Sectionals Athlete Profile - TJ Daya

Name: TJ Daya

Age: 20 in years 8 at heart

Height and Weight:  5'8" 165 pounds

Athletic background: Played ice hockey my whole life, its my love, I played travel, high school, Juniors, and a little here for the IceCats, hopefully will play at a college in the future, if I go.  I love playing all sports, I swam my whole childhood, played 2 years lacrosse in high school, played a lot of street basketball & football, snowboard, cycle, triathlons, but hockey is me. Now Crossfit!

How long you have been CrossFitting: About a little over a year, Chez actually randomly came up to me and introduced it to me in the Rec, since then been hooked.

How long you have been CrossFitting with CFNWT: Since October 09 Thanks to Chez again for saying lets go to a real Crossfit Gym, happy he said CrossFit Northwest Tucson!

What changes have you made in your training since you decided to compete in sectionals? We been hitting two a days pretty hard.  I really been trying to listen to all the coaches, they know so much and are helping me gain grounds.  THANKS KEVIN CHRIS JENNIFER GREG you guys are the best. Michael and Amanda 's input also are incredible help, thanks. Everyone in the gym also helps so much with there advice, drive and motivation, thank you all.

What changes have you made in your nutrition since you decided to compete in sectionals? Not much, I study nutrition and since freshman year, 2 and a half years ago, I am aware of everything I put in my body, I may make slight changes depending on how I feel.  I have my own opinions on nutrition, much different than what I am taught but what I was taught help me decide on what I believe is best.  Its strict, but I eat good. I like fruit a lot.  I love to eat and love to cook.

What other changes have you made in your life since you decided to compete in sectionals? Not really sure

Why are you competing in sectionals? I want to.  Haha, I love challenges, I love to give it my best. Its my sport right now and I like to train for something so I'm all in.  I'd love to win it all and will not let anything get in my way.

If you were a super hero, what would be your strength?  (just for fun) Haha, I don't know.  Forever young. Be able to make everyone happy, especially the people I love and I'm a loving person. Ya I definitely would say the ability to make everyone happy, I love when people are happy. Get rid of any problems, diseases, bad stuff.
 

Favorite/Best Movement: All of them except my least favorite. I like heavy weights (power and olympic lifts), body weight movements. The warm ups with Sofia and Ella on my back are the best!!!!

Favorite/Best WOD: All of them except my least favorite. I really like long heavy metcons with body weight stuff like muscle ups, pull ups, push ups, etc.. and some deadlifts and oly lifts.

Least favorite/Worst Movement: I am struggling with the hang power snatch/clean, tho I do like them and will conquer.

Least favorite/Worst WOD: NO SUCH THING as least favorite WOD there all fun.

WOD

"Angie"

For time:

100 Pull-ups

100 Push-ups

100 Sit-ups

100 Squats

Complete all reps of each exercise before moving to the next.

Post time to comments.

Comments

[Dale Harding]

DID ANYONE EVER SHOU UP TO COACH THE 0530 CLASS??

[Taryn Sardis]

No! :-( Everyone left by 5:50. It would have been a good class...sounds like a tough WOD and there were 6 of us...That is a record for the Thursday am class!!

[Kevin]

Sorry 0530 people, there was a mix up in the schedule this morning. Thanks Stacey for trying to get a hold of me. It won't happen again guys and gals.

[Jenn M]

I love you outlook on everything TJ! Miss you much, hurry back

[Kurt Dabb]

I am going to do the Maltz Challenge tomorrow. It is at the TPD Academy at 10001 S. Wilmot. Registration starts at 0800 and it is FREE!!! Would love to c some REP from CFNWT!

[Michael M]

TJ, it has been such a pleasure getting to know you. At times it's been painful...but that's just the price of hangin with a stud. LOL

Seriously though, if you keep at it your name will be feared in the CrossFit community. You are still very young and have so much potential, you are far from being at your peak; and that is scary.

It's funny that you would want superpowers to make everyone happy. Well in my opinion you don't need superpowers to do that. Everytime I see you, you are surrounded by people who are smiling.

I couldn't agree with you more on your age...at times I feel like you could be my brother and at other times I feel like you could be my son. Especially when you talk about things like feeding the giraffs at the zoo. LOL

I can't wait to see you perform at sectionals. There is no doubt that you are going to kick ass!

[Kim Wall]

35:49 for my first try at Angie. Mini black band for first 50 pull ups then purple. Knee push ups. Way to push through Kare! Beat me by 10 minutes! And Chrystal did all her pushups on her toes-wow! Amber did a lot on her toes too! Way to go noon class! The heat is coming on!

[Kare Williams]

Hey TJ I agree with Michael, it's pure zen genius to pick a super power you already have! I have a feeling that even the guys that your going to be destroying at the games are going to find themselves happy that it was you that took them out, you just can't help but to smile whenever your around, so glad you're with us.

Angie 25:59 RX (although there was some debate on how much "knee" I was using on the push ups, Kevin don't hesitate to yell at me next time. "Kare keep those legs straight!", perhaps we should call it RXish

[CD]

TJ
You have some unbelievable talent and have yet to reach your potential. Keep the dedication and training up these next couple of months! As stated before you are a great addition to the CF family and we ALL appreciate your positive outlook everyday. Like Mike said, you are our little brother! So....little brother, lets go get them at the games!!!!!!

[TJ Daya]

i appreciate it everyone, thanks..its great being all your little brother haha..you all mean a lot to me. ill keep givin it my all cause thats just me, its fun and you got one life give it all you got..thank you for all the support and help..lets keep pushin it were gunna make it

[Amanda]

It has been so great having you a part of the gym and training with you!! I am not a morning person AT ALL and to have you there in the AM, didn't make is seem so bad! You are going to kick some major booty at sectionals. You are an incredible athlete and it is going to be fun to watch you!! Your hard work and determination are going to pay off. Keep up the great work!!

[Trevor Leeman]

TJ you will do great at sectionals!

33:56 RX'd