Athlete Profile-Dave Murray

He's just our friend Dave  here at CrossFit LifeSport, but Dave Murray is best known as the Toledo Blade Managing Editor since 2010.

In between writing and editing and managing the paper, Dave comes in and works hard at his form, technique and strength training. "I want to stay as healthy, strong, and flexible for as long as possible. My current goal is age 80. I figure it's gravy after that." Well, if he keeps up the good work, that goal is certainly attainable!

Dave is an inspiration to his readers, as well as his fellow CrossFitters. "I've written two columns about my CrossFit experience in The Blade, and I've had many people tell me that reading about a 50-something struggling and adapting to CrossFit workouts made them think they could do it too."

When asked what he feels he contributes to LifeSport, Dave said "I think anyone who goes to CrossFit regularly helps the CrossFit community. We all have limitations, injuries, good days, and bad days and just by showing up and participating I hope I help other CrossFit athletes, especially the older ones."

JUST THE FACTS~

Name: Dave Murray

Birthday: Dec. 20

Hometown: Haskins, Ohio

Favorite Color: blue

Favorite Band: White Stripes

Favorite WOD: Anything without burpees or wall balls

Degree/Education/Major: BA Journalism The Ohio State University

Inspirational quote/favorite mantra:   “Nothing is impossible. The word itself says 'I'm possible' “ – Audrey Hepburn