The Athlete of the Month for April is Heather!
This month’s athlete is someone who has had an extensive fitness history who came to CrossFit and found a great new way to workout and stick with it! Heather’s been regularly participating in our internal competitions since she started with us just over half a year ago, and she’s still going! Let’s check her out!
Athlete Interview
CFT: Where are you from?
Heather: Born and raised Winthropite!
CFT: How long have you been doing CrossFit?
Heather: I joined CrossFit in July 2017, so 9 months.
CFT: Did you have a fitness background prior to starting CrossFit?
Heather: Fitness has actually been a huge part of my life for many years. Everything from group fitness, powerlifting, running and instructing spin classes.
CFT: What motivated you to try CrossFit?
Heather: After almost 2 years of straight weightlifting and cardio programs almost 6 days a week I injured my back, putting a halt on some of the strength training I had been doing. I decided it was time for a change. Time to find a way to give myself a great workout without having to spend almost 2 hours in the gym. I wanted to work hard, but also allow my body to recover. I liked the idea of having educated coaches to help me with form, something I had never had before.
CFT: If you could program your dream WOD, what would it be?
Heather: It would definitely be a longer one. I do better at pacing than I do going all out. Box jumps, kettle bells, HSPU and cleans are some of my favorites.
CFT: What is your proudest accomplishment since joining CFT?
Heather: I’d have to say I’m happiest about some of the progress I have made. In December I couldn’t even do a kipping pull up, but in the Open I struggled through a C2B workout! It’s also cool to see my strength increase without having to squat or shoulder press multiple times a week like I used to as a bodybuilder/powerlifter.
CFT: How has CFT helped you in your everyday life?
Heather: I now look forward to going to class everyday where as before I dreaded the boredom of the weight room or stair master. It also gives me more energy all around.
CFT: What do you like to do outside of the gym?
Heather: I am totally a summertime person, so when that hits you can find me taking walks with my best bud Jake (the puggle). I also love a day at the beach or a road trip to NH for a nice long hike in the mountains.
CFT: What is your favorite song to workout to?
Heather: I’d have to say my first choice is rock or old school hip hop.
CFT: What else would you like to share with your CFT fam?
Heather: Admittedly I was completely intimidated when starting CFT. What broke this fear was all the people I have met here. The coaches are amazing, they push you but are super helpful and encouraging. The members have been nothing but awesome too! Everyone is friendly and encouraging. I have been lucky enough to float a bit during the week in terms of what classes I take and I love it because I get to workout with almost everyone at some point during the week. I’ve had so much fun learning new things and working to improve always!
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Thanks for your hard work and dedication in the gym, Heather! Congrats on earning this honor!