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Meet Member Peter

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Name: Peter ‘Guns’ Kallos (or Peter “Short shorts” Kallos)

Age: 38

Occupation: Software Developer

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? Some weightlifting, rollerblading, brazilian jiu jitsu

CrossFitting Since: January 2013

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? My wife had already been a member for a month or so and was harassing me to join. I figured if she could do it and come back unharmed I should give it a shot.

Was it love at first WOD? I didn’t die. And I enjoyed some of it, so I came back to not die some more. And now I enjoy more of it. (Peter is acutally super strong and jumps on the box with the softest jump I have ever seen.  I think he has springs in those calves.)

Favorite WOD or movements? Cleans and Snatches. There’s a combination of skill/strength/luck/breakfast that goes into it that is fun and always keeps it a mystery.  (You forgot to mention how much you love AMRAPs.  That stands for “as many rounds as possible”.  Peter is a big fan of those since you can work at whatever pace you would like instead of having to finish a certain amount of work to be finished.)

Least favorite WOD or Movements? For movements, that would be Thrusters or Burpees or anything repeated an excessive amount of time, like 100. For WOD, that will be “Air Force”. I will turn around and leave if I come in and see that on the whiteboard. (Hey that one is only 20 reps of a movement before moving on to the next movement.  We will be sure to program that very soon for you.)

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Every time I’m done exercising when I get to lay on the floor like a fat beached seal and roll around in front of the fan.

Why do you CrossFit? To survive past my 50’s. Someone once told me that there’s old people, and there’s fat people, but there’s no fat old people. And looking around, I believe they are correct. My health had gotten pretty bad, with continual doctor visits, surgeries, procedures for things that in hindsight were avoidable/unnecessary if I had lost weight and started eating healthier sooner. It’s also entertaining. I get bored easily, so I can’t really stick to any non-interactive type of exercise like a regular gym membership.

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? Oh, I think you probably know it all already.  (Besides being a comedian and having one of the biggest hearts, Peter (and his wife Emily, are talented photographers.  They have a photography business on top of their full time jobs and they do AMAZING work.  Be sure to check them out at http://luluphotos.com/.  

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Meet Member Heather!

 

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Name: Heather Morris

Age: 37

Occupation: Labor and Delivery RN (Heather was actually the RN for one of our members’ delivery!  Some crazy girl was determined to delivery naturally 🙂 ) 

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? Not much. A few classes at the gym. Some bike riding. Nothing to get excited about.

CrossFitting Since: I think Oct or Nov 2013

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? Kara Schramm. We worked together and she used to show me pictures. I thought no way! Then someone else talked me into going to an intro class.  (The interesting thing was that Heather came in with about 3 other co-workers.  She may have struggled the most at the beginning but she has been the ONLY one that has stuck around.  I love your commitment!)

Was it love at first WOD? NO!!! I struggled and realized I was not in shape at all. But, I also new I wanted to come back for more.

Favorite WOD or movements? Double unders. I’m not great at them but they make me smile  (You should be very proud of this.  For those that do not know a double under is when you jump rope and the rope passes under you two times in one jump.  There are many experienced CrossFitters that cannot do DUs.).

Least favorite WOD or Movements? BURPEES and wall balls. And that’s all I have to say about that.  (Heather forgot to mention that not only does she HATE burpees but she seems to always pick the days to come with burpees.  She never checks the WOD before she comes in so she never cherry picks.  Also, her schedule only allows her to come a few days a week and inevitably there is always some type of burpee.) 

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? It was one of my first WODs after signing up. 5 rounds of I don’t even know. And of course Burpees. I was at the end. About 10 Burpees to go and I couldn’t even push myself off the floor. My arms were Jello. I wanted to give up and almost did. The girls in the class cheered me on and gave words of support. And then, Cammie stood beside and said lets do this together. She did every last Burpee by my side and didn’t let me give up. When I finished, I cried. I knew I had found my place.  (I remember this so clearly too and it is, in fact, one of my favorite moments at CrossFit Sting too.  This is what it is all about, people encouraging and supporting each other no matter if you’re slow or fast, beginner or veteran.)

Why do you CrossFit? To turn my life around. Be healthy and strong. Many people told me I couldn’t do it because I’m not an athlete. We’ll at Crossfit, I feel like an athlete. (Never listen to those other people and never listen to that little voice in your head that says, “stop” or “you can’t do this.”  You ARE and athlete for sure.)

