Member Spotlight

Congratulations to LISA MUNDY our April Athlete of the Month!

Lisa joined CrossFit Big Rock when we first opened up our doors in May and has continued to be one of our most consistent athletes. Lisa walks through our door with a smile on her face EVERYTIME! She’s eager to tackle what’s on that whiteboard EVERYTIME! Lisa is always working on learning or improving her skills. In the past few months, Lisa has got her Toes To Bar, Double Unders, Rope Climbs, and continues to lift heavier and go faster. Just last week she got her first (and second and third…) PULLUPS!!! We can’t wait to see what she’ll do here in the years to come!

Get to know Lisa a little bit better…

What do you do when you’re not here at CrossFit? 
Play outdoors with my husband Ryan and our two girls; hiking, golfing or riding bikes.  The girls learned to ski this year, which was a ton of fun for us to teach them, and watch them love it!

What makes you come in and train on days when you don’t want to? 
There are so many, it’s tough to narrow down to one.
I love the variety of WODs. Every day is something new, and working different parts of your body with a combo of cardio and strength based movements.
The competitive and supportive environment is also another driving factor, which adds to the motivation.
Pushing me out of my comfort zone.  When my alarm goes off at 5am, and I just want to push snooze, it’s the addictive drive of CrossFit that bounces me out of bed to see what today’s new challenge will be.

What is your favorite food? Peanut butter pretzels with a local IPA!

What’s your favorite movement?  After 16.1 my new favorite is front rack walking lunges, my quads, glutes and hamstrings were on fire, but an area I want to work.  I also love T2B and thrusters.

What’s one thing you would like to accomplish within CFBR in the next year?
Bar muscle ups, consecutive pullups and increasing weight on many of the weighted movements.

Name something about yourself that’s a little known fact.
In 2012, I completed 12 events (actually 13) 1 a month for the year.  I completed 6 bigger events, and 7 smaller ones; 3 ½ half marathons, 2 sprint triathlons, a 12K, and a couple 5K and mud runs sprinkled in-between.  It was a fun challenge that kept me training through the whole year.  The triathlons were probably my biggest hurdle, since I am not an athletic swimmer, but made up time on my bike and run. Each year, I now look to complete a new challenging event.  Last year was the RAGNAR, this year the CrossFit Open, and next summer the STP is on my list to do.

Here is what some of your fellow athletes had to say about you:
“Lisa comes to the gym with a smile on her face every time.  She’s works hard with no complaints and has steadily improved.  She’s always striving to learn more. She’s always open and eager to listen to suggestions and direction. I think she’s been a great addition to our CrossFit family.”
“Lisa has the best attitude!”
“It’s always fun to workout next to Lisa. She’s always so positive and encouraging!”
“I am so impressed with Lisa’s drive and determination. She really has come a far way since last Spring. She always stays after class to work on something new or master a skill.  And all with a smile!”

AIDAN JONES is our March Athlete of the Month.

Aiden is one of the most determined athletes we have.  Quiet, poised and more than ready to throw down. Every Friday night he chips away a move until what was hard now looks easy. Proud of you Aiden!

We asked Aiden a few questions and here is what he had to say:

What do you do when you’re not here?
Mostly I just watch TV and hang out.
What makes you come in and train on days when you don’t want to?
I don’t normally have days where I don’t want to go in.
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Snatch.
What is something you would like to accomplish within CF in the next year?
Sub 5 minute Fran.
Name something about yourself that is a little known fact.
I actually enjoy learning math and how to solve problems.

Here is what some of your fellow athletes had to say about you:

Works Hard.
Always shows up.
Good attitude.
Determined.
Always amazed at how much he puts into his workout.

Our February Athlete of the Month:
STACY HIGHLAND

We asked Stacy a few questions and here is what she had to say:

What do you do when you’re not here?
When I am not at CF I like to spend time with my family.
What makes you come in and train on days when you don’t want to?
Coming to the gym is more than just working out my body, it’s challenging my mind.  The days I don’t want to come are the days I know I mentally need it the most.
What’s your favorite CF movement?
Is that a serious question?! BURPEES!
What is something you would like to accomplish within CF in the next year?
I want to be able to consistently do bar muscle ups and PR my cleans.
Name something about yourself that is a little known fact.
Hmm…I once climbed Mt St Helens. I also used to want to be a race car driver for a living. Lol!

Why does that not surprise us about you? We love how you are always game for anything, competition, WOD night, new moves.

Here is what some of your fellow athletes had to say about you:

“She always has a smile on her face and is very supportive of all folks.”
” Stacy is a bad*@@!!”
“Such determination.”
” I love Stacy’s get-after-it attitude! Whether the WOD on the board is something she loves or something she doesn’t quite love, she always goes after it and gives it her all!”