Why Derrick Walked Through the Door

After a handful of years trying different fitness outlets, Derrick Norris still hadn’t found the right fit. He wasn’t excited to work out and says that is a big factor in his motivation.

“If I don’t enjoy it, I find myself not doing it,” Norris says.

Then he discovered DeNovo CrossFit in Fort Collins, Colorado, and wishes he would’ve found it sooner. 

“I don’t like trying new things; it’s really hard for me,” he admits. 

But his coach made the difference, helping Norris feel welcomed, comfortable, and safe in a community that encourages one another under the watchful eyes of coaches who have their athletes’ best interests at heart.

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