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? Some already know this. I’m doing a half Iron Man in October. One year ago I couldn’t run a mile. Now, I’m going to check this off my list. (Awesome, so proud of you and your Sting family will be cheering you along the way.)

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Invest In Your Health

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I came across this photo today and thought it was a great message. We live in such a materialistic world that we put the cost of “things” before the cost of ourselves and our health. Are you guilty of having an expensive purse or shoe fetish. Maybe the guys out there are addicted to buying watches or the latest video games or car accessory. As the owner of a CrossFit gym I hear so much talk about how expensive CrossFit is. This is probably one of the top reasons that people either do not make the commitment to join or they join for a month and then leave because of the cost. I think this picture and message has hit home to me because I have been cutting down on my own expenses and am frustrated about paying for things that I honesty just really don’t need. For example, the average satellite/cable/TV bill is $100+ a month. A typical CrossFit membership is around that same cost. What is your cable doing for your health, the expensive purse or shoes? What is your CrossFit membership doing for your health? It sounds silly but it’s true, do you really watch all 300+ channels on your TV? Can you cut that down and use that money for your health? Eat out less and invest in real food and learn to cook and eat delicious healthy real food meals. Whether your savings translates into then investing in a $30/month gym membership or a more expensive CrossFit membership, you should really be investing in your health and not things. Any exercise is better than non but the saying you get what you pay for works for gym memberships too. Wonder what you get for that $30/month gym membership vs. the cost of CrossFit. Your typical “globo” gym could really care less if you show up. They want your money and that’s it! CrossFit gets the bad rap as being a cult and for those of us that are in the cult, we really are ok with that term. If calling a place that holds you accountable, that wants you there and will find you if you are not there, provides a support system, nutritional counseling, makes you stronger and fitter and helps you mentally and emotionally all for the price of your cable bill, well then I am proud to be an owner and member of this cult. As a population we are living longer and as the cost of healthcare and what it actually covers is diminishing people need to be more proactive and invest in their health. So, the next time you go splurge on that $200 purse or sit down to watch your $100+ TV show make sure you have been investing in your health before you complain about how expensive a gym membership is. Before you quit CrossFit after a month because it was too expensive or you didn’t get results ask yourself, “can I go out a few less times a month for dinner and expensive drinks, did I really put in the effort, did I show up and give it my all?” Most likely the answers to these question is NO! I assure you the cost of obesity and type 2 diabetes is way more than a CrossFit membership will ever cost you.

Feel free to share you thoughts on this matter in the comments!

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Meet Member Tammy

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Name: Tammy Hart

Age: 34

Occupation: Daycare owner (Tammy owns a Discovery Point daycare, so if you’re in need of child care check them out. It’s on Highway 9 near Midway on the Alpharetta/Cumming border.)

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? Very typical spin classes and boot camps. I realized when I was at the YMCA and went from spin to boot camp then needed to do weights something needed to change. People looked at me like I was crazy for actually wanting to get a good workout in. I had heard of CrossFit while I lived in South Carolina and really wanted to try it but never really looked into it.

CrossFitting Since: July 2013

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? I saw how much fun Joe was having on all of his Facebook posts. Especially when he survived Murph!!!!! I knew I had to try it. (Hmmm….I am not sure Joe would classify his experience as fun, right Joe?  However, thanks for the PR and showing Tammy what CrossFit is all about.)

Was it love at first WOD? No!!!! I thought I was in great shape but I wasn’t. I’ve come a long way and want a lot more.  (Don’t let Tammy fool you she did great in her intro and first few weeks.  But of course, CrossFit can be tailored to anyone’s fitness level.)

Favorite WOD or movements? Hero WODs and EMOTM. The longer the WOD the better.

Least favorite WOD or Movements? Farmer carries and T2B

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? When I learned how to kip watching Jessica in front of me during a WOD.

Describe your experience here. I absolutely love being apart of the hive. You get out of it what you put in. You can work out anywhere but it’s very special when you find somewhere that you actually want to be and people that care about you.  (We are glad you found us.  Yes, another benefit to CrossFit is the community of people that develops that becomes like a family and also holds you accountable to put your health as a priority.)

