1. TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF. I am a, soon to be, 45 year old wife and mother to 2 wonderful kids (Jacob 18 and Madison 17), Step-mom (Kassidy 19) and dog mom to 3 pups. I have been married to my husband for 12 years this year and he has supported by CF journey every step of the way even if he won’t let me complain when I am sore and I get “well, you did it to yourself so…” 😊
2. WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? My niece and friend decided we would do a drop in on a Saturday class to see what it was all about since we were all looking for something to do fitness wise. We never looked back
3. WHEN DID YOU JOIN CFSF? I did the on-ramp in January 2017
4. HOW DID YOU FIND US? I believe it was on Facebook
5. WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST IMPRESSION AND HOW HAS THAT CHANGED? I was very overwhelmed at first and my anxiety sky rocketed (but that is me normally) but it didn’t take long before I realized how awesome the people were at CFSF and how welcoming they were.
6. WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE JOINING CROSSFIT SILVER FOX? I have learned that I can do more than I ever thought I could do but I have also learned that I want to keep learning more and improving. Also, I learned that from now on, I will be bruised in one place or another 😊
7. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT SILVER FOX OR CROSSFIT IN GENERAL? First and foremost, the people. We all work hard but you also have fun. Jason and Jen are fantastic trainers and they are nothing but encouraging. I also truly enjoy the variety in the workouts, there is no boredom, which is what I had a problem with in past fitness attempts.
8. WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST CROSSFIT MOMENT? Honestly, I think sticking with CrossFit for a full year (and more to come) is my proudest moment. I always had trouble sticking with workouts because of making excuses or boredom. I have made CF a priority which in turn makes me a priority to me for probably the first time ever.
9. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE MOVEMENT/LIFT? LEAST FAVORITE? Favorite lift? Probably cleans although I have no idea why… Least favorite lift? Snatch for sure because I just have a mental breakdown issue with that. Least favorite of everything? The Airdyne!!!
10. WHAT ARE YOUR CROSSFIT GOALS? HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO REACHING THEM? Right now my goals are handstand pushups and pullups. Some days I feel like I am right around the corner from conquering them, then other days, not so much.
11. WHAT IMPACT HAS CFSF HAD ON YOUR LIFE IN AND OUT OF THE GYM? I have discovered I am a happier person because of CFSF. When you are having a bad day or just need to relieve some stress a CrossFit workout will definitely help! Instead of hanging onto whatever is bothering you, you work it off and are better able to handle things. Another bonus, things that were in my closet that did not fit before CF, now fit….so yay to that!
12. WHEN YOU’RE CROSSFITTING, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO? Not sure they are a favorite (especially when you don’t quite clear the box) but I don’t mind box jumps
13. WHAT IS ONE FUN THING ABOUT YOU THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW? I enjoy doing mud run obstacles courses (the fun ones). I have done several and my main goal in doing them is to have the most fun and come out without an ounce of clean on me. I am not very competitive so being able to have fun and act like a kid is fun to me 😊
14. THE ONE TIP YOU’D GIVE SOMEONE WHO IS THINKING ABOUT STARTING CROSSFIT OR JUST STARTED? DO IT!!!! Before joining, I was ultimately lazy for at least a couple years of sitting in my recliner being depressed over losing my mom after already losing my dad. When I joined, it wasn’t easy, I hurt on a daily basis and it was the most rewarding pain I have ever felt. If I can do this and stick with it, anyone can. It truly is for anyone.
15. WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? HAS IT CHANGED SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT? My diet definitely could have used some work while I have been doing CF, and I knew it, but it has definitely been worse in the past. I truly enjoy food and tend to not have an off switch. Since we started the most recent challenge here at CFSF, my eating has done a complete turn around and I am looking forward to sticking with it long after the challenge ends and seeing what progress I can make with the proper nutrition.
