AOTM - Wade Raynor
Mel McCamley • July 23, 2025
We’re excited to highlight Wade as our Athlete of the Month! Wade joined 12 Labours in early 2025 after some convincing from longtime member Dillon Posten. At first, CrossFit felt a bit intimidating — new movements, a new environment — but the community quickly made him feel at home. He credits the Foundations course with Mel for helping him get up to speed and build confidence early on.
These days, you’ll catch Wade at either the 5:30 AM or 4:30 PM classes, throwing down in Olympic lifts and long workouts — two of his favorites. His current goal is to master double unders, and long-term, he’s eyeing his first CrossFit competition. He recently completed a Hyrox event in May and has another lined up in September, which he says he couldn’t have done without 12 Labours.
What Wade loves most? “Easy — the people.” The support from coaches and members alike keeps him motivated. His advice to anyone on the fence about starting: “Just do it. There’s something for everyone, and the coaches will help you scale anything so you can succeed safely.”
Outside the gym, Wade is a project manager, a proud dad to his son Jett, and spends his free time riding motocross, mountain biking, snowboarding, hunting, or filming with his camera. His personal motto, courtesy of a doctor after a major injury? “Motion is lotion.”
Congrats, Wade — we’re lucky to have you in the 12L crew!
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