Athlete of the Month: December

My husband, Collier, encouraged me to join CF months before I was brave enough to try it.  I had never even lifted a barbell before CFOP.  I had recently moved to Newport News with our son while Collier was living in Illinois.   I used to run and do yoga frequently but after moving to NN I wasn’t making time for myself.   I started CF in March 2018 after a lot of suggesting and encouraging.  I chose OP because my husband, Collier, came to a drop-in class while he was home visiting and thought it’d be a good fit.

I think my most memorable moment was doing Murph this year.  I loved how united everyone was and how supportive the CF community was that day.  I also remember that I was able to do all of the pull-ups which completely shocked me because I could not do a pull-up when I joined in March.

Honestly my first goal was to show up and be present.  I started with a goal of 3 times a week and have now settled on 4 times a week.  I wanted to have something outside of work and taking care of my son to look forward to and be a part of.   CFOP has done this in many ways by challenging me physically and mentally and by providing such a wonderful community of people (I especially love the nooners).

I like gymnastics movements in general because they are challenging but fun for me.  I also like anything running/rower/assault bike because it helps clear my mind.

I don’t remember the exact WOD but when I completed my first Rx WOD.  It used 35 lb dumbbells, which felt way too heavy when I started.