Eli Murrie
age
: 34
When did you start CrossFit?
2008. But, I didn’t really get into it until 2009 because running was way better than anything else – and I puked every class for the first 2 weeks and like I was not going to ever get it. Oddly, that never really changed.
What do you do outside of CrossFit? (Family, hobbies, work....)
My day job is working with youth in SF as an employment counselor. It is a rewarding career and I thoroughly enjoy working with the participants.
I’d like to say I do something cool like explore the world, run a homeless shelter, or play chess, however I don’t just yet. For now, I like to hang out with my friends and find fun places to go to. I like old school video games like Legend of Zelda and Secret of Mana (That is what gave me this top-level physique you see today). Lastly, I go to WrestleMania every year and can talk about 80s-90s wrestling all day.
What is your favorite/least favorite benchmark workout?
Favorite – Beep Test
Least Favorite – Beep Test
What is your favorite/least favorite movement or lift?
Favorite – Ab Mat Sit Up
Least Favorite – Push-ups
What was your workout routine before CrossFit?
1994 Pog Champion
’95 – ’96 Amateur pro gamer *2
nd
place (Regionals) in Blockbuster SNES Donkey Kong world challenge / 5
th
place (Regionals) Super Mario Kart
1999, 2000 Backyard Heavyweight Wrestling Champion
2004 Halo 2 LAN Party Champ
2004 40 day burrito only eating challenge
2009 Marathon
What were your goals when you started CrossFit? Have you achieved them?
To continue eating ample amounts of Mexican with impunity. I have not achieved this goal; however, I will always strive to consume more tacos and burrito and therefore, I will continue to work hard in the gym.
Has CrossFit affected your life outside the gym?
Yes. People think I want to talk about CrossFit all the time or they want to tell me that they usually don’t drink and that what they had for lunch was Paleo. Really, I just want to know if you will split a pizookie with me.
What advice would you give someone just starting out in CrossFit?
You’ll be ok and love yourself no matter what.
Who or what inspires you to keep moving?
My size 46 pants I used to wear
And, most importantly -
The CFD community