June 2017 CrossFitter of the Month

                  CrossFitter Of The Month: June 2017

      Congratulations Lee!!!!

Lee joined us in October of last year. 

She is an extremely dedicated member of CrossFit Silver Fox! She has busted her butt from day one and it has really shown.  When you see Lee, tell her congratulations! 

Here is a little bit about Lee and her accomplishments at CFSF.

 Age: 37

                   Occupation: Financial Advisor

City:   Le Roy

·        When did you start at CrossFit Silver Fox? October 2016

·        What do you do when you’re not here? When I am not at the gym you can usually find me at work, an ice rink, baseball field, soccer field, dance studio or gymnastics center cheering on one of my kids. 

·        What brought you to CrossFit Silver Fox? About 8 months after having my daughter I was feeling really unhealthy. I had done crossfit in the past and really loved it and knew I had start again. So after probably 3 days of staring at the CrossFit Silver Fox facebook page I emailed Jason and the rest is history! 

·        What keeps you at CrossFit Silver Fox? First and foremost the positive atmosphere and the people. I have tried going to a traditional gym on my own. It just doesn’t work for me. There is something about doing the same workout with a group of people. You know what they are going through, they know what you’re going through, they’re not giving up so you’re not giving up…it’s motivating. Secondly, I know I’m learning proper technique. I never feel pressure to add more weight. I get excited when I can add more weight because I know I’m actually doing the move properly. 

·        Now that you're here, what was your biggest misconception? I think the biggest misconception about CrossFit is that you have to be fit to start. Anything can be scaled to your ability. No one expects you to come in on the first day and rock out 10 pull-ups or 200lbs deadlifts! I couldn’t even jump rope when I started!

·        Biggest Improvements/struggles with CrossFit? See above regarding jump ropingJ I definitely feel I’m improving all the time. I still struggle with maintaining proper form especially Snatches. I tend to overthink the movement.

 

·        How many days do you train at CrossFit Silver Fox? 4-5 days/week

 

·        What makes your come in and train on days when you don’t want to? Remembering that feeling when the timer goes off at the end of the WOD. You may have thought you were too tired, too busy, too sore, too grumpy to go to the gym or the WOD was named “Pukey the Clown” and you thought how can I survive that? Then you remember there’s a group of people at the gym who are going to be there doing it with you and when that timer goes off and you put aside all the reasons why you “couldn’t” go to the gym and you sucked it up and completed the WOD it’s a really great feeling of accomplishment.

 

·        What is your approach towards nutrition? Balance and moderation. There’s truly no secret to eating healthy. It’s just hard.

·          Favorite workout? I actually really liked Pukey the Clown

 

·          What is the most challenging part of your CrossFit journey? Nutrition!  Being on the go all the time I tend to eat weird things at weird times. I know I need to make meal planning and prepping a priority.

 

·        Super Power you would want most? Time travel

 

·         Any advice for new comers? Don’t be intimidated! If you’re lifting 45lbs and the person next you is lifting 145lbs it doesn’t matter. It’s your journey and your fellow crossfitter’s will be there to cheer and encourage you along the way.

 

·         Favorite activities outside of CrossFit? At this point in my life my favorite activities are my kids activities but on the rare occasion when I’m alone I love to read, especially historical novels, cook meals other than tacos and pasta… I really enjoy playing tennis.

 

·          Name something about yourself that is a little known fact. I played Rugby in college

 

·         Accomplishments at the gym. PR’s, Weight Loss, etc? My biggest accomplishment so far is completing the MURPH. It’s amazing what you can do when you just make up your mind to do it!

 

·         Goals for the year? Now that I’m a super star jump roper I can’t wait for my first double under! Also, I really want to start focusing on meal prepping and nutrition.

·         Who inspires you? My kids inspire me. I want to set a good example for them especially for my daughters. I want them to know that strong and healthy is beautiful and that it is so important to take care of yourself.