Meet Jessica  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I am an attorney in the Army and a mother of four great kids. We have three dogs, two cats, and it is usually a madhouse when we are at home. I love languages, traveling, and exposing my kids to different sports and activities. How did you get interested in Crossfit? My husband introduced me to CrossFit a couple of years ago, but I didn’t like the negative stigma associated with it and with two hurt shoulders and no one showing me how to scale the movements, CrossFit wasn’t for me. When we moved to TX, I decided to give it another try. CrossFit Cataclysm changed my perception of CrossFit. The coaches and people are great, the coaches give multiple options to scale based on your ability and limitations, and no one makes you feel bad about doing it. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? My 5:00am people. We are each-others motivation. And I know it will be worth it afterwards. What is your least favorite movement? Overhead squats. I don’t know if I will ever get passed the baby bar. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? Maintaining overall fitness while working towards my personal running goal. Additionally, I hope to RX more workouts in the future. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? Just do it! CrossFit is for everyone, no matter your fitness level. The coaches will teach you the movements and help you determine what weight and movement is appropriate.
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Meet Cherie!  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Hmmmm how much is too much or too little? Lol well, let’s start with my profession, I am a Mortgage Loan Officer that is typically very black and white. I love helping people with the biggest purchase of their lifetime. It’s not a job, it’s definitely so much more. My dad is a Pastor so that makes me a preacher’s kid and that has always been interesting to say the least. I have an identical twin sister that people can barely stand us together because they say we are mean but really we are just having fun and they don’t get our jokes! lol How did you get interested in Crossfit? Some girl named Barbara Lewis…. Ha, ha JK! Me and Barb worked together in Real-estate and she would always post on FB about her work outs and I thought that seems really cool, I wonder if I could do it? When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? I think about my daughter and the conversation we have before I take her to school. She always ask me how the work out went, who was the coach that day, was it really hard, what did I learn? If I didn’t have these answers for her I would feel like I failed her. What is your least favorite movement? The movement we make when we have to do the assault bike lol!! That thing is bananas and to hear some crazy guy in the background saying “you can do anything for ***** seconds/minutes/hours” What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? Chin ups What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? If I can do it, you can do it. I am the girl who had never worked out, never had a gym membership and started with Crossfit. Just do it!!! Meet Molly!  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Growing up, studying and exercise didn’t excite me. It wasn’t until I joined the Navy that I started to see that maybe both of those things could benefit me personally. I started taking college classes and running a lot. I kept studying and running, and after many years, I ended up finishing medical school and became a pathologist and a distance runner. I ran a lot and lifted weights, mostly just to be better at running; (it didn’t help me at pathology). Then, I remember going for a run on the day I turned 40 and suddenly realizing, “oh wait…this is boring.” It was my Forrest Gump moment: “I’m pretty tired. I think I’ll go home now.” How did you get interested in CrossFit? My husband, Brian, was doing CrossFit at Beyond Limits in Copperas Cove for a year before he finally convinced me to give it a try. I didn’t want to drive that far, so I came in and talked with Dan Jackson for an hour. I met Josh and Jenna, and after all that, I still came back. Just kidding. From the start, I struggled with just about every movement, but I’d never had so much fun working out, and CrossFit was just a perfect fit for me. Brian was right, as usual. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? There are so many reasons to come in, even when the motivation isn’t there. I feel accountable to my 5 pm crew. I want to protect the progress I’ve worked hard to make. I’ve never regretted going when I didn’t want to. Class is the perfect transition between a crazy day and the peace of home. Everyone else is tired too, but they’re at the gym anyway. And one of the most important reasons is that I want my kids to see their parents making this a priority. I want them to take for granted that physical activity is an important part of life. I don’t want them to be intimidated by it, because I always was. What is your least favorite movement? Double unders. I think everyone has heard me explain why. What is the next goal you hope to reach with CrossFit Cataclysm? I want to be able to do all the Open workouts RX. I’ve worked on it over the past year, and my goal is next year. We’ll see. I have a long way to go, but CrossFit is teaching me to be patient and honest with myself. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? First of all, I acknowledge that I’m spoiled. CrossFit Cataclysm is the only box I’ve belonged to, and I’m learning from members with more experience that this place is unique. But, I think the biggest misconception out there is that you have to be in great shape BEFORE you start CrossFit. I’ve talked to people who think that a regular day in a CrossFit box looks like an event in the Games. CrossFit isn’t a result, it’s definitely a process. We’re all in a different place in that process, but we’re all here just getting better every time we come through the door. Meet Robin!  