Congratulations to Alyssa Alfaro!  She has been voted by the coaches as this month’s Athlete of the Month!  After being an athlete most of her life, she got to a point where her workouts became monotonous and she couldn’t make it a part of her lifestyle.  She was inspired to try CrossFit because of the dramatic change she saw it could make.  Since the day she joined Mission, she has been a dedicated hard-worker and has even competed in a CrossFit event! For that reason and many more,  she is certainly deserving of the title “Athlete of the Month.”

Name: Alyssa Alfaro

Started CrossFit: January 2015

Favorite WOD: Endurance Wednesdays!!!

Least Favorite WOD: Any WOD involving rowing and/or burpees

Favorite Lift: Power Clean

Least Favorite Lift: Power Snatch

Story: 

I’m 26 years old and moved to San Antonio in 2007 from Eagle Pass. I attended college at St. Mary’s University where I played softball and ran cross-country for four years. Growing up playing sports made it easy to stay in shape, I belonged to a team and exercising was part of the game I played. It wasn’t until my collegiate career ended that I really had to put effort into my diet and exercise routine. I tried multiple gyms and every class it had to offer. I even tried Bikram yoga and Zumba. Although I did enjoy the initial experience of yoga and certain classes, I quickly grew tired of the monotony and couldn’t stick to it long enough for it to become a part of my everyday lifestyle. Four years flew by and I hadn’t consistently exercised for longer than a two-week period. Then my boyfriend joined a CrossFit box and his results were inspiring. I made a list of a couple of boxes nearby and decided to check them out before committing to one. Mission CrossFit was the fourth and final box I visited. The workout was intense and I was huffing and puffing after the warm-up! Of course by the time I started the WOD, I was dying, but that’s what drew me in. The workouts are fun, challenging, and change everyday. It was the type of physical activity I had been looking for. The type that brings me back everyday wanting to improve my skills and the type that makes me feel a part of a team again.