August 2026 Athlete of the Month
August 2026 Athlete of the Month
Cody Williams
Coach’s Thoughts: Congratulations to our Athlete of the Month! From day one, you've been incredibly coachable, always listening carefully and applying feedback almost immediately. Your consistency and willingness to learn have led to steady improvement, and your positive attitude makes every class more enjoyable. You're friendly, supportive, and bring great energy to those around you. Keep up the outstanding work—we're excited to see what you accomplish next!
How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Stacy Vespremi gets all the credit. She was relentless until I finally gave it a shot. One year of CrossFit as of this summer!
Favorite Movement?
Power cleans. A year ago I couldn't fathom pulling one off, now I look forward to them, perfecting my technique and adding more weight.
What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to start CrossFit?
Just do it. I can't speak for other CrossFit gyms, but Core City has been the most welcoming fitness community I could ask for as a newbie.
Be humble: There is nothing more powerful than knowing when to take a break, scale a movement, reduce the pace. You will thank me later.
Favorite thing about CCF?
The people, obviously. Also Helen, because she's the best!
What do you do when you’re not at CCF (job, hobbies, other fitness, etc)?
You'll usually find me at Barkside Detroit or Southfield. Come visit!
What is your next big fitness goal?
Detroit Free Press Marathon in October, my first full. Also mastering toes to bar without looking like a fish flailing out of water.
