Tell us a little about yourself and family- Hobbies, interests, where
you grew up, occupation, etc.
Well hi there! A little about myself: I grew up on what I like to jokingly refer to as a “Hippie
Farm” out in Gales Creek. The love I have for the outdoors stemmed from my childhood days
romping around outside, toes in the dirt, playing with our goats and chickens, gardening,
exploring the acres of woods and using my wild imagination as I constructed elaborate fairy
houses under the full moon. I currently live with my mother, husband, and spunky toddler back
out in my childhood home. We made the decision to move and help my mom out on the property
after my father passed away last February and it has been such a blessing to be back out in the
country. Besides anything to do with the outdoors, I love cooking and baking, long drives, being a
carefree weirdo (or at least, I try to be), spending time with my family and friends, creating (art,
music, writing), lifting heavy S!*%, and trying to always have a positive outlook on life.
I currently work as a Personal Support worker for someone on the Autism spectrum. I also
nanny. I was a teacher before I became a mom but do not think I will be going back into that
profession. After we’re done having kids I want to pursue going back to school for physical
therapy.
How did you hear about BCF and what made you want to join?
After we moved out here in May last year, I knew I wanted to find some kind of group exercise
experience. I randomly found a Groupon for BCF and decided to try it out for a month. I didn’t
know anyone who went to the box and was apprehensive at first but after the first day I was
HOOKED and the rest is history!
What motivates you to come to the box week after week?
I think what motivates me the most, besides the amazing community and coaches we are blessed
with, is the excitement and mental/physical pump I get from seeing just how hard I can push
myself. I love those insane workouts that make you feel like you’re dying, lungs screaming,
muscles numb from exhaustion, and the inevitable feeling of accomplishment and strength that
comes after.
What are your goals? Personal, professional, and/or athletic?
Short term: Feeling confident enough to take my shirt off during a workout as well as handstand
walking by the end of summer! And maybe some muscle ups somewhere in there too.
Long term: Compete! And on the professional level, I dream about going back to school and
getting my Doctorate in Physical Therapy. CrossFit helped me realize this dream as well!
What is your favorite lift, movement or WOD? Least Favorite?
Any type of grunt work. The heavier the better! And Deadlifts.
Least favorite? Long cardio WODs
What is your proudest CF moment?
Probably competing in the CrossTown ThrowDown after only being at the box for a couple
months. I had the best partner (shoutout to Coach Ally) and could not have asked for a better first
time experience! It made me itch for more.
What is one tip you would give someone who is interested in CrossFit
or new to CrossFit?
Honestly, less thinking, more doing. It’s one of those things that you just need to dive into. If I
had let fear or overthinking get to me I may not have had the courage to come here by myself, and I would have missed out on what has turned into a life changing and wonderful
community/opportunity.
Biggest impact CrossFit has made in your life?
CrossFit has made me feel more confident than I ever have before. It has helped me overcome so
much body image struggle I’ve had since my daughter was born 2.5 years ago. I’ve met the best
people here and could not imagine life without the Farm!
Free write: (anything else you want to mention or say)
What the community at BCF has done for not just me, but everyone who walks through the doors
is beyond a blessing. I cannot thank the Exlines enough for the work, care, and love they put into
the Farm and it does not go unnoticed. Although, we are all experiencing some crazy times full of
uncertainty, the solid connection, sense of community, dedication to excellence and genuine life-
force that is life at BCF is shining powerfully. I can’t wait to see just how far I can go with the
box as my backbone!