Catalyst Athletics: Athlete Spotlight  

Name: Travis

How did you hear about Catalyst Athletics?
I found them on Google and then came in to train one day while I was in the
bay area. I was immediately hooked and joined soon after relocating.

What do you like about Catalyst Athletics?
The coaching is top notch, everyone is super supportive and it's hands down
one of the most amazing facilities I've ever trained in. Quoting TV shows
and random YouTube clips with the team ranks pretty high on the list of
things I enjoy about the facility as well, though.

What is your favorite lift?
Snatch.

What is your least favorite lift?
Power jerk. 

What are your short term and long term goals?
Short term: Eat, eat, eat and eat.
Long term: Snatch 95+ (seems like a lofty goal, I know) and eventually put
another 20kg on my squat.

What are your hobbies or activities outside of Catalyst Athletics?
Drawing, guitar, building computers, eating, gettin' swole. Things of that
nature.

What motivates you?
Home Run Pies, the Night Ranger Pandora station, lifting with the team in
general, not running, caffeine. Those all get me pretty amped.

What is your favorite inspirational quote?
"There is a formula, but it has not been in books. It is really plain old
courage, standing on one's own feet and forever seeking enlightenment;
courage to develop your way, but learning from the other fellow;
experimentation with your own ideas, observing for yourself, a rigid
discipline of doing over that which you can improve." -Andrew Loomis

And this one isn't really inspirational, but it gets me every time... "It's
just science, dude." -Greg

What is your most memorable moment at Catalyst Athletics?
On my first day at the facility I lost a snatch way in front and tumbled
backwards into the benches/chalk. I looked up and Steve looked me dead in
the face and yelled, "WOOOOOO!"

What is your favorite food?
I don't discriminate. It's all my favorite.

How do you stay on track with your diet?
Right now, I treat eating like a second job. Groceries don't last very long
in my household.

Any words of advice for new members?
If you don't believe in yourself, no one else will. Set goals, make them big
and make them happen.