Get to Know Darius Meraj, the RTC April Member of the Month

What Darius Loves About RTC!

April Member of the Month Darius Meraj joined RTC in 2023. Darius says he’s “always enjoyed anything intense and challenging,” such as cycling up mountains, riding 100 miles, and CrossFit, which he calls the “ultimate go-crazy sport.” “I’ve officially joined the cult,” he says, “and accepted the ritual of always being sore!” On a serious note, though, Darius credits his workouts at RTC for helping erase the back pain he’s experienced in the past due to bulged discs. “Working out at RTC has helped me strengthen my core and build overall strength,” he says. “The amazing part is that I now have no pain and have regained my full mobility.” In addition to the workouts, Darius says the RTC community has made a positive impact on him, as well. “I’ve really enjoyed meeting kind, cool and committed people who see fitness as a lifelong goal. I’ve also met some awesome fellow Christians, which has made the experience even more meaningful.” 

Get to Know Darius!

Darius and his wife have two sons, one of whom also attends RTC. Darius says he is “still working” on getting his wife to join, but “she’s not quite sure about the cult yet!” Darius loves his work as a financial advisor because it allows him the opportunity to help clients “achieve their life goals.”

Fun Facts about Darius!

• Favorite exercises: push press and thrusters
• Least favorite exercise: burpees…they’re awkward
• Favorite food: Indian and Thai
• Favorite movie: Gladiator (2000)
• Favorite books: The Psychology of Money, The Happiness Hypothesis, the Bible
• Best vacation spot: on my sailboat
• People would be surprised to know that: I speak four languages.
• Something that always makes me smile: seeing another person smile
• If I won the lotto I’d: give half of it away
• A superpower I’d love to have is: staying fit until I die
• A goal I’m working on: staying fit until the end

      Congratulations Darius!