170412 - Faces of Choice City - Katie

Katie is our runner extraordinaire and master of marathons! She joined us to diversify her fitness and improve her running! This amazing lady is passionate about her sport,her job helping people with nutrition, her animals, and of course CrossFit! She may be quiet but she is fierce and always ready for a challenge! 

Tell us about yourself!
I was originally born in Steamboat and when my parents divorced I moved to Vermont with my mom. I spend most of my life between Vermont and Colorado. I ended up back in Colorado in 2001 to go to the University of Colorado and I have been here ever since. I went to graduate school at Colorado State for human nutrition and I am currently working as a Registered Dietitian. I think most people know me as a runner, but I also love to ski. Another fact that many people don't know about me is that I had a double major in college and my second major was in studio art. I have a creative side and love to paint.

Why do you "CrossFit"? 
I started crossfit because I was interested in trying something new and working on my weaknesses. My dad and stepmom go to crossfit up in Steamboat and I went a few times up there when I visited them. I always thought I was athletic, but I could not do a squat and this really upset me. I decided that I would join a gym in Fort Collins and chose Choice City because I liked the description on the website. Micheal got back to me right away and that impressed me as well. I have been doing crossfit for a little over a year and I have noticed that while training for my marathon last June I was able to run less mileage. I feel stronger than I ever have in my entire life and I have developed skills that I would never have been able to develop on my own. I will continue to do crossfit because it is constantly challenging me and I believe it has helped me become a more well rounded athlete.

What makes Choice City so special? 
Choice city is special because I feel comfortable there. I can ask questions and not feel stupid. Especially in the beginning when i had no idea what EMOM meant or what the heck a double under was. Michael patiently worked with me to improve my squat technique and is good about pushing me when I need it or reminding me to back off when I am feeling under the weather. I do most of my run training by myself and I really appreciate having the community at crossfit. It definitely helps to have other people there to offer support and high fives after the workout.

Bench
10 @ EB
3 @ 70%
3 @ 80%
3+ @ 90%

WOD
"Mary"
AMRAP 20:
5 HSPU
10 alternating pistols
15 pull-ups