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m a husband, father and an officer in the US Army. Originally from New Jersey, I love reading, working out in the cataclysm boom-boom room, spending time with my family and going to Cracker Barrel on the reg. How did you get interested in Crossfit? I wanted to get my mind and body ready before joining the military so I went to a local crossfit box in my hometown and the rest, as they say, is history! When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? I stop thinking about debating whether to come in or not and just do it. I’ve never regretted working out, I always come out of the gym happy I came in and got after it. What is your least favorite movement? Toes to Bar! What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? I’m hoping to qualify for The Fittest Experience in Austin. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? Come in and talk to our community, talk to our members. It’s what makes Crossfit special. You’ll never have as much support from different people than what you’ll experience here. Crossfit Cataclysm is that and then some. Half the battle is coming through the doors and the second half, the people and the amazing coaches will help you, trust me we’re all in this together. Meet Chris!  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
My name is Chris. I moved to Killeen from Puerto Rico about 7 months ago. Recently got married to my S/O and its the greatest decision I've ever made. Also, joined the military and patiently waiting to become a U.S soldier. How did you get interested in Crossfit? I started to get interested in Crossfit thanks to my dad. My dad always wanted to join but lacked motivation hehe. We both got motivated and joined Crossfit Catalysm. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? When my motivation is down I mostly just listen to music. Also Pre-Workouts. What is your least favorite movement? Least favorite movement, mario jumps. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Catalysm? My next goal is to have all my PR's in the wall over 200. What would you say to someone who has never done Crossfit and looking to get started? Any tips or advice? Join. Crossfit helped my life emotionally, mentally and physically. It's awesome and I can't get enough. My advice would be to do some reasearch on all the benefits that exercising has on your body and daily lifestyle. Meet Hailey  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Hi! I’m Hailey. I am originally from NC (if you’ve heard me talk, you know). I am a teacher, mainly high school English although I’ve stepped outside of my comfort zone this year at junior high, a book and beach lovey, and a dog mom to my beagle, Copper. How did you get interested in Crossfit? I got interested in CrossFit honestly because I was looking for a change in my fitness routine. What I was doing wasn’t working for me, I played sports growing up and seeing friends do it and love it, I wanted to give it a try. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? Two things: progress and people. Progress motivates me more than ever because I’ve seen growth in myself with a lot of movements and the amount of weight I can do as well. I want to keep reaching new personal bests! Also, the people and our Cataclysm community (athletes, coaches) are so supportive and I’ve developed amazing friendships which help hold me accountable! What is your least favorite movement? Thrusters. Gross. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? PULL UPS! Strict, kipping... something! What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? My advice to anyone thinking about trying CrossFit to jump in and try it! The community of people will welcome you in like none I’ve ever seen and when you start to become comfortable with the lingo and the movements, you will find that CrossFit can help you just as much mentally as it does physically as it has absolutely helped with my mindset and outlook, to do everything possible to be better! My confidence within myself has grown multitudes and I know that CrossFit has played a major role in that.
Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I am originally from Southern Maryland. I got stationed at Ft. Hood in 2014 and have been here since. I got out of the Army in August of 2017. I started coming to CFC in 2015 and haven’t looked back since. I’m lucky enough to work out and also work at CFC. How did you get interested in Crossfit? I first heard about Crossfit when I was in high school from my wrestling coach. I thought it sounded weird. I didn’t actually start doing Crossfit until early 2015 after I started watching the Games and thought “hey, I can do that”. Not knowing how hard it actually is….. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? I just tell myself to get to the gym. I know that once I get to the gym, things will take care of itself. Being around everyone else is all the motivation I need to get my workout done. What is your least favorite movement? Double Unders!! I can never find my rhythm. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? To qualify for one of the new Crossfit-sanctioned events, either as an individual or on a team. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? Just get started. Find a gym, preferably ours, and come in. Everyone thinks that you have to be “in shape” to do Crossfit, but that is far from the truth. Crossfit is for those people who are not “in shape” so they can get “in shape”. Crossfit is also for those people who are “in shape” and want to be more “in shape”. Crossfit is for everyone.  