Member Spotlight - CrossFit Big Rock

MARCH ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Congratulations to KRISSY ROMANUS our March Athlete of the Month here at CrossFit Big Rock!

Krissy’s CrossFit story started with a Gift Certificate from her husband. Krissy’s hubby came in one day, bragging about what a cool wife he had and how he knew she’d love CrossFit. Boy was he right!

Krissy came in early January this year ready for the challenge. She walked in with that beaming sweet contagious smile and never looked back. Krissy continues to walk through our door with that same go get it attitude and that same beautiful smile each week.

“She simply lights up a room.”
“Class is always more fun when Krissy is there next to you!”
“Love how hard she works to learn new things.”
“Krissy is awesome! Her attitude lights other people up and her work ethic is top notch!”

Krissy answered a few questions for us…

What brought you in to CrossFit?
Curiosity, really. I had heard great things about it and was very interested and very intimidated. Talked about joining for months and months, and just kept talking…My husband actually had to sign me up to get my going and stop talking about it. So glad he did! All of the CFBR folks are great!

Did you play sports growing up?
Yep! Let’s see…Soccer, softball, then equestrian.

What motivates you to learn a new move?
The challenge. Well, actually the coaches. I wouldn’t do half the things I do now if you guys hadn’t had the confidence in me. I also enjoy watching all of the WODers – they all have such determination – and that is motivating.

Are you a traveler? If so, what is your favorite vacation spot?
Traveled a lot growing up – military family. SO – now in my older years, I don’t have the same travel bug as many people. We have a cabin out by Chelan that I really enjoy.

Favorite quote?
I have a favorite word…. “TIME”

FEBRUARY 2017 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Our February Athlete of the Month is Mr. Travis Fulton. Travis joined us when we first opened in May, 2015. He started coming into workout two times a week. But man that didn’t last long. He was instantly hooked, and that drive of his quickly increased pulling him into the box more and more frequently. If Travis didn’t have to travel for work, I think we’d see him almost everyday! What’s cool is this new passion of his pulls him into dropping-in on CrossFit boxes around the map. So cool! We thoroughly enjoy having Travis here at Big Rock. He’s extremely supportive of the members working out next to him. He’s constantly cheering them on. You can count on a good story, a good joke or a good whole-hearted laugh when Travis walks through the door. If you know Travis, you know how he works. He works hard. Travis has this energy that just doesn’t stop, it’s contagious. And Travis, we thank you for sharing it with us at CrossFit Big Rock!

What brought you to CrossFit? Curiosity – and then I was so bad at it , I had to come back and learn.

What is the biggest change you have noticed since coming? I’m stronger than I’ve ever been , and while we like to share our aches and pains, I actually have fewer pains than I did when I started.

What has been your biggest challenge? The olympic lifting. Technique is so important and I still struggle to get the movements right.

You have such a strong work ethic. Did you play sports in school? Thanks, I played soccer and raced bikes as a kid. I’m competitive and stubborn.

Do you have a favorite song? Changes all the time, right now my go-to is probably “Toes” by Zac Brown Band

What about a dream vacation? A month in the mountains

And best quote? Res Firma Mitescere Nescit – Literally “a firm resolve never falters”

JANUARY 2017 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH

Meet Dan Wallace our January Athlete of the Month

No doubt about why this guy is our athlete of the month. He comes early, works really hard and is willing to give it his all.
Thanks Dan for always having such a positive attitude and great work ethic.

We had a chance to ask Dan a couple of questions…

What got you started at CrossFit Big Rock?
My older brother Ron has been doing Crossfit for years and I always thought the workouts sounded TOUGH but fun. I tried Cindy in Oct of 2011 and got humbled really quick. Fast forward to 2015 when Andrew McKenzie mentioned I should come check it out when CFBR was preparing for the grand opening. The box is less than a mile a way from my home and now is a part of my life! 🙂 Thanks Andrew!
What drives you to keep working you hard?
CrossFit has changed my life in so many ways. I’ve positively changed the way I sleep, eat, and train plus I’ve made so many new friends that my entire outlook on everything has made a huge improvement. Every rep in every workout provides real time feedback on progress, so usually I know what needs some work and can gauge what is getting “easier”. I log all my lifts after every workout and like to see the gains (sometimes the dips) in progress.
What is your favorite vacation?
Anytime I can be on the beach and in the ocean with my family.
Favorite quote?
You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. – Wayne Gretzky
What do you love to see on the whiteboard?
Clean and Jerks, Deadlifts, Bench
What do you dread?
Bar Muscle Ups – because I think I’m close to getting these but haven’t dialed them in yet. 2017 will be the year I figure these out hopefully…
Any advice for someone wanting to try CrossFit out?
Relax. Do your best. Ask questions. Know that every workout will provide equal doses of personal growth and humility.

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