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October Athlete of the Month- Dana Godfrey

I remember Dana from when I first started over 4 years ago! We would be in the 9 am class and he would always make me laugh! Reading from his comments below, you will LOVE Dana too! This guy is full of talents! He is a regular at the 8:00 am "Masters" class and has built friendships from within. When I told him he was athlete of the month, he said "Me, really?" YES YOU!

You don't have to lift 400 lbs, or be the first in Wodify. As coaches, we consider lots of things like consistency, attitude, and performance. Dana will come in 30 minutes before class, and stretch like a boss every day he is there! Its those little things that we as coaches see, but might not mention. You inspire us Dana and thank you for making me laugh with your replies!


Tell us a little about yourself and family- Hobbies, interests, where you grew up, occupation, etc.


I’m a native Oregonian raised in Portland and then a few miles outside of North Plains. After graduating from Hillsboro High school in 1976 I joined the Navy. Post Navy I majored in art at Portland State. I spent fourteen years at a high-tech company and the last 26 years selling my art. My wife Marilyn and I have been together for 40 years, 37 of them married. We have one son and two granddaughters. My hobbies are kind of my occupation. Other than that I like to grow things and make stuff out the harvest.


What is your favorite movement? Non-favorite movement?



My favorite movement is the front squat followed closely by burpees. I always complain about burpees just to give Trevor a hard time but deep down inside I like them. I hope we can fit more of them into the workouts in the future. Trevor, I’m being serious here. I know when I say I like a certain movement you always have me do the other movements that I don’t like. So then I start saying I like the movements I hate so you’ll end up switching me to one that I like. Well, that’s not happening here. I really do like them.




(He created the tops of these cool plates for the Crosstown Throwdown!)


How did you hear about BCF and what made you want to join? How long have you been with BCF? 

 Four years and eight months ago, my sister-in-law Diane posted a picture of Dina Cop all buff and in shape on Facebook. My first question was “is she married?”. No seriously, I’m like, what is this CrossFit thing? Diane says it’s these really intense workouts on a farm. That pretty much sealed the deal for me. I remember on my first day within just a few sentences, Trevor told me to squeeze my glutes. At this point I realized I’d found my new home. My Cheers. Where everybody knows my name. I love working out with the Masters class. Not only are they fun people but they also make me a better person.


What are your goals? Personal, professional, and athletic?



One personal goal would be to lose 11 more pounds. I’m already down 14 lbs. and it feels really good. It would be cool to lose the weight without losing too much muscle mass. There are certain limitations that come with age. At some point in life you switch from increasing weight to maintaining weight to eventually decreasing weight. The same goes for aerobics etc. With that always in the back of my mind, another goal would be to delay the onset of this age induced downward spiral for as long as possible. A daily goal at CrossFit is to keep up with Michelle. When she walks in the door, I know I’m going to get a good workout. I also want to be able to crack a walnut with my butt.


(Dana and Janice are proof of friendships outside the gym! Sharing talents!)

What is your proudest CF moment?



My proudest moment is when I talked Mickey into leading a CrossDance class. My biggest disappointment was when Mickey backed out. Another one of my proudest moments isn’t for myself but rather for the young people that come into the box. They workout with you every day and the next thing you know, they’re up in front of you coaching. I swell with pride when I see them develop into good coaches and I’ve seen it happen four times so far. Pretty cool. 

(He rocks Chucks everyday!)

What is 1 thing that people would be surprised to find out about you?


Hopefully there are no surprises. I’m pretty much an open book. I tend to talk too much and pretty soon you’ll know everything there is to know about me. Maybe this should be my new goal. Don’t talk so much! I’m sure the coaches would appreciate it when they’re standing at the white board.

What is your biggest motivation in life?


My biggest motivation in life are my granddaughters. Rosita and Lumin. I want to be the best person that I am capable of to set a good example for them. They motivate me to stay healthy and active so I can be present In their lives for a long, long time to come.