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August Teen Athlete(s!) of the Month: Emma and Blake Duyck

Tell us a little about yourself and family - Hobbies, interests, where you grew up, occupation, etc.

Emma:

I am 15 years old, the oldest of 2 to the parents of Charlie and Julie Duyck and the older sister to the other Athlete of the Month, Blake Duyck. I am interested/occupied in sports such as volleyball and track/field. I also grew up in the small town of Forest Grove

Blake:

Hi, my name is Blake Duyck, brother of Emma Duyck and also the son to Julie and Charlie Duyck. My hobbies are making videos, coding, creating things like marble runs and pinball machines, playing guitar, and riding my dirt bike.


How did you hear about BCF and what made you want to join:

Emma:

My mom saw a Facebook post 8 years ago and thought it would be a good way to get me out of the house during the summer. I've been going ever since.


Blake:

My sister had been going and when I was old enough, I joined.


What motivates you to come to the box week after week?

Emma:

Strength/stamina training for sports.


Blake:

To get me in better shape for cross country and to try and beat my sister.



What are your goals? Personal, professional, and/or athletic?

Emma:

A personal and athletic goal I have is to prove to others I am better and stronger than the perceptions and stereotypes others have of me.



Blake:

I want to be an engineer and a filmmaker.



What is your favorite lift, movement or WOD? Least Favorite?

Emma:

My favorite movement/lift would have to be the back or box squat because it shows both my arm and leg strength. I don’t have a least favorite.

Blake:

Favorite:  Back squat/box squat- I can do the most weight on this lift

Least Favorite:  Strict overhead press- it is hard!


What is your proudest CF moment?

Emma:

My proudest movement is the back or box squat because that the area I can lift the most in.  Back squat I can lift 250 and 260 in box squat.

Blake:

When I lifted 155lbs on the dead lift


What is one tip you would give someone who is interested in CrossFit or new to CrossFit?

Emma:

Don’t go into something overconfident because you can be disappointed with the results in the end.  Just try your hardest.



Blake:

Relax and have fun!  The people there are nice and will welcome you.



Biggest impact CrossFit has made in your life?

Emma:

Over the past 8 years of being here it has built up my strength in both arms and legs to help me pursue more with my sports and just in everyday life with being more helpful to my family members.  They make me carry heavy stuff for them.

Blake:

Helped me with Cross country and shot put