Tell us a little about yourself and how you got into CrossFit?
I am originally from a small farm town in Central Maryland, but have lived in South Carolina, Southern California, and Colorado. Some of my favorite things are road-tripping, camping, reading nonfiction books written by women, and, admittedly, watching Reality TV. I am a Child and Family Therapist who specializes in Child Abuse/Trauma and currently work at a Private Group Practice here in Charleston.
My mother actually got me into Crossfit! She’s been doing it for probably 10 years and had me try it about 3 years back. I was hooked!
What keeps you coming back each day?
The community and the challenge! I love the people I have met through CrossFit and staying fit has helped me in so many realms of my life.
What is your favorite at-home exercise to do?
I love taking walks to clear my mind during a work day or a Sunday morning with my pups.
If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not running), what would it be?
Box jumps, baby!
What are 1-2 of your goals for 2024?
For Crossfit, my goal is to nail down Double Unders. Personally, I want to be really intentional about building community here in Charleston. My fiance and I moved from Denver back in December and I’ve always been someone who really values having close connections around me.
Favorite lift?
Probably Back Squat!
Least favorite Crossfit movement?
It’s a love/hate relationship, but Double Unders or Squat Snatches.
Hometown?
Mount Airy, Maryland.
Favorite Charleston Restaurant?
Honestly, right now I’m obsessing over CudaCo.
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be?
I would love to be a National Park Ranger. I considered working a summer in Yellowstone National Park after college, but ended up moving to Southern California instead.
What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13?
That everything will be okay! Adolescence is hard for everyone in different ways and I wish I could tell myself to take it one day at a time and that you’ll find your way.
If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?
Hmm that’s a hard one! My Grandma Joan (my mom’s mom) died when I was 4 and had advanced Alzheimer's Disease, so I never really got to know her. She was apparently an incredibly interesting woman, so I’ve always wished I could have known her and she could have known me.
One thing about me people would be surprised to know?
I love to bird watch! It’s something that has been passed down through the women in my family and it’s almost a meditation to me at this point. I love listening/watching closely, trying to identify different birds, and learning about their calls and distinguishing marks.
If the CFJI coaches came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare?
I make a mean homemade Chicken Pot Pie with fresh veggies. It’s one of my favorite meals to make for others.
Give us a “Question of the Day” to use in class.
This is my time to shine! How about: What’s the silliest way you’ve ever injured/hurt yourself? I certainly know I have a few.
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