Liz D. has gained so much ground since joining EDCF with her mother, Mrs. Pam. Simply put, Liz puts in work and gets results. Liz is the definition of consistency. She has one of the best attendance rates since joining the gym and works hard everyday she’s here without complaint. She is your Athlete of the Month for September and probably deserves it for more than just this month. Great work Liz. We are proud to call you an EDCF athlete. A little more about Liz:
1. When did you join EDCF? How did you find the gym? What was your first impression or how did that first workout go?
– I joined EDCF in October of last year — Halloween was my first class, actually! My mom was the first person to tell me about CrossFit and suggested we check it out. We visited another gym before we found EDCF while running around the lake. Shortly thereafter, we signed up for the prep course and have been coming ever since! My first workout was pretty rough. I think I was sore for about 2 weeks STRAIGHT.
2. What class time do you attend the most, are there any regular members you work out with at that time?
– I usually attend 5:30 PM classes – me and mornings don’t get along too well. 🙂 Here’s my fav workout crew: Sarah, Jill, Amber, Holly, Angela, Shannon, and Lisette (my original workout buddy). They definitely push me! And of course my mom, Mrs. Pam. Moms are the best motivators, when they’re not heckling other members. Oh! And I can’t forget my two big, annoying bros Charles and Braz.
3. Tell us a little about yourself, What is your life like outside the gym? Where do you work, do you have kids/pets/husband/bf/partner?
– I graduated from SMU last year, and I’m working in my first ever big-girl job. I’m an engineer in app development at AT&T, all super techie stuff. No kiddos and no pets, but I’ve been with my boyfriend Roger for a few years. My dad likes him, which makes EVERYBODY happy. 🙂 Right now, I enjoy rollerblading on Katy Trail, hiking, and experimenting in the kitchen. But who knows, that might change soon!
4. What do you like about CrossFit or EDCF that keeps you coming back?
– CrossFit is addictive. It’s equal parts grueling and invigorating. EDCF is the first gym I’ve ever joined, and is by far the absolute best exercise experience I have ever had. Between Ryan coaching so patiently and Drew throwing weight on my bar when I’m not looking, EDCF is a perfect fit!
5. What is you favorite lift or exercise or type of workout? What is one of your short term and long term goals?
– My favorite exercise/movement is the pull-up, because I suck at it. And ONE DAY, I’ll be able to execute at least 2 of them….consecutively. Short term, I’d like to get through a wall walk before my body decides that I shouldn’t be on a wall upside down. Long term, I’d like to continue learning about health and fitness, challenging myself, and progressing in strength and endurance.