Certifications:

• CrossFit Level 1

Robert grew up in Michigan and moved to Philadelphia from Japan in order to attend graduate school in 1994.  After finishing a degree in landscape architecture, he worked for the City of Philadelphia and then started his own software engineering business in 2001. While he sporadically enjoyed squash, hiking, and fencing, he never considered himself an athlete. In 2012 he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. After surgery and radiation, the cancer was in remission, but he struggled with a significant decline in his level of energy. A friend suggested that he try CrossFit in 2014, and he’s been coming to CrossFit Fairmount ever since. In addition to gradually restoring his level of energy and feeling like he’s continuing to get stronger in his 50’s, the endless variety of workouts, the community, and a global network of gyms has kept Robert engaged and progressing for more than a decade. After selling his software business in 2023 and participating in his tenth CrossFit Open in 2024, he finally got his L1 certification. Robert also enjoys reading, learning, and traveling, but even when traveling, he continues to train, and he estimates he has worked out in more than 50 CrossFit affiliates around the world.