Crossfit Member Encourages Fun During Fitness

Brad McMillen

WHEELING – A member of the Ohio Valley CrossFit team said it’s important those in fitness find joy in the activities they do.

Brad McMillen, 53, of Barnesville was among about a dozen team members participating in the “Tough As Nails Urban Challenge” on Sunday.

“Come out and do it. Have fun,” he said. “It’s not about being in a competition. It’s about seeing what you can do and doing your best.”

McMillen said he participated in Tough As Nails last year. He admitted he skipped out on the rope climb last year because of a shoulder injury.

He added that the tanks of water were a bit difficult as well.

McMillen echoed the thoughts of many others at the challenge – that participating is as much mental as it is physical.

He said he participates in crossfit “about four to five times a week” and also runs. He also participates in other fitness events “once in a while.”

But McMillen said he enjoys running the most.