Hey Friends!
It’s that time! Yesssss – we get to showcase one of our awesome members. This month we’re excited about showing off someone who has been doing extra work to shore up weaknesses (and it shows), while continuing to build on strengths. This person has done an amazing job of infusing the gym as part of their routine, and their consistency shows (with PRs and improved movement all the time). We’re so happy and lucky to recognize January’s “CrossFitter of the Month”…
Caroline! Thanks for always bringing awesome energy to the gym with you!
Name: Caroline Cropp
Age: 33
Occupation: Financial advisor
What was your exercise experience prior to CrossFit?
I was really sporty growing up – I did most sports at school, but my passion was football (soccer) I played competitively for 20years and also represented my county.
How long have you been doing CrossFit and why do you choose to CrossFit?
I started Crossfit in 2013 twice a week, when I retired from football in 2014 I started going 4/5 a week. I used to play football with Sam Briggs who took up Crossfit and progressed into the fittest woman on earth in 2013! I played football with Denise Thomas at Leeds united and seeing her promote the sport in the USA and all over the world on her Level 1 courses inspired me to give it a go. I wanted to do something that would challenge me on a daily basis and also still allow me to have a bit of competition too.
What is your favourite part about CrossFit?
It’s all about the people, back in England when I started Crossfit I made some of the best friendships ever and are still going strong even though I am in a different country and moving here I have gained so many new friends. It’s also pushing yourself beyond what you think your capabilities are. It has encouraged me to live a better life.
What are the accomplishments you are proud of? (Crossfit or non-CrossFit related)
Moving to a new country! Passing all my financial/retirement planning exams in less than a year, also plenty of football achievements with winning the reserve league cup in my final season. CrossFit related it would be doing the open last year and being able to rx all the wods. Which was major progress from the year before only managing to rx 3 of them.
Favourite workout or lift?
Love a clean – worked on my technique for the past few months and finally seeing some good results, I also love overhead squats. One of my fave hero wods is whitten. I also like team or partner workouts that are long grinders, as long as there’s not too many gymnastic movements.
Anything else you would like to share please feel free
even with having a shoulder injury for the last 6ish weeks – the coaches have been amazing keeping me involved in class and helping switch movements up! And Steph and Kristen – Thank you for your time and help with my rehab you guys are fab!
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