170510 - Faces of Choice City - Andrea

Meet Miss Andrea! Her smile is permanently plastered on her face and her hugs are second to none! She's a sweetheart and a hard worker! When she arrived to CO, she was looking for community and we've embraced her as a loved part of the fit family!

Tell us about yourself.
My name is Andrea! I am 24. I am from Cleveland, OH area and I went to Ohio State University. I graduated with a double major in Speech and Hearing Science AND Biology in 2015. Now I work as a chemist Tolmar Pharmaceuticals. My boyfriend, Kyle, got a job as an Engineer at Wolf Robotics here in Fort Collins so we moved here in 2015. We lived in Texas for 9 months shortly after that to do sight support but were back by August of 2016. I like camping, cross stitching, quilting, and I LOVE movies!

Why do you CrossFit?
I CrossFit so I can be better at hiking. Better at everyday things, picking up things and moving things. Also because it’s fun. So why I started, when we moved here in August, I didn’t know anyone so I was trying to find a way to meet people. I knew “globo” gyms didn’t do that for you, you don’t get to know people there. And also I figured that I needed something to push me and the best way I’m pushed is by people keeping me accountable by asking me where I am and keeping me encouraged.

What makes Choice City so special?
So, when I first started, I put out feelers to the different CrossFit gyms in town, I reached out and it took most gyms about a week to get back to me. Coach Michael got back to me same day and set up the introduction session that week. I needed people so the rush to start was good for me. My first class was a Ladies Night, everyone was so welcoming and friendly. It felt like warm and home. It becomes your second home.

Strength - Bench Press
Percentages are based off of last week's modified 1RM (old 1RM plus 5#)
10@EB
3@70%
3@80%
3+@90%

WOD - "Tailpipe" 
In teams of 2: 
3 rounds (each)
250m Row
Hold KBs in front rack position #55s/#35s