Why do you CrossFit? I could never go back to a traditional gym. If I did I would still do whatever CrossFit moves they would allow. I’ve never been in better shape. I love the constantly varied moves, I’ll never get bored.

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? My husband and I have been married for 11 years. He was forced into CrossFit after seeing how much I loved it. Now he’s just as addicted as I am. Our three children love it also. I know my neighbors think I’m crazy as I have them doing drills in the yard and they’re asking for more with smiles on the they’re faces.  (New nickname, Drill Sargent Tammy?  Seriously though this is one fit family and we love having ALL of you in our programs.  Tammy’s kids are regulars in our kids classes and did both camps this summer.)

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When Life Gets Tough….

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It’s been a while since we’ve blogged so we thought we would! As some of you know and some may not, we have a lot going on in our personal lives with sick parents and starting tomorrow helping them move into a new house. This has been the hardest year for us by far. We aren’t writing this to look for sympathy or attention. In fact, we are pretty private about it all which is why not many are even aware what has been transpiring in the last 6-12 months. The reason I felt compelled to write this is because we ALL have stress in our lives and at some point use it to make excuses as to why we can’t do something. Sometimes it still sneaks up on us and some of you notice but we try to maintain our routine and just live in the moment.

We all go through this and we can all come up with a million reasons to fall off the wagon with eating and exercise. It’s just as hard for us as coaches and trainers to make sure we do our workouts and eat right. We too fall off the wagon but just need to make sure it’s not for too long. Just because we are in the gym all day it is still hard to forget about the stresses of our own personal life and running a business and put our health first. The bottom line is that stress is a horrible thing and effects you in a lot of negative ways. In fact, I would say it mostly and maybe even only, effects you negatively.

So, if you feel the excuses that; work is too demanding, the kids have so much going on, we are moving, I have to take care of my parents/spouse/child, I don’t feel well and every other excuse out there, let it help you to make a positive change. Tell your boss how much more productive you will be if you can get that exercise in, let your kids know that you need your “me” time just as much as they need time with you, stop making the excuses and get back to it. Don’t beat yourself up but just move on, tomorrow is a new day. If you need to change from morning classes to evening classes or vice versa do it. It might not be easy at first to get up at 6am but if that’s what it takes to get those endorphins going then do it. I know I try to mix up my workout times. You will be much better at handling the stressors that come at you, and believe me there will ALWAYS be something that stresses you out. Just make time for yourself and don’t let it effect you all day everyday.

Let’s face it when the clock goes off in the gym and you hear, “3,2,1…go” you aren’t thinking about all that other stuff, you’re mostly thinking, “how am I going to survive this WOD!” This is why we come into CrossFit Sting just as much as we do do get in good physical shape, look good naked, and be fit. Don’t forget that you need to be mentally fit and tough to handle all of the things that life throws at you. Most of us all know this and those that are not a part of our “cult” don’t understand that a WOD is like a form of meditation as well as a therapy session. We have a whole community of people to lean on.

We will be starting our next Healthy Eating Challenge (HEC) in the next few weeks and we think the best time to start would be when the kids go back to school and vacations have come to end. So, we are thinking the second week of August would be a good time to start and we will have some new and exciting changes to keep it fun and interesting! Thanks for being part of the best CrossFit community around!

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Meet Member Jeff!

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Name: Jeff Neal

Age: 44

Occupation: Financial Controller at Siemens

Previous workout/exercise history before starting Cross Fit?  Growing up in Lexington, KY, I was the typical jock. I played Baseball, Football and Basketball. My High School team was state runner-ups my sophomore year in football, and we won the State Championship my senior year in baseball.  After college, I primarily ran and lifted weights. In 1999, I did two sprint triathlons and continued the running/weight training routine through out my 30’s. And that was what it was, a ROUTINE. Monotonous!!!  In 2011, I started running again and got my wife into it as well. While she enjoyed it and continued progressing in her mileage, I still found it very boring. As I am a big military history buff, I saw an advertisement for the Civilian Military Combine, an obstacle course race through a ski resort in the Pocono Mountains. That is what I wanted to do next. The race began with an eight minute Cross Fit Pit and transitioned into a 5.5 mile obstacle course race. I finished in over 2:15 minutes. Not great, but I finished!  The Cross Fit aspect, however, seemed to fit for me. Functional workouts that vary. Never boring!

