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Simon 'Thor' Damborg

Simon 'Thor' Damborg

Education

  • CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

  • CrossFit Kids Certified Trainer

  • CrossFit Endurance Certified Trainer

  • BC Weightlifting Certified Club Coach

  • Government of BC Approved Behavior Interventionist working with children with ASD

  • Occupational First Aid level II

Additional Positions

Athletic History

  • Competitive CrossFit Athlete since 2009

  • 2012 Canada West Regionals Team Competitor, 4th place finish overall

  • 2011 Regionals competitor, Canada West

  • Competitive Olympic Weightlifter

  • Stones & Strength Strongman Competitor (4x 1st place finishes)

Passions

  • Manager of @DogsofRaincity

  • Parallel Parking Specialist

  • Ice Cream Connoisseur

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About

Simon “Thor” Damborg has had a long and arduous journey in becoming a competitive CrossFit athlete and now full time coach. Growing up, Simon enjoyed competing in several sports, the spectrum of which varied dramatically over the years. He excelled in volleyball and cross country as a child, which he attributes to his then extremely slender (see: “lanky”) physique. An avid high school rugby player, Simon felt his 6’2” 165lb frame needed some fortification in the gym to be more competitive. He spent his first year at the University of Victoria off the rugby field and in the weight room putting on muscle. Three years and 100lbs later, Simon didn’t have time to get back into rugby as he barely ever left the gym. At 245lbs, he’d certainly accomplished his goal to gain weight and strength.

During his final year at UVic, Simon was introduced to CrossFit, its training methods and ideology. Before ever setting foot in a box, he spent a year and a half doing his best to follow crossfit.com’s program in YMCA’s and GloboGyms, learning technique through YouTube videos and shrugging off perplexed looks from spectators on Stairmasters. In 2009, Simon completed his level one CrossFit coaching certificate and joined his first official affiliate. He was immediately hooked by the camaraderie and competitive atmosphere that the CrossFit community provided and immediately began competing in CrossFit competitions of every type.

Now resting at around 205lbs, and more commonly referred to as “Thor” than Simon, he has beaten the PR’s (personal records) of all his former selves: with more speed and endurance than the 165lb 18 year old, and more strength and power than the 245lb behemoth. Thor has found his fit.

Since getting his CrossFit certification in 2009 Thor has helped over 1000 people from a variety of backgrounds find what fitness means to them. He has coached at several facilities in the lower mainland, including the top performing CrossFit affiliate in Canada in 2012, Hybrid Athletics. He’s had great success working with clients of a variety of backgrounds and helping everything from soccer moms to high level Rugby teams and competitive CrossFit athletes increase their overall fitness and strength while simultaneously decreasing their body fat and any discomfort with their bodies.

THOR’S PASSION FOR FITNESS IS INFECTIOUS.

"Discovering a new level of health has changed my life, not only in how I look feel and perform, but how I feel about myself both inside and out. I want to help as many people as I can discover their ‘athlete within’ no matter what level that may be, which is why I love our slogan: Find Your Fit. Our bodies are higher functioning machines than any car, house, or toy we’ll ever own, and yet we constantly abuse them like we can buy another one if it breaks. I strongly believe if we can maximize our physical health and performance it will have a positive effect on our lives in more ways than anyone can imagine."

– Simon Damborg