1. Age and Occupation?
I will be 52 next month. I’m a CPA and currently a consultant providing training and support of QuickBooks Accounting Software.
2. How long have you been doing CrossFit?
I’ve been doing CrossFit since May 2012.
3. Why do you CrossFit?
I was curious after watching the CrossFit Games, and have been hooked ever since. I actually plan my work schedule around CrossFit. The people and coaches are great, the variety of the WOD’s ensures I’m never bored and I am constantly challenged. I don’t feel my age and believe CrossFit is a major contributor to feeling young.
4. What is your favorite movement?
I’m not sure I have a favorite movement. I do enjoy the feeling I get when Georgia tells me to go heavier, I think to myself there is no way I can complete the wod at this weight, but I always do, Thank you, Georgia!
5. What is your least favorite movement?
Definitely, deadlifts. My hamstrings hate deadlifts!
6. Do you follow a particular diet to fuel your training? Favorite foods?
I try to eat clean, staying away from processed foods. When I’m eating clean, I feel better, look better and definitely notice my performance is better. As for favorite foods, I love sweets! I try to stay away from the sugar, once I start eating it, it’s too hard to stop. Thanks to trying the Whole Life Challenge a few years ago, I have found recipes for sweets that help keep me in check.
7. What are your short-term goals?
I would love to perfect my form. I constantly hear Georgia or Jordan say, “get under the bar”. After 4 years you’d think I’d have my form down, I’m a work in progress.
8. What are your long-term goals?
Just to keep on coming in my 4+ days per week and continue pushing myself.
9. What is your biggest achievement at CFB?
Kicking up into a handstand. I had a fear of being upside down, it took 2 1/2 years, and now I can’t imagine why it took so long.
10. If there was a WOD named after you, what would it be?
Not sure of the movements I would choose, but it would be a good long chipper or a version of Filthy 50.