Mike Scharnhorst

Tell us a little about yourself and what got you on the path to CrossFit…

After playing sports in school I didn’t have an activity that physically pushed me anymore. Then I discovered Crossfit and I have been hooked since.

What keeps you coming back each day?

What keeps me coming back each day is the community. Hands down.

What is your favorite at-home exercise to do?

Going on walks with Victoria

If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not running), what would it be?

Power Cleans

What are 1-2 of your goals for 2023?

Have you accomplished any of these?

My 1-2 goals for 2023 are to be able to handstand walk 50ft and perform strict handstand pushups.

Favorite lift?

My favorite lift is deadlift

Least favorite Crossfit movement?

Thrusters

Hometown?

Detroit, MI

Favorite Charleston Restaurant?

167 Raw

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?

Fighter Pilot

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?

If you put your mind to it you will accomplish anything.

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

Chris Farly

If the CFJI coaches came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare?

Pan fried chicken in a lemon caper cream sauce

Give us a “Question of the Day” to use in class.

Which is the best Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor?