What do you do when you’re not at CFA?
I spend as much time as I can with my family and friends.
What do you do for a living?
I’m retired, so every day looks a little different!
How has your fitness changed since joining?
I have more endurance, more strength, and more self-confidence. My balance and flexibility have also improved.
When did you realize that CrossFit was right for you?
On day one! The coaches and the community made me feel so welcomed and encouraged.
What movement do you despise most and why?
Burpees
What has been your all-time favorite moment at CFA? So many fun moments!
When my daughter walked in and saw me at CrossFit for the first time. She was shocked, the look on her face was priceless!
What motivates you during a tough workout?
Telling myself, “just try your best.”
What’s something most people at the gym don’t know about you?
I was once on America’s Funniest Home Videos! My husband actually proposed during a skydiving canopy stack. They even flew us out to Hollywood, where we wore our skydiving gear with our parachutes draped over the audience seats. We even had a scripted line to say, it was an unforgettable experience! If you’re wanting to watch, the show aired on 10/14/1990.
If you had to describe your CrossFit experience in one word, what would it be?
Amazing.
If you could write your own workout for a day, what would it be?
Any type of weightlifting.
What would you recommend to someone just starting CrossFit?
Anybody at any age can benefit from CrossFit.
If you could have one skill or characteristic of another CFA member, what would it be?
I admire everyone at CFA, but especially the women. They’re such an inspiration and show what we can achieve.
Quick Questions
- Favorite Cheat meal: Pizza
- Favorite Workout song: I like it all
- Favorite Place You Have Traveled: Switzerland or Costa Rica
- Favorite TV Show: HGTV House Hunters
- Favorite CrossFit Games Athlete: Dani Speegle
Coaches’ Comment
It has been wonderful to see Carol become so involved with CrossFit since July of last year. She is always an enthusiastic and upbeat presence at our 7 a.m. class. One day, she joined us out of the blue after hearing great things about the gym from her daughter and son-in-law, Amy and Varun, and has been with us ever since. While visiting Arizona last winter, she also spent a few months at another local CrossFit gym. Carol will be the first to tell you that her fitness level has significantly improved over the past year: she’s stronger, has better mobility, and her endurance has vastly improved. We are proud of all the hard work Carol puts in at the gym, and she has been an inspiration to those around her. Keep up the great work, Carol!
