CONGRATULATIONS LAURA SCOTT!
Laura has been a member of PUSH for just over a year and oh my the things she has done & will continue to do!
Laura is relatively new to intense fitness training. Before joining PUSH11 she couldn’t do one strict pull up and she had never competed in a CrossFit competition before. However, she placed third at her first PUSH winter games and last week, during 19.4, she did a total of 20 strict pull ups! Though this is quite impressive, anyone who knows Laura won’t be surprised. Laura shows a lot of heart, grit, and determination every day that she walks into the gym. At the same time she is as warm, welcoming, and gregarious as anyone I have ever met. Everyone at PUSH loves her and she really appreciates and loves our own little community. I’m so proud of how far Laura has come in her fitness journey and I can’t wait to see her continue to thrive in the future.
She’s a badass scientist that won’t take a PhD as “good enough” and is pursuing an MD as well. Does research on Parkinson’s and finds time to crush it in the gym with her boo. Literally throws herself into PUSH and made a big dent in her dub progression in my clinic. Her gifts are always more CrossFit opportunities haha. She’s an inspiration for sure.
Laura has made huge improvements over the past few months and it has been awesome to see! She works super hard every week to get better and better. She also has the best outlook and attitude! She is so sweet, always smiling, and always cheering other people on. I love working out with her :)
Laura has been crushing it in the gym. She is consistently challenging herself to push harder and do more. She is PRi’ng lifts, excelling in her pull up programming and competed in her first CrossFit competition! She truly is an inspiration to me and the other woman in the gym to work harder.
What I admire most about Laura is her drive and perseverance to become a better athlete. Whether in the beast cave or during a WOD, Laura is always pushing herself to give 100%, seeking ways to improve and hone her skills, and encouraging others.
Not to mention, she is a super sweet and kind person with an awesome dog named Rory!
Laura is always a joy to have in class. She has a positive energy about her that’s hard not to notice. She’s been busting her ass to get better every day. Since starting at PUSH she’s thrown herself into all of our activities, clinics, events, and programming. She’s made huge progress in a small amount of time. PUSH is a happier place when she’s there.
Insight from the Rockstar herself!
Started CrossFit: May 2018
What is your fitness background: lots and lots of volleyball, bad long distance runner (I tried so hard to like it, but I honestly hate it), tons of yoga
Favorite Movement: box jump
Least Favorite Movement: thrusters, snatches are a close second
Occupation: PhD student
Tell us a little bit about yourself and your family: I grew up outside of Ann Arbor and then moved to rural eastern NC in middle school. I am product of good old-fashioned IVF. I have a twin sister and we are complete opposites. I grew up on a farm and learned how to drive at the age of 7, had a “pet” cow named Chili Meat (who lived up to his name), and know how to pickle most vegetables.
Tell us something we don’t know about you: I love playing pranks. I played pranks on most (if not all) of my high school teachers and college professors. My high school principle threatened to withhold my diploma if I didn’t stop.
Favorite Quote: honestly, I quote a lot of TV shows and movies. Friends is my go-to (Phoebe and Chandler are the best) and Horrible bosses is the most quotable movie ever.
Also, I freaking love Charlie Day.
How has CrossFit affected your life outside the gym: It has taught me mental toughness and perseverance. Before CrossFit, I got defeated very easily. While my PhD has taught me how to problem solve and grind through all of the failures, it didn’t really change my attitude towards failing. I just always felt defeated. CrossFit has changed that. Now I feel like any progress, no matter how small, is progress. And every failure is something to learn from. If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you. Wait, maybe that’s my favorite quote?
What do you enjoy most about PUSH: The people are AMAZING. I was so intimidated when I first joined. Tom was super in to CrossFit but the movements and weights made me uncomfortable. As soon as I started talking to coaches and members, I started to feel at home. They made complex movements accessible and attainable. I also learned that it’s all a process and you have to start somewhere. And I started at 0 pull-ups.
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I like… more like LOVE dogs. They’re awesome.
I eat… oh my god, any type of potato. But mashed potatoes are the best. Also, falafel is amazing.
I do… not like country music :(
I am… very directionally challenged. Which way is north? I don’t know. I am a frequent user of Google maps.
Favorite Cheat Meal… Jasa Kabob!! Or a huge cheese burger with French fries, a milk shake, and beer
Favorite Real-Life Hero/Athlete… the notorious RBG. Seriously Ruth Bader Ginsburg is an inspirational human being.
