 A little about Rosa...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Hang Power Clean, any Clean Variation really! What is your least favorite lift/movement? Pull Up, but I'm forcing myself to work on them What are your future training goals? They include being able to RX the CrossFit Open, so that includes focusing on some Olympic lifting and working on my weaknesses! What are your hobbies? They include riding bicycles, exploring the natural world around us, and sewing/quilting :) Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote? An athlete and her book that Melissa told me about, Lisbeth Darsh, has an amazing passage in one of her essays relating bike riding with life: "But one thing is fairly certain: where you look is where you'll go, on a bike or in this life. So pick your line well and stop riding your brakes. Fear is not your friend, but momentum is. The bumps will still be there, you just won't feel them as much. Concentrate on the delicious sensation of wind on your skin, and keep pedaling. Because, of course, movement is where we find ourselves again."
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Mindy Jarrard A little about Mindy...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Overhead Squat What is your least favorite lift/movement? Deadlift What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Don't give up! Tell us one or two things that we might not know about you... I have a business called Kady's Kollars for dog collars and leashes and I have a dog with three legs! What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? I think I might throw up after all the sled pushes. Sarah Boberschmidt A little bit about Sarah...
What is your favorite lift/movement? I really enjoy bench press. I feel very accomplished when I PR. What is your least favorite lift/movement? Burpeeeees Tell us one or two things we might not know about you. I won a dance competition a few years ago in front of about 100 people. That was a proud moment. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Do not be intimidated by the sport. It can be modified to any level. The friends I have made is my favorite part! What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? I was a former college athlete and was never this lean before. I am stronger in any and all lifts than I ever have been before as well. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? Oh man! That was two and half years ago. I probably loved it, because I loved being pushed and competition.  CONGRATS TRACEY REID!
Kristy Scahill A few things about Kristy...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Thrusters What is your least favorite lift/movement? Double Unders Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? Goal was to keep coming back and I guess I'm still with it so two thumbs up on that. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Some advice... Flo Rida radio will help you crush any WOD What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? I have become so much stronger in the last year and a half - which really helps with my active life. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? I loved my first community class, never looked back since, even at 5:30am.  A few things about Alex...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite movement is a muscle-up. It took a while to get there, but it felt awesome when I finally got it. Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? Yes, but now new goals have taken their place What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Come back after your first day, it's worth it. What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? I'm stronger, I have more endurance, I feel better, and I'm not as injury prone as I have been in the past. What are your future training goals? I'd like to achieve some competitive scores in some of the open workouts Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. Sam says something like this almost every day "every rep makes you stronger." It's true. Try to push yourself just a little further, and the results will show. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? Why would anyone do this to themselves more than once? And then I kept coming back. It's fun and addictive.  A few things about Lindsey a.k.a. 'Mo Legs'...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Hang Clean What is your least favorite lift/movement? Overhead Squat Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? Yes, in and out of the gym. Inside of the gym, 2 examples are a 200# Back Squat and my first muscle up. Outside of the gym, 2 examples are finishing the Breck Epic Mountain Bike Race and having the stamina to work 14+ hour in the OR. Tell us one or two things we might not know about you. I come from a family with addiction and take pride in the fact that I have been able to navigate this in a healthy way. What are your hobbies/interests? Skiing, mountain biking, and CrossFit of course! What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Keep showing up, even if you are sore, even if you are scared, even if you are self conscience, even if you are tired - keep showing up and let our community help you through it and have a few laughs in the process What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? Countless - more self confidence, less knee and back pain from building more muscle, looking better naked ;), more endurance on my mountain bike and skis, less stress, better ability to cope with work stress, and overall great friendships and relationships. What are your future training goals? Consistently hit muscle ups, get a strict muscle up, get a strict handstand push up, and better shoulder ROM. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. "Sticks in a bundle are unbreakable" Swahili Proverb. "If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." African Proverb "more wag, less bark" What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? My thought after my first workout at CFV was... I'm home. :)  A few things about Ashley...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite lift is the full on Snatch. What is your least favorite lift/movement? Pistols slay me. What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? I have achieved Major weight loss, strength, happiness and some incredible friends. Tell us one or two things we might not know about you. I speak English, French, and Remedial Spanish. What are your hobbies/interests? I love to cook, spend time outdoors with my family, and I'm a huge movie nerd. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Stick with it, stretch, and know that you will never be bored. What are your future training goals? I'd like to continue to lose weight and better my gymnasty skills. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. "Nothing worth having comes easily." What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? This is going to hurt, but damn, I feel great.  A few things about Kym...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Wall Ball What is your least favorite lift/movement? Knees to Elbows What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? Increased energy levels, improved trength and overall tone. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Stick with it... Everybody has to start somewhere. You'll be amazed how your body changes and responds. Sam and Melisa are great at what they do and everyone who attends CFV is encouraging and supportive. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. Let it move through you so it doesn't move you. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? OMG...it hurts, therefore I am alive!  A few things about Terry...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite lift is the Power Clean. If I could do them well, my favorite lift would be the Snatch. My favorite body weight movement is Pull Ups. What are your hobbies/interests? CrossFit has changed my life. I love my 5:30am crew - They motivate me to get out of bed at an ungodly hour, 5 days a week. I am so grateful to this gym for all that it has given me. It has only enhanced my life outside of the gym. I feel stronger mountain biking, hiking and even playing guitar. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? You can choose your aches and pains in life. They will either be from the gym and sports and that feeling that you've done something with your body, or they will be a soreness that comes from doing nothing. You choose. Do not be intimidated by how hard it is. Just do your best and that is hard enough. And, ask questions. I would take advantage of all the coaching if you can. Sam has so much knowledge of Olympic Lifting and his encouraging ways inspire you to have integrity in your movements. Workout alongside Melissa and try to keep up. If you can get up early enough, go to one of Kevin's classes. His background and knowledge make him acutely aware of the struggles you may be going through to achieve your goals. And Coach Liz is incredible at picking out slight adjustments that can help you get that extra pull up or deeper squat. What are your future training goals? Life has changed my attitudes towards future goals. I am now 48 and I want to be able to ski like I always have, not get injured and increase my endurance. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? When I joined, I was a 42 year old woman in a class with 20 something year old men who were really strong. I was always the last one to complete the workout. My horror at the fact that they were cheering me on at the end of the workout quickly turned to motivation at the fact that I was being cheered on by these guys who genuinely wanted me to succeed. I tried harder because of it and I am grateful!  A few things about Ben...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Back squats would be my favorite lift, and my favorite movement is working with the ladders. What is your least favorite lift/movement? Toes to rings/bars. I need to work on my core strength! Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? Absolutely! While I may not have established "goals", I love the fact that I'm getting stronger for the activities I enjoy doing outside of the gym, e.g. biking, skiing, etc. What are your hobbies/interests? My numer one passion is skiing, both resort and backcountry. I also really enjoy trail running, mountain biking, and fishing. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? My advice for a newbie would be to understand the first few days will create soreness. If you can get past that, you are in for a great time - both from a standpoint of succeeding in the gym, but also by adding a great group of friends. It's something I look forward to every day! Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. Never settle in life. Complacency is not an attarcative quality.  A few things about Abi...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite lift/movement - deadlift. Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? I feel great about myself. I feel stronger. I have been on more dates since I joined CFV than my entire life. What are your hobbies/interests? My hobbies/interest are: crossfit, bartending and hanging out with Alex !!! What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Come join CFV. It's the best one hour of your day and you will be more happy in that 1 hour than your entire day. Great community, lovely coaches, great environment, best thing that will ever happen to you.  A few things about Anakut...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My avorite lift is the Deadlift. What is your least favorite lift/movement? My least favorite movement would be the Snatch. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? My advice to anyone crosstraining for the first time would be to be patient and keep pushing. Don't just quit without discussing any issues that may arise. What are your future training goals? My future training goal would be to look my best at 40, which will be in a year. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. Don't allow anyone to dictate how your day will turn out to be.  A few things about Stef...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite movement is wall balls. What is your least favorite lift/movement? My least favorite movement is push ups. Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? One of my goals when I started at CFV was to feel confident and look good on my wedding day in July, and I felt great - thanks to Bootcamp! What are your hobbies/interests? Some of my hobbies and interests include playing tennis, golfing, snowboarding, piano, and wine! What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? My advice to a newbie is to keep coming back. It's easy to give up after day one, especially after you feel the pain! What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? After my first workout, I thought I had never felt that sore before in my life! I wasn't sure I would physically be able to get through a second workout two days later, but I did. You're in great company with other people that have been in the same place as you at one point, and they are so supportive that they start to become one of the reasons you come back.  A few things about Kari...
What is your favorite lift/movement?  A few things about Tyler (aka TRob)...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Squat Cleans What is your least favorite lift/movement? Handstand Push Ups What are your hobbies/interests? Hunting, Backpacking & Fly-Fishing What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Advice that I would give to a new person joing CFV would be to stay consistant, never miss a Monday, and you don't know what you're capable of until you try. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. "Athletics is 90%mental, the other half is physical." -Yogi Berra  A few things about Ivette...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite movement is the Snatch. What is your least favorite lift/movement? My least favorite movement is Hand Stand Push Ups. Have you achieved any of your goals that you started with? I have seen a huge improvement since come to CFV. Besides my tremendous performance and strength increases with time, the emotional and mental wellness benefits are priceless. Sam, since day 1, embraced what I thought all my life I could never do. He helps me with my many struggles.Melissa always encourages me in the most positive way and makes me feel like a pro when I get to work out with her. What are your hobbies/interests? I love mountain biking, snowboarding and trail running. What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? My main advise to a newbie at our gym is that all of us go through the same beginning. You will get stronger and better every day. What are your future training goals? My future training goals are to master my weaknesses!  A few things about Tracey R...
What is your favorite lift/movement? Back Squats and Dead Lifts What is your least favorite lift/movement? Burpees! I'm pretty sure they hate me, too. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? Holy crap! That was awesome! What advice would you give to a newbie joining CFV? Keep showing up! And check out You Tube for lift/movement demos, nutrition tips, and inspiration. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. Live a life that leads.  A few things about Jamie...
What is your favorite lift/movement? My favorite movement is the muscle up, only because I am finally able to do one. What is your least favorite lift/movement? My least favorite movement is running. What were your thoughts after your first CFV workout? I don't think I will ever forget my first workout. I didn't even make it through the warm-up, I also remember leaving CFV after that day and being instantly hooked and just wanting to come back and improve myself. What results have you seen so far since coming to CFV? Since joining CFV I have seen an overall improvement in my strength and fitness, I can do things I didn't think I could do and I can lift things I didn't know I could lift. Give us some words to live by or your favorite quote. I'm not normally a quote person but heard this one the other day and thought I would put it on here. "Your future is created by what you do today, not tomorrow." - Robert Kiyosaki |
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