CrossFitting Since: March 2013. January 2014 with CrossFit Sting.

How did you learn about Cross Fit Sting?   I looked at a few places in the Cumming/Alpharetta area near work and home. One location was more focused on tri-athletes/runners (not the direction I wanted to head), and the other seemed to have rather testosterone-filled management. No Pain, No Gain is not the right mantra for attracting “intelligent” athletes.  Luckily, I found Cross Fit Sting on an internet search, and everyone seemed like normal people. In talking with Danielle and her vision for the training, I was sold!  (I remember our conversation clearly!  We don’t ever want to cater to just one type of athlete.  Our programming stays true to CrossFit  and it is working for everyone.  Also, everyone deserves the same attention regardless of their abilities and fitness level and we hope that you continue to feel this way Jeff.)  

Was it love at first WOD? My first WOD ever was…”This is going to suck!” Then, it became…it will always suck, but it will suck less. The workouts remind me of football drills and the camaraderie of being on a team. You do not get that at a typical gym. Now, it is part of my weekly routine, and it is great to see everyone each day.  (I think many people have a love hate relationship with CrossFit, it’s what keeps us all coming back.  It sucks but it is short and sweet, you get a huge sense of accomplishment so you want to do it all over again.)  

Favorite WOD or movements? Kettlebell Swings are my favorite movements. I think this is because of baseball. While not completely the same, it reminds me of being on the on-deck circle with the donut on my bat. Just feels right. I still need to progress on the strength side, but the KB swings are great for an overall exercise.

Least favorite WOD or Movements? Without a doubt, the overhead squat. While I am progressing, the movement is rather unnatural for me, and something I need to work on. During my weight training before Cross Fit, bench presses, squats and curls were the standard exercises, but what was missing was the balance aspect of the Olympic lifts. Flexibility is key, and clearly, something I need to work on.

Favorite Cross Fit Sting moment? My favorite Cross Fit moment was representing CF Sting at the Festivus games! In preparation the week of the event, I had never really focused on improving my rowing time or had even documented a PR for the Power Clean. I managed a 3:45 for the 500M row and 185 for the Power Clean the week before the event. Going into the competition, my expectation was to simply do my best. Well, I did the 500M row in 3:32, and PR’d my power clean at 195. It was not pretty, but I got it up!  What I remember most was the cheering from the crowd, especially when doing the fifth WOD of Thrusters and Squats. It was really inspiring with all the cheering going on for all the athletes competing.  (It was a great day!  Heartbreaking finish for you as you just missed the podium.  So many of our athletes competed for that first day.  Your wife was cheering you on, looking somewhat horrified, but promised that day to give us a try for a week….now she’s a member too!)  

Why do you Cross Fit? Health and Honor. Simply put I was working way too much and not focusing on my health. I needed to get a better work-life balance and get control of my health and diet. As I stated before, Cross Fit is varied and focused on variation. This just made sense to me.

Honor – Both my Grandfathers served in the Pacific during WWII. My uncle earned a Purple Heart in Vietnam, and my father is a Marine and former police officer who retired as an Assistant Police Chief.

I was fortunate to not have to serve in the military, but truly respect my family members as well as the other members of the military and law enforcement who have served our country.

When you go into any Cross Fit around the country, you typically see a US Flag and Armed Forces Flag. This is the honor and respect for which I believe in.

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know?  I have had a very fortunate life. Sports have always been a major part of my life, and I had the opportunity to play with some great players growing up while traveling the US on summer baseball teams. My claim to fame was that I hit a Home Run in Shea Stadium while on a trip to Boston and New York during the summer of 1987. It was one lucky hit, but it got out just over the 335 sign!

Professionally, I have worked for Siemens over 15 years and have lived and worked in Cincinnati, Chicago, Germany, Pittsburgh and now Atlanta twice. In my last position in Pittsburgh, I had the opportunity to travel to China, Brazil, Germany and India to support our factories with benchmark costing and financial analysis improvements.
In the words of Joe Walsh, Life has been Good to Me…. (Love your attitude and the presence you have in the gym.  Cheering people on and pushing through.  We are happy that you found and us and more importantly choose us for your health and honor!) 

