday.
What felt like the worst part when you first started?
I didn’t like to be sore, this is why I’m working out every day, so I don’t have time to be sore anymore!
What is something you’re really proud of?
My family and my job. I came here as a person who didn’t speak English and now I have an important government job.
When you see _________ in a workout, it makes you wanna yell a “hell yeah”!
I love deadlifts and SKI ERG.
When you see ________ in a workout, it makes you want to yell “ugggggh”!
I hate thrusters and wall balls.
What does your perfect day look like?
My perfect day looks like this – get up around 8am, have a good breakfast, go to the gym, workout, buy some tools, do some of my projects (build or fix something), have dinner with my family and have a good sleep.
Anything about ‘back home’ that you really miss (besides family)?
I miss the Czech food and sometimes beers.
Adrenaline junkie or hard pass?
Of course I’m adrenaline junkie.
Favorite song?
I love music, there are so many songs I like, I can’t name one.
If you could write your own WOD, what would it look like?
For Time:
30 Deadlift
300 Cal SKI ERG
30 Clean and Jerk
2 Miles Running
300 Pushups
Would you recommend 7 Mile Strength & Fitness to others and if so, why?
CrossFit 7 Mile is not only a place; for me it is place that I love. There are very kind people in the gym with the best and knowledgeable coaches that I have ever met. I’m always happy every time I open the front door.
Thanks Ondrej, we are proud to have you as our July 7 Miler of the Month!