Age: 30
Occupation: LPN
Which class time do you usually attend? Whatever class I can get to. Mostly 9:30 right now.
How long have you been CrossFitting? 3 years
How did you find CrossFit i1uvit? My hubby Coach Pat got me to join. It only took him 2 years to talk me into it.
What is your athletic/fitness background (if applicable): Soccer, Track and Field
Favorite WOD: Hero WODs. Love to push myself.
Favorite lift or movement: Squat snatch
Least favorite WOD. can't think of one
Least favorite lift or movement: Thrusters
Favorite quote: "Adventure is out there" ~ the movie UP
Favorite “guilty pleasure” food: Cheesecake
How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, and/or level of fitness? CrossFit has changed how I see fitness. When I first started I was of the mindset that I had to be in great shape before starting Crossfit. Then I started CrossFit and got pregnant soon after but I stuck with it! Out of that I have learned that its not about being able to lift a certain amount of weight or comparing yourself to others, its about being the best you. CrossFit has taught me mental toughness and shown me that my body is capable of doing a lot more than I thought.
Who or what motivates/inspires you to keep coming back? Patrick is a huge motivator for me. Also being able to see all the awesome people I have met since starting CrossFit.
What is your proudest CrossFit achievement? Kicking up onto the wall for the first time. I was never able to do this, even as a kid, so this was super exciting for me.
Name one goal you are working for and would like to achieve through CrossFit? Working shoulder strength and maybe getting a bar muscle up someday.
Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit: My family, traveling, and soccer
Any advice for new members? Learn your fundamentals well. They are the building blocks that you will grow out of.
Any additional thoughts/shout-outs/comments: I am so glad that I decided to join CrossFit i1uvit. I have been so blessed and encouraged by the gym community. I especially want to thank Matt and Kaylee for all the work they have put in to make i1uvit so great and the coaches for the support and guidance. You guys are the best!!