Athlete of the Month

“ It’s not a competition with the person beside you, but a competition with your own personal goals

 TELL US ABOUT YOURSELF?

I’ve lived in east Tennessee most of my life, with the exception of 6 years in Florida. I have worked in vascular surgery for 22 years. I have 2 teenage boys, who keep me on my toes and a mini golden doodle named Piper, that tells us all what to do and runs our household.

HOW LONG HAVE YOU BEEN WITH CrossFit First Creek?

2.5 years.

WHAT MADE YOU START CROSSFIT? WHAT HAS KEPT YOU DOING IT? HAS YOUR

MOTIVATION CHANGED SINCE YOU FIRST STARTED?

 I’ve worked out most of my life and I was always curious about CrossFit. My oldest son stopped playing football and I wanted him to stay active, so we started together. I will always look fondly on that year together at First Creek.

WHAT HAVE YOU LEARNED SINCE JOINING CFFC?

 It’s not a competition with the person beside you, but a competition with your own personal goals.

WHAT IS YOUR PROUDEST CROSSFIT MOMENT?

 FINALLY figuring out how to pull from my hips for a snatch. Rhythm can be a struggle sometimes.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LIFT, MOVEMENT, OR WOD? LEAST FAVORITE?

Love wall balls. I cringe at the air bike workouts. 

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT CFFC OR JUST CROSSFIT IN GENERAL?

First Creek is a friendly and encouraging environment. Ultimately, that is what keeps me showing up.

WHAT IMPACT HAS CROSSFIT HAD ON YOU IN AND OUT OF THE GYM?

I tell my kids that I’m a better mom, co-worker and human being, when I can get to Crossfit. It’s very mental for me. It has also shown me that with hard work you can surprise yourself.

WHAT ARE YOUR CROSSFIT GOALS? HOW CLOSE ARE YOU TO REACHING THEM?

Improve on gymnastics. I still have some work to do.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT CROSSFITTING, WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE THING TO DO?

I love to be outside and in nature, whenever life allows. Camping and hiking with my kiddos are my best days.

WHAT IS ONE FUN THING ABOUT YOU THAT WE MAY NOT KNOW YET?

 I love to travel! Just went on my first trip to Spain, last November.

WHAT IS THE ONE TIP YOU’D GIVE SOMEONE CONSIDERING CROSSFIT OR WHO IS NEW

TO CROSSFIT?

 It can be intimidating and humbling at first, but hang in there, because the results are worth it. Strength gains!

WHAT IS YOUR DIET LIKE? HAS IT CHANGED SINCE STARTING CROSSFIT? WHAT IS YOUR

FAVORITE WORKOUT FUEL?

 I try my best to eat clean most days. Vegtables, whole grains, lots of protein. I have tweeked a few things, since staring CrossFit. I also eat more, Lol! I look forward to a banana and peanut butter before a workout.

FREEWRITE:

All the coaches are super knowledgeable and always willing to help. I have learned so much about CrossFit and myself, since joining First Creek 2.5 years ago. Favorite part of my day most days!