How long have you been at North Rim? What brought you here?
I have been at North Rim since November 2023. I came to North Rim to get back into CrossFit after a long hiatus. I stopped going to the gym regularly after our 2nd child, but still stayed active. I took to running and weightlifting during COVID with a neighbor who was training for College Baseball. I sprained my ankle in 2021 running, which stopped my running career for a while. Instead of pivoting and focusing on other fitness areas, I picked up a few bad habits and stopped working out altogether. Once my ankle was to a point where it was manageable to workout free of pain, I started slowly back to a gym, lifting weights and light cardio. BOY, was I out of shape! As great as it was to get me started, I never felt like I gained in overall fitness. I started looking to get back into CrossFit trying to stay in the morning routine, finding the 5AM class at North Rim that would allow me to be consistent. I joined up in November and haven’t looked back since!
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How has being at North Rim impacted/improved your life?
I have always been an active person, getting back into shape helps me do the things I want to do. I enjoy playing with my two daughters, hunting, and fishing. Taking care of your body allows you to enjoy so much more.
What are you most proud of accomplishing?
You know, I have found that it’s really easy to be fat and lazy. I am proud that I am taking the steps to break that cycle and snap myself out of it. It isn’t who I am nor who I want to be. That’s my drive to get up and make it to the 5AM class, and I am thankful for the support along the way.
What’s next for you (goal)?
Stay positive, stay motivated, and keep it going. There really is no replacement for putting in the work!
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Tell us a fun fact about yourself?
In the small amounts of spare time I have, I enjoy working on cars. I am currently (slowly) restoring a 1967 Chevrolet Nova SS.