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I’m originally from Boston. I moved here with my now-husband Kevin in March of 2016, and I’m a law student at Baylor Law School in Waco. How did you get interested in Crossfit? When I was in college I started lifting weights a little - squatting, cleaning, push press, etc. Kevin knew of Crossfit from ROTC, and recommended that I try it. I always enjoyed being in a class setting more than working out on my own, so I thought Crossfit might be a good fit for me. In July 2015 I joined a box back home in Boston, and I’ve been hooked ever since. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? Hardly anyone I go to law school with works out because of how demanding our courses are, so I definitely feel the pressure to just go home and get started on my work. However, I know that if I skip out on my workout for the day I’ll regret it, and I look forward to taking that hour to think about something other than law school. I try to think about the progress I’ve made, the goals I’m still trying to achieve, and the way I’ll feel after I get that hour of work in. What is your least favorite movement? WALL. BALLS. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? I want to improve my snatch and get my first ring muscle up. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? As cliche as it may sound, Crossfit really is for everyone. It can be discouraging at first - when I first started I remember seeing everyone with pull ups, toes to bar, double unders - all of these skills that I never thought I would get, and that was hard because I wanted to be “good” right away. But these are not easy movements, and while they may come easier to some than others, everyone has something to work on. If you give it a try and stick to it, you will surprise yourself with how much you can do.  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
Born and raised in Temple, TX (my only claim to fame). GO WILDCATS! I am the mother to two amazing daughters and grandmother to only the coolest kid on the planet! Current record holder for what seems like the worlds longest engagement - 8 yrs and counting. I've got mad skills in the kitchen and with a paintbrush... Ohhhh and I throw a pretty killer Halloween party. How did you get interested in Crossfit? I was so over having multiple fitness memberships around town... boxing, boot camp, swimming. I couldn't stay consistent so I couldn't see results. Do you have any idea what that does to the psyche?! I had done crossfit style workouts at boot camp and I loved and hated it all at the same time so I decided to check out a few local crossfit boxes and potentially cancel all my other memberships. Let me just say, "20 minute no sweat intro" MY ASS! An hour and a half long panel interview with Josh, Dan and Kat, PLUS burpees, the assault bike, and a run. I walked away from that thoroughly impressed and saying, "please, take my money and let me be a part of this... PLEASE" When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? MY BIGGEST MOTIVATION IS Ashley Heil's text every morning telling me to get my ass up and at the gym. Friendships like that are a common thing here and I adore that about this place. They want better for me and how can you not be motivated by that?! What is your least favorite movement? Overhead squats are the damn death of me. Those bastards humble me with a quickness. What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? My goals as far as movement goes are double unders, pull ups, burpess without crying, and if I can fit in a handstand or two I'd be cool with that. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? It's not uncommon to hear people say things like "Oh, I need to lose weight or get into better shape before I do crossfit." What they don't realize is that crossfit is not for the elite. It truly is for everyone! If my chunky monkey ass could do crossfit weighing over 250 lbs (down over 40lbs because of crossfit, by the way) then you can do crossfit. Yes, it's hard, and sometimes you can't differentiate between tears and sweat, but it's AMAZING! It's the best feeling in the world. It's a high like no other. Your only competition is yourself and you will constantly amaze yourself.  Can you tell us a bit about yourself?
I come from a military family so I've lived in many different places but have always considered Grand Forks, ND as home since that's where most of my family lives. I was a competitive gymnast for about 8 years. I graduated from Harker Heights High School in 2007, which is where I now teach math and have been for the past 5 years! In my spare time (aside from work and the gym) I enjoy spending time with my husband and dogs, I like puzzles, playing video games (WoW mostly:)), and thinking about training/working out. Lol How did you get interested in Crossfit? In 2012 I remember watching the crossfit games on TV. I had already been weight training; bodybuilding stuff, Squats, dead lifts, and bench. So when I saw what Crossfit was and how it combined lifting and gymnastic elements I thought it looked like so much fun! I went to a foundations class later that year in Dec and got hooked. When your motivation is down, how do you find the drive to get up and come in? The people/community at the gym. I know that if I just show up I'll get motivated by something or someone. Seeing other people push themselves, hearing words of encouragement, someone making me laugh or smile, knowing I won't be there alone are all things that motivate me. What is your least favorite movement? I used to hate burpees and wallballs. Lately, I don't have a least favorite movement. I know that everything I do at the gym will make me better :) What is the next goal you hope to reach with Crossfit Cataclysm? I want to qualify to compete on a bigger stage (Granite Games, Wodapalooza, Fittest Experience, Regionals etc) either as an individual or on a team. What would you say to someone that has never tried CrossFit and looking to get started? Any tips or Advice? Just go for it! My best advice for a beginner is to trust your coach and don't let what you can't do (YET!) get to you. Focus on what you can do and keep a positive attitude! |
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