Saturday, January 14, 2012

Team inov-8 2012: Mark Laakso

1) Primary sport (s): CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Windsurfing, Snowboarding

2)  Team member since: Jan 2012

3) City/state of residence: Honolulu, Hawaii

4) Occupation: Retired.  Xerox Corporation 1972-2002.

5) Goals for 2012:  Win the CrossFit Games Masters 60+ division.  Represent Inov-8.

6) Notable achievements/memories/PR’s in your sport:
1st Place 2011 CrossFit Open Masters Division 60+ (Qualifer for the 2011 CrossFit Games).
3rd Place in the 2011 CrossFit Games.
PR’s; Plank hold 12:12.  L Sit; 40 seconds. 

7) Favorite inov-8 gear: F-Lite 195.  Looking forward to the new XF line.

8) List one thing others may not know about you:  That I have a strong creative side, and at some point I would like to prusue it, just not sure what aspect of it at this time.

9) Favorite energy drink/food: Fresh juiced veggies and Kale, Spinich, Banana, Blueberry Smoothie.  Strict Paleo for the past 2+ years.

10) Your favorite race/event and why?  The next one I get to compete in, because that is the event that motivates me to be my best.

11) Advice to other athletes:  Enjoy the road to better health and fitness.  This is your greatest reward.

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