What do you do when you’re not at CFA?
I am a senior at GV so I am usually at my internship or hanging out with my roommate.
What do you do for a living?
Full-time student for the next couple of months.
How has your fitness changed since joining?
I am stronger and can do things a year ago I never would have imagined being able to do.
When did you realize that CrossFit was right for you?
I realized CF was for me when I started going to class because of the people there and not what the workout might be. Although getting a good workout is something I want, the community, whether it’s at 7AM or 4PM, is what brings me back day after day!
What movement do you despise over everything and why?
Any gymnastics because I am not very good at it (but I’m getting better).
What has been your all-time favorite moment at CFA? So many fun moments!
My favorite memory at CFA has been the mini challenge Leah and I had for our air squat challenge. We were both frantically doing air squats to try and beat each other!
What motivates you during a tough workout?
Knowing everyone else is dying with me – it somehow makes it better knowing you’re not the only one suffering through a workout.
What’s something about you that most people at the gym don’t know?
I am a twin (and yes we’re identical).
If you had to describe your CrossFit experience in one word, what would it be?
Eye-opening.
If you could write your own workout for a day, what would it be?
Buy in 400m run then 30-20-10 of DB box step overs & Power cleans then buy out 400m run
What would you recommend to someone who is just starting out with CrossFit?
Go at your own pace. You’re going to try and match the “best” person in class’ pace or weight and it’s going to end up biting you in the butt. It doesn’t matter if you Rx or not as long as you worked YOUR hardest and to the best of YOUR abilities. We’re all at different points in fitness and in life and that’s okay!
If you could have one skill or characteristic of another member at CFA what and from whom would it be?
Dom – she has the ability to put her pride aside and make herself better even if she isn’t the “best” in class. A few months ago she couldn’t do doubles and there have been numerous WODs that instead of doing singles, she decided to do her doubles no matter how long it took her and now she whips out doubles like it’s no big deal.
Quick Questions:
- Favorite Cheat meal: A donut
- Favorite Workout song: Anything as long as it’s loud
- Favorite Place You Have Traveled: Copenhagen, Denmark
- Favorite TV Show:One Tree Hill
- Favorite CrossFit Games Athlete: Colten Mertens
Coaches’ Comment:
Josie has been with us since last August and has been such a great addition to the gym! With her graduating and moving back to Iowa soon, we wanted to celebrate her as our Member of the Month before she goes. Josie has been super consistent and has leveled up every element of her fitness since she started. Beyond the stats, she’s become such a welcoming part of our community. We’re proud of you, Josie, and can’t wait to see what’s next for you. Keep up the amazing work!