Member Spotlight - CrossFit Big Rock

JASON ROSS – JUNE 2025

*MEMBER SPOTLIGHT*

Jason is our Cardio King!! Like he mentions below, he came here for the cardio and the sweat. But what he didn’t realize then, was he was going to get a heck of a lot more. Jason is incredibly strong, in body weight movements and with the weights. And then when it’s all mixed together in a workout, he totally excels. He just keeps getting faster, stronger and has the best endurance. He always walks through the door wearing a huge smile, ready to work hard, and ready to support his fellow mates working out alongside him. We love having you in our Big Rock family!! Get to know Jason a bit more…

“My family moved to Duvall in July 2019, and my first ever CrossFit class was in December. I remember thinking “how hard can a burpee be?” More than 5 years later, I’m still finding out.

Although I like to say, “I’m here for the cardio,” I’m really here for all of it — especially the community. Going to CFBR is always a highlight of my day, and it’s so rewarding to suffer (in the best possible way) with your friends.

Outside the box, you can often find me running on the trail behind CFBR, at Parkrun on Saturday mornings, and at Eastside Runners Club track workouts, where I get to pretend I’m still on a track team while getting absolutely smoked by much older people.”

ADAIR HAWKINS – FEBRUARY 2025

*MEMBER SPOTLIGHT*

So many reasons why we chose Adair as our next Member Spotlight… her positive attitude, her passion and dedication to fitness, her commitment to health, her radiant smile, her upbeat personality, her support and encouragement given to every single CrossFit Big Rock member she works out with is top notch! Adair likes to claim she’s not a “natural”, but we beg to differ! So many years of CrossFit under her belt, and it shows. She proves it day in and day out! We love you Adair, love sweating with you, and love all the fun conversations you like to have after (and during!) workouts!!! Here’s a little a bit of info from Adair (who btw is Carnation’s new MAYOR!)…

“I am someone who has always loved exercise, but unlike many CrossFitters, I have never been a natural athlete. I started working out at CrossFit Big Rock because the classes were at the same time that I happened to have childcare. I didn’t know that CFBR was exactly what I needed for not only my physical health, but my mental health as well.

What I love most about Big Rock is the incredible positive energy and acceptance for all fitness levels. I love that I show up, and the coaches have already decided on the workout. I love that the coaches will personalize any workout for my level of fitness. The camaraderie of other members has been unbelievable!”

JOE JYONS – OCTOBER 2024

So many things to say about Joe, not even sure where to begin… Joe is the best person to pump you up, workout next to, whine about your aches and pains to, have a drink with, laugh with, lift with, get motivation from, the list goes on and on. We are so grateful for you Joe!!! Here’s his story…

“When Corey messaged me about being member of the month and asked for this write up I blushed and immediately felt this could be a love letter to CrossFit or a thank you to Corey and Tess for helping me find something I didn’t know I needed. I’ve been involved in sports for most of my life as a player or a coach, but like a lot of people getting older made me softer, weaker, and more comfortable. Big Rock has helped change all of that for me.

My CrossFit adventure started with a winning bid at the 2018 REF auction. That bid got me a t-shirt, a coffee mug, and a 1-month membership at CF Big Rock. It took me about 4 months to put that membership to work. Showing up for my first workout I thought I was pretty fit and strong, I was quickly humbled. That workout took me out of my comfort zone from the jump. That discomfort was the spark I needed to make a commitment…I was hooked.

I happily refer to my favorite obsession as adult PE, and to me that’s the best description of what we get to do at Big Rock. Like PE, when I walk through the door for a workout and get a 1-hour mental break from life that leaves me fitter, stronger, and less stressed than when I walked in. I show up and get to work out with great coaches, sweat with friends, and go heavy with a bunch of happy apes. You don’t get this feeling going solo at Planet Fitness. Comradery, encouragement, sh*t talking, and competition with yourself or others is all community.

At 46 with a bunch of new parts I’m in the best shape of my life. My time here at Big Rock and inability to do anything in moderation is what got me here. It’s been a great place for me to grow physically and keep myself sane in an insane world. The community Corey and Tess have created is fantastic and I feel truly grateful for getting to be a part of it.

As dumb as most auction purchases are, the t-shirt, mug, and 1-month membership was easily one of the best buys I’ve ever made and looking back I would have happily paid a lot more.”

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