Joanna is a staple at our 5am class, she travels sometimes for business but if she is in town she will be at the gym. She brings some toughness to a class with mostly dudes, Ian says "she never quits and always shows up!" Age: 48
Occupation: Franchise Sales Manager at Avery Dennison
How
long have you been CrossFitting? 3 years
Favorite
Exercise or (WOD) Workout of Day? Deadlifts or
back squats!!!
Least
favorite exercise or (WOD) Workout of Day? Anything that
involves thrusters.
When
did you realize that CrossFit was right for you? My sister took me to my first class and I loved it!! It’s different every
day and love the people.
Do
you remember your first workout? Wall balls
and ring rows.
What
were your thoughts after your first CrossFit experience? What a blast! Even though I was exhausted I still was smiling.
Who
was your childhood Hero? My Dad!!
Always been there for me and gave me a great work ethic and my dry sense of
humor.
What
is your favorite Quote? Don’t count the days, make the
days count. - Muhammad Ali
What
can’t you live without? Coffee ☕️ oh and
music!
What
has been the biggest improvement in your CrossFit game that you have seen? Sooo many to mention. Able to to TTB, OHS with actual weight on the
bar, back squat close to 200lbs... sooo many!!!
What's
the biggest lifestyle/behavioral/health improvement have you seen from
CrossFit? I have asthma and I no longer need a daily inhaler
or rescue inhaler. Dropped over 20lbs. Have tons and tons of energy!!
Coolest
place you've ever done CrossFit? Honolulu
Hawaii
Do
you have any future CrossFit goals? - I would
like to be able to do pull ups!!! Handstand PU!!
What
are your future life goals not related to CrossFit? Get my daughter through college.
What's
your favorite part being a part of CrossFit Cameron Park? Great people!!!
Which
class time do you usually attend? 5am
What
advice do you have for anyone thinking about starting? Don’t compete with everyone just go at your pace and you will make
progress.
Tell
us more about yourself and your athletic background? I have been athletic my entire life enjoy all sports.
