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 homethat 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!