Meet Member Kathie!

Name: Kathie Florence

Age: 44

Occupation: BOSS at being Mama!!! hehe

Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I did Gymnastics in High School, walked for years, and took up running about a year ago!

CrossFitting Since:January 2013

How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? Aprana Satyu ( she harassed me until I came and did a workout) Kathie really was “all in” right from the start and there has been no looking back.

Was it love at first WOD? YEP, I don’t know why but I loved it! I was soooo sore the first week, it was shocking, but in a good way. lol

Favorite WOD or movements? Handstands! Anything “handstandy” wall crawls, HSPU, and those swinging, ring, handstand, thingys we did!!! (yep, this lady really loves to be upside down!)

Least favorite WOD or Movements? Bar work, pull-ups and Knees to elbows!! UGGGG and Overhead work, but I kinda love/hate the OHS!! (Kathie has honestly worked to hard. She was lacking some flexibility with her squatting and has no become a true master!)

Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Describe your experience here. Fav moment: Box jumps, and kipping handstand, and that flinging, swinging, ring handstand thingy!! My experience here……………….AWESOME, but I never talk about it!! hahahah Love the workout, love the coaches Danielle and Jess!! love the 6:30am crew, love handstands ( have I mentioned that) (We really need to Kathie as she has been a great supporter of the gym and helping to spread the word. She is a hard worker and never, well rarely, complains. Unless we try to change her diet and take away her sugar. I think we have a new long term goal for you!)

Why do you CrossFit? I crossfit because it belongs to me, I get what I give, and I love that! (and my arms are gettin tight, but I never show anyone in my family my awesome tricep hahahahah) Ohh and I want to be strong enough to garden until I die! (Kathie not only comes in and does the WOD at the 6:30am class but she then leaves and meets her husband to hit the Greenway almost daily. Full of energy this woman.)

Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? My Hubby and I love Halloween, we turn the entire front yard into a graveyard! Its awesome, ya’ll should really do a drive by in late October! (Hmmm…..I foresee a Halloween party at Kathie’s house! I think I can also count on her to wear a costume to WOD in too!)

Harvin Vallabhaneni

2023-05-01

Cannot recommend this place more, we were new to CrossFit and found this gym very welcoming. The coaches are fantastic and helped me learn build my CrossFit foundation. The members are kind and super supportive. This gym and the workouts quickly became our favorite part of the day. At the same time, the workouts are challenging and fun! Look no further for a good workout in the area.

Michael Booker

2023-01-03

Dropped in for a few classes during the holidays and was very happy I chose to come to Crossfit Sting. Danielle was a great coach as well as very responsive and flexible with scheduling a drop in. I would highly recommend to any crossfiters in the area or travelling through.

Carly Plonka

2022-05-16

After doing crossfit at two other gyms (one box since it opened seven years ago), it was hard to start anew. What has impressed me most about CF Sting is the varied workouts, particularly the movements in the "Skill and Strength." To be honest, some of the movements were ones I rarely did or was not as skilled in. Danielle always has a modification ready so all levels can do the workout. After 5-6 months, I can already see changes in my body and even if the workout looks intimidating, I do not let that stop me from "cherry-picking"--I know that Danielle will work with me, and I am improving at my own pace. Thank you!

Colette samara

2022-02-06

Great workout and great people!

Scott Hudson

2021-08-19

Awesome people, great programming, and for a good price. I highly recommend this gym over others in the area. I will be back!

Christian Thompson

2021-06-18

I was in town for work and dropped in at Crossfit Sting and immediately felt comfortable there. Danielle is a great coach and leader of her gym. Workouts are well programmed and executed. There is plenty of room at the gym and ample equipment! I would drop in again! Thanks Danielle and Crossfit Sting.

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