MudRunFun Magazine Dec. 2013 | Page 8

My name is Allan Ajoy and I am originally from Guayaquil, Ecuador. I live in Miami. I am 37 years old and I am an Obstacle course runner, Crossfit fanatic and a Fashion Guru…(lmfao) Every time I run a 5k, an OCR, a half marathon, or participate in a crossfit event I am alive I feel that I am invincible and always try to give my all no matter what!! Why, why I do that? I come from a family of 3 brothers, I am the youngest and my brothers were soccer stars, well I wasn’t. In fact I was the weirdo, the one who never played sports and the expectations were so high from the coaches and friends that my whole life in high school was miserable. I was a very bright student but not into sports. Yes I was bullied for being different. But the only time that nobody couldn’t make fun of me is when I ran. Nobody could catch me and I was always in the top 3. Those moments I was happy. But it was only a few moments. My college experience was a little better and finally when I got my degree I decided to move to USA. I was tired being different it was time to go. Now I work in retail industry for the past 12 years and my life is like everyone elses. Going to the gym and running on the beach. Almost 10 years doing this and I was still missing something. Yes, I was accepted here for who I was….but I was not happy with myself, I was still being chased by the demons of my past. Three years ago a friend asked me if I have heard about Crossfit. I joined and it was love at first sight: the adrenaline, the people, the energy, competitive W.O.D.’s everyday, say what!!!?