MEMBER STORIES
We have a fantastic community of people at Recursive! People of all ages, backgrounds, and professions come together to enjoy the camaraderie of working out hard together for 60 minutes each day. Check out what they have to say about Recursive to see if our gym is right for you – we’d love to welcome you into our community!
Member Stories – Kai Lynch
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I grew up on a tiny island in the Pacific, traveled the world as a Naval Officer, and landed happily in Madison around a decade ago. Nowadays, I live on the east side with my partner Jon, our cats Squishy and Felix, and Ziggy the...
Member Stories – Joe Catalano
Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Joe Catalano. I grew up outside of Chicago and spent most of my adult life living in Chicago. I'm married to a really cool woman named Sarah and have two daughters, Lucy (~4) and Petra (~1). We moved to the near East...
Member Stories – Julian Berlin
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I moved to Madison from the east coast 3 years ago for work at Epic. Now I work remotely as a software developer. Even though I’ve changed jobs, I can’t bear to change cities. Why did you choose Recursive? A close friend encouraged...
Member Stories – Taylor Mulcahey
Tell us a little bit about yourself I grew up around Madison but moved after graduating from high school. This year, I moved back and am having a lot of fun experiencing the city as an adult. I spend my days working as a writer and communications professional. Outside...
Member Stories – Noah Kohn-Dumbuya
I met Noah in 2018 when I chaperoned a high school trip to Taiwan. I was pleasantly surprised to see him walk through the gym doors this summer! Tell us a little bit about yourself. My name is Noah Kohn-Dumbuya, and I am a student at the University of...
Member Stories – Leila Midelfort
Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am 48 years old and have been doing some kind of athletics since high school. I joined CrossFit a couple of years ago to help build some extra strength and speed to my rowing. When I am not competing mostly in the sport of...
Coach Spotlight – Samantha Rubin
Years at Recursive: 1.5 Years Coaching: 1 Certifications: CF-L1 TV Show you watch over and over? Friends, New Girl and Sex in the City Scariest movie you've seen? I hate scary movies! Is a hot dog a sandwich? I want to say no, but I think technically it is... Least...
Coach Spotlight – Dirk Gessler
Years at Recursive: All of them! Years Coaching: 12 Certifications: So many… Most inspiring CrossFit Games Athlete? Dan Bailey TV Show you watch over and over? Trailer Park Boys and Always Sunny in Philadelphia Scariest movie you've seen? Hell House Is a hot dog a...
Coach Spotlight – Olivia Luedke
Years at Recursive: All of them! Plus a few years in our family's garage gym Years Coaching: 4 years Certifications: CrossFit Level 1, CrossFit Level 2, 1st Aid/ AED/ CPR Certified Most inspiring CrossFit Games Athlete? It might have to be Mallary O'Brien for me. TV...
Coach Spotlight – Devin Tomlin
Years at Recursive: 2.5 Years Coaching: 2 Certifications: CF-L1 & CF-L2 Most inspiring CrossFit Games Athlete? Brooke Wells TV Show you watch over and over? So many…I just recently watched Fleabag again! Scariest movie you've seen? Sinister Is a hot dog a...
Member Stories – Jakoby Gohl
Jakoby is not new to CrossFit, but he is new to Recursive - and we are so happy to have him join our community! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I am Jakoby and I moved to Madison in June. I grew up in Virginia and first tried CrossFit in 2014 at CrossFit...
Member Stories – Aaron Schwartzbord
Aaron is new(ish) to Madison and we are so excited that he chose Recursive to make some new friends and work on his health and wellness! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I'm brand new to Madison, coming here from New York City, and originally from outside San...