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Morgan Anderson!
About Morgan:
Age: 33I started Crossfit in 2014. I was training for a half marathon but needed something more. I found a Groupon promotion at a Crossfit gym near my house and wanted to try it. I was so intimidated and nervous to walk through the doors so I took my sister with me. It was a great workout. I knew I wanted to continue after the promotion ended but the owners decided to close the gym. I immediately started to look for a new box. OP was located across from my work and had a class I could do on my lunch break. I knew I wanted to join OP the moment I walked through the door. The coach at that time was so welcoming and informative. I joined and have been coming to noon classes ever since.
I don’t remember my first workout but I do remember my first Rx WOD which involved front rack dumbbell lunges. I remember being so proud of myself that I was able to complete it with the heavier weight. I also will never forget my first competition at Girl Gone Rx in 2015. So much fun and I PR’d my clean and jerk.
And who can forget my most memorable WOD when I ripped open my leg on a box jump. Eight staples later and a wonderful scar. Thank you for the soft boxes!!!
My #1 goal at CrossFit is simple, Show up! It is easy for me to find an excuse not to come to CrossFit some days especially since I use my lunch break for it. I have to remind myself that I will never regret working out but I will feel terrible later if I skip. If I consistently show up and do the work, I will get stronger and PR my lifts/WODs.
I love any lifting movement that involves finding a 1RM. I love seeing the hard work pay off and getting stronger. I also love deadlifts and rowing. I would be ecstatic if I never have to do a burpee again!
What’s something memorable you’ve realized or learned while being at OP?I am a very competitive person. Growing up with two older sisters, I was constantly trying to keep up with them with everything. I keep reminding myself that modifying a WOD is not failing at the WOD. The coaches are amazing and helpful when answering my many questions. They push me when I doubt myself. Everyone is your personal cheerleader and so supportive of each other.
More from Morgan: Don’t be nervous or intimidated to try Crossfit. The coaches and people at OP are amazing.
I absolutely love the Nooners! We try to hold each other accountable and support each other.
My girls and I play a game during the week when I pick them up from school or camp where they have to tell me their favorite and least favorite part of their day. (This is the only way I can get any information out of them about their day..lol) When they ask me they know that I always say my favorite part was the time spent at OP! It puts me in a better mood for the rest of the day.
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