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Matt Ruiz: A Call To Action


Favorite Lift: Snatch
Benchmark WOD: Diane
Set back: Haven’t had any drastic set backs, only a couple minor injuries here and there but each time I was faced with a set back I made the most out of it by doing my best with what I can that day; rather than giving up.
Why Iron & Grit: The gym is like a second home to me. I have been going since it opened up in 2015 and have seen not only the
gym improve, but the Iron & Grit family has grown even stronger. I love seeing everyone at the gym getting after it and pushing themselves during the class WODs to become better versions of themselves. The BIG community motivates me every day.

Inner City Youth Program: I envision this program as a way to guide the kids to be successful and to show them their true potential to achieve anything they set their minds to.
Where did you grow up: I grew up in West Roxbury in a two family house next door to my cousins. We were always outside playing sports and getting into trouble.

My future as a coach/athlete: As a coach and athlete I believe it is always best not to get ahead of yourself and look too far into the future. I am focused on giving my best effort every day and looking at it as another opportunity to improve and most importantly I will never give up.