Rich Breshears
COACH
- CrossFit Level 1 Certificate
- CrossFit Judges Course
I’ve had a pretty on and off relationship with fitness my whole life.
In the ’80s my love for cycling and swimming turned into a passion for triathlon. My love for swimming and living on lake Cour d’Alene got me into ultra distance swimming.
Then after moving to Kennewick in 1992, and a life of work, kids, and stress grew me to 280 lbs and size 50 pants.
In 2008 I was refused life insurance. I had to get into shape. I tried the global gyms, walking, and all my old sports but just never could regain what I’d had In my 20s.
In 2021 a couple of NSX members challenged me to a high stakes bet that I had to complete 90 days at crossfit to win. Seriously, I thought I might die those first few classes. I know I gave the coaches a scare as well. But, now I enjoy classes 5 days each week, lifting more than I ever could in my 20s, and doing a few competitive events each year to push myself.
As the oldest coach, and as a guy who himself struggled initially, I have a deep passion to help the new members get the most out of their membership. Helping people find the correct scale for their fitness level to achieve great results makes me smile. I love seeing a new member do something they never thought possible.
