Age: 34
Occupation: Physical Education Teacher & Gymnastics Coach
How did you learn about CrossFit Warehouse?
I started to give crossfit some thought when I would drive by CFW on my way to coach gymnastics at the Oak Lawn Racquet and Fitness Center. I had family, younger cousins, who did crossfit to stay conditioned for sports. After asking my cousins about crossfit and looking into it myself when quarantined during COVID, I decided it was for me. I looked CFW up through social media, loved what I saw of the facility through pictures, and signed up for my on-ramp sessions online!How has CrossFit Warehouse changed your life, lifestyle, and level of fitness?
CFW and crossfit itself continues to teach me to be more patient with myself, to focus on my personal growth, and to stop comparing myself to others. Being involved in sport throughout my life, I’m bothered when I’m not able to do something (yet). I’m still working on adjusting my attitude and celebrating small victories.List short/long term goals you would like to accomplish through CrossFit Warehouse:
Short term: Continue to show up for class/stay consistent when I go back to teaching and to be able to string together movements (toes to bar, double-unders, etc.)
Long term: Improving my lifting all-around, technique and adding lbs to the barbell at my own pace. I am also going to achieve a consistent muscle-up!What do you like most about CrossFit Warehouse? The overall challenge CFW provides me.
There are so many talented athletes to look up to and coaches who hold you accountable!What is your favorite CrossFit movement?
Most gymnastics movements; handstand walks & wall walks.What is your least favorite CrossFit movement?
Overhead squats, thrusters, and I have mixed feelings about wall balls.What movements would make up your Favorite WOD?
Power cleans, box jump-overs, handstand walk or wall walks.What are you currently doing to try to improve your diet?
Staying away from fast food & drinking more water.Favorite movie: Any comedy. Something that makes me laugh.
Favorite music artist/band: I listen to almost anything/all genres.
Favorite song to work out to: No specific song, but when I work out hip-hop.
Achievements you’d like to highlight within your life:
Years ago, I was recruited and made the cheerleading team at the University of Kansas, graduated with my Bachelors of Science from EIU, and earned my Professional Educator Licensure to teach K-12 PE. More recent; finishing 3 Chicago Marathons, being asked to be my nephew’s Godmother, and buying my own condo.List a few things we don’t know about you:
I have been coaching gymnastics for 12 years, I love trying new coffee shops, I’m more than often with my niece and nephew, and I enjoy reading.In 10 words or less, what does CF mean to you?
Forging mental toughness-embracing hardship.What advice would you give to someone looking to join Crossfit for the first time?
Join/Start now! “Every great achievement starts with the decision to try.” I wish I would’ve started crossfit long before I did.