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Meet Member Lance

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Name: Lance Herd

Age: 35

Occupation: Operations Management (it’s too boring to explain) – (Didn’t you forget to write screenwriter or aspiring screenwriter?  Google “Rooney’s World” for one of Lance’s short films, Lance even may have a cameo.)

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I weighed about 125 lbs. in high school and didn’t play sports at all. I lifted and ran sporadically for years (including a P90X phase) before I started Crossfit.

CrossFitting Since: October 2011

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? I met the Pecoras at my first CF gym. They left to start Sting, I realized I couldn’t stand being away from them, so I made the jump a few months later. (Might be more like we were the only ones that would put up with you?  Just kidding, you have become a pretty good CrossFitter as long as you don’t let your mind take over.)

Was it love at first WOD? It was love/hate at first WOD. I have a bit of a reputation for being hard on myself during WODs, and I was really frustrated after my first class. But at the same time there was something addictive about it. I think curiosity kept me coming back – what insane movement would I be doing that day, how challenging would it be, how much progress could I make, etc.. After a couple weeks, I was hooked.

Favorite WOD or movements? Push ups, push presses, ring dips – chest/shoulder stuff. And double unders… I have a “When Harry Met Sally” relationship with double unders. When we first met we argued all the time, and I didn’t think it would ever work out. But then we kept running into each other over the years, slowly started to find each other more endearing, and now we’re inseparable. (I am glad you think this the case.  Didn’t your rope go flying out of your hands recently and I don’t mean accidentally?) 

Least favorite WOD or Movements? I struggle with leg/squat stuff. Front squats, back squats, overhead squats. I don’t know if side squats are a thing, but I hate ’em if they are.

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Getting a 400 lb. deadlift. That # meant a lot to me for some reason. Both of my Murph WODs were special too… the first one I was just proud of finishing, and the second one I shaved 19 minutes off my time. Anytime you see definitive, measurable progress like that, it’s really rewarding.  (See picture above for 400# Deadlift.  Remember this Lance the next time you’re in a middle of a tough WOD and feel like you can’t finish!  Please?) 

Why do you CrossFit? You can’t deny the importance of the community, but I’m gonna go w/ a different answer here. Pre Crossfit, I’d always wonder whether I was doing the right things in the right proportions. When I’d start doing regiment X, I’d read somewhere that I should be doing regiment Y instead. It felt like I expended as much energy researching programs as I did working out. With CF, it’s all done for you before you walk in the door. We have great coaches who plan ahead so I don’t have to. I know what’s been put in front of me works, I just have to go do it, and I love that. It’s the one (and only) thing about CF that’s easier than what I was doing before.

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? I’m an aspiring screenwriter, but I think most people in the gym know that already, so I’ll go with an alternate here. I’m fascinated by “big questions” – why we’re here, existence of God, meaning, purpose, etc. Ya’ know, light conversation starters 🙂 Philosophy and theology are topics I love to read, learn and talk about. You don’t have to agree with me to have a conversation about it, and i’m usually more interested in talking to people who don’t agree with me because I enjoy learning why people hold the views they do. I love wrapping my mind around that stuff. Hope that’s not too involved of an answer 🙂

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Meet member Melissa!

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Name: Melissa Austin

Age: 25

Occupation: Kitchen and bath designer. Former beer connoisseur but paleo killed that real quick. (That’s what happens when you win a healthy eating challenge!)

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I was an athlete growing up, gymnastics, volleyball, track blah blah blah. Lived on an elliptical machine in college, YMCA…that kind of crap. (That gymnastics background has a definite plus and why you have become such a badass!)

CrossFitting Since: August 2013

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? The magic of google. It was in between my house and work, plus it wasn’t a million dollars a month. I’m young and broke, what can I say. Where is my rich doctor!?

Was it love at first WOD? DEFINITELY. I was sore for like…3 weeks straight. Could barely sit down to pee and I didn’t even care. (Have you realized the soreness doesn’t really end, it’s just not as bad.  Constantly varied movements makes it not boring and keeps you always working different muscle groups.)

Favorite WOD or movements? Anything gymnastics related. Shocker, I know. HSPU, T2B, K2E, ring work [I’m coming for you, muscle up]. (No doubt that you will get that MU and you are the queen of the handstand push-ups.)

