Laurie is a bright spot in the gym as she quietly and diligently works towards her goals nearly every day. She has made so many crazy gains this year, earned through pure hard work and persistence (muscle ups and near body weight snatch, anyone?). She has an ever humble and positive attitude and a very grounded perspective on things. I’m always happy to see her as she always has an encouraging smile and word to share. She is someone whose dedication and attitude I truly admire, and I couldn’t think of a more deserving member of the month!
Laurie is an amazing teammate and training partner. She is in the gym before me and leave after me. She works technique and follows the programming to a T. This is hard to do. After three hours and there is still an item left unchecked, she stays to check it. This is hard to do. Laurie sets an example we are proud of and displayed her hard earned ability at the MAAC this year. We are so glad she is with us and congratulate her on earning member of the month!! We see you!
Laurie has been really hitting it hard for a long time. She’s come SO far this past year and definitely deserves to be recognized. She’s set an example for other women in the gym to follow in order to get better and achieve their goals. She also represented our gym at the MAAC and did an awesome job.
Laurie once told me a childhood story about riding a bike as fast as she could because some boys didn’t think she could do it because she’s a girl. It led to a pretty crazy injury, but that quiet competitive spirit lives on today. She puts in her time, works on the details of perfecting a movement, never complaining, never bolstering, just quiet and consistent work to prove to herself that she can do it. Or maybe she’s still trying to prove those boys wrong?
She is the definition of how to properly train. She doesn’t go heavier or onto the next step of a progression until she masters the step she is on. The result is that she probably moves better than anyone in the gym. Hard work and persistence pays off.
Words from Laurie:
Started CrossFit: 2014
What is your fitness background: Some gymnastics as a kid
Favorite Movement: As of this year ALL of them. Goal was to get all movements by the end of 2017, so I’ve been enjoying playing around with those more. However, snatching will always be a favorite. Nothing else like it.
Least Favorite Movement: None! I’ve found that what you think is your least favorite movement, eventually turns into one you hope to see in WODs.
Occupation: Interior Design Assistant
Tell us something we don’t know about you: Huge soft spot for animals. I’m that personal that will stop traffic to get a turtle out of street.
Words to live by or Favorite Quote: “It’s not who you are that holds you back, it’s who you think you are not.” -Anonymous
How has CrossFit affected your life outside the gym: In countless ways, but mostly it has completely changed my perception of what a healthy lifestyle is.
What do you enjoy most about PUSH: I enjoy being surrounded by people who are determined. Everyone there is on a mission, it doesn’t matter what their goal is.
Fill in the Blank:
I like…lifting EMOM’s, good coffee, and my cat.
I eat…everything that is gluten free/dairy free.
I want to…try new sports like swimming and surfing.
I am…forever grateful for PUSH511
Favorite Athlete: All of the female Games athletes & Josh Bridges because of his intensity in events. Gets you pumped up!
