Congratulations to Julie for being selected as June’s Athlete of the Month. Julie has been on the front lines during this Pandemic as a nurse, we want to thank you for what you do! Even through our closure she logged on to zoom classes and made her driveway her new box. She likes to get away from reality during class and squat heavy. For those reasons and many more is why we have selected Julie as June’s Athlete of the Month.
Started CrossFit– I began CrossFit when the yoga studio I was attending opened a CrossFit box. I was hesitant at first to venture over from the hot yoga room to CrossFit, but I eventually tried it one day. I honestly wasn’t thrilled my first day. In the warm up there was Wall Walks. Lets just say “it was rough”. I could barely get up the wall. I don’t remember anything after that, just the fact that I didn’t like it. After the class, I was talking with another athlete and she stated “you’ll get fast results”. Well, I was hooked! I have been going practically everyday off since!
Favorite WOD– Hard to choose just one, but I guess I’ll go with Fran. It’s quick, has movements that I like, and its a burner.
Least favorite WOD– Honestly, Murph. Its long, repetitive, and push ups burn me up quick. But there is no greater feeling running that last mile!
Favorite lift– Back squat. Yet, I love anything with a squat!
Least favorite lift– Snatch. Has been a hard skill to learn and gets heavy quick. But I do love all lifts.
Story– I am originally from Massachusetts. I lived on Ft. Sam Houston for about a year while in the Combat Medic and LVN program with the Army. That is where I discovered this Bikram yoga studio, that then eventually opened up a CrossFit Box. After graduating the LVN program, I decided to move back to San Antonio. That is when I began CrossFit and have been going fairly consistently for the past 6 years. It was time for a change, so I began looking for other CrossFit box. I honestly was nervous to try Mission CrossFit because that is where “real” CrossFitters went. But I tried it, really enjoyed it, and have been at Mission for about 2 years now. I have done multiple competitions to include Mission’s A League Of Their Own (twice!). I do like competitions because it gives you something to work towards. I love the atmosphere of CrossFit and the fact that I can just show up and always get a great workout in.
CrossFit does give great, fast results. It also helps me stay mentally fit. I currently work as an Emergency Department Registered Nurse and have the past 4 years. I am also still serving the Army reserves. I love the mental break I get while in class. I can put away my phone and just focus on the workout ahead. When Mission was closed for 59 days, it was tough. I loved logging into Zoom and seeing everyone. It provided a great interaction with other people which I believe we as humans need. I recommend CrossFit (particularly Mission CrossFit) to all my friends, of any age, and any fitness level.