Least favorite WOD or Movements? Rowing, running, OHS, snatches, rowing, running….I mentioned rowing, right?

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Describe your experience here. Winning the HEC challenge was awesome. I also enjoyed competing in the garage games and festivus competitions, it brought back my competitive nature. As much as I do these workouts for myself, I’m secretly watching Jess in the corner of my eye thinking “ok, I need to push myself and beat her” haha! I love everything about Sting. I’ve met so many amazing people, everyone is so encouraging and pushes you to be a better you. (As you can see above Melissa only started CrossFit in August.   She competed in her first competition in December and came in third place.  Her next competition was April and she came in third.  She is a hard worker, rarely misses a workout and always gives it her all!) 

Why do you CrossFit? Pretty much the typical answer…to be healthy, strong, and look good nekked. Crossfit has become such a release for me, after a long day at work it’s a great way to get rid of stress. I love the fact that every day is different, it keeps it from getting boring. Everytime I get a PR, finally get a movement that I’ve been working on….it’s such an amazing feeling. Definitely didn’t get this kind of satisfaction at the YMCA!

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? I’m a twin. A lot of y’all know that from the competition she came to…there were a lot of confused faces haha

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Meet member Joy!

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Name: Joy Sandifer
Age: 40
Occupation: WOD Dancer & Mom (Yes, you do like to break in down in the middle of the WOD, you and Jenna should have a dance off!)
Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I have always been active at one gym or another. I also was introduced to running by Lindsey Kallos  last Aug and in March ran a 1/2 marathon with her for LLS.  Joined the YMCA when my son Cooper was 3 months old. He is now 6.  Did all classes there. Zumba, Body Sculpt, Spinning… then I met Crossfit.  (You girls rocked that 1/2 and proud of so many of our members that came out to support you girls!)
CrossFitting Since: May 2013
How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? Max and Lindsey Kallos and the Gilbys (There they go pushing the kool aid again!  What else do they make you do?)
Was it love at first WOD? For me the intro gave me a sense of,  ” WOW this is gonna change me “.  Doing things I have never done in any workout.  I think it was love?
Favorite WOD or movements? …HOPE – I needed to go back to the gym even though I did my regular WOD that morning. STRESS hit me and I needed a release. Instead of opening a bottle of something fun I went back to the box for 4:30 stress relief.  Jess took one look at me and coached me through THE HOPE WOD. It is my favorite because it was hard and Jess pushed me to do more than I thought I could do. Stress relieved.  (Who needs meditation or a therapist when you have CrossFit!)
Least favorite WOD or Movements?  BURPEES – Hang Cleans kill my wrist –  running carrying anything like a sandbag or a wallball, OY.
Favorite CrossFit Sting moment?  Describe your experience here. After a Hero WOD on Memorial Day,  going to the box on a Saturday I feel you get extra boogie bonus points but on a day when you are thinking of all of those who fight for our country…super bonus.  Running 100 pull ups 100 squats 100 push ups OH and running to end it all. PHEW super hard and sweaty. I had a POD of my girls and we rocked it. AFTER everyone brought healthy food and there was a huge amount of it.  I LOVE FOOD…I think I ate 30 of Sheila’s healthy chilli lime chicken wings and scared 1/2 the people trying to get to the food table.  Hard work and hanging out after was awesome. 1/2 the people I had not even met yet. A new family of friends. Our Box is awesome.  (That was a GREAT day for all the members and that is what Saturdays are all about, teamwork and meeting people that you don’t get to se during the week.)
Why do you CrossFit? Lindsey makes me do it!  I feel strong and like to challenge my body. Never thought I would be a runner and I ran a 1/2 marathon 7 months after I started running.  Starting Crossfit has been amazing.  It is a home away from home. I love the coaches and all the people at our box.  I am now going up in weight by 5-10 lbs in WODS. After starting in May – I tried to rope climb – NO GO –  I climbed the rope for the first time in July. Proof is in the strength it takes to get your butt up there. I see serious results and it makes me happy.  It is a healthy place to be. Not only a better workout but learning to eat healthier as well.
Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know?  I sang onstage with John Denver.  I know this makes me seem like I am 70 but…. you’re welcome.  (Your Hootie and the Blowfish story is pretty good.  Feel free to ask Joy about that next time you see her in the box.)