A big congratulations goes out to Faye on being the Athlete Of The Month for October! This woman is determined to get better every time she steps foot inside the gym. She is very coachable and always has a great attitude even when faced with something she might not enjoy. Thanks for being such a good member, Faye. You’ve come a long way!
Here is what Faye ha to say about her experience at EDCF:
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 June 2014 when I moved to East Dallas after a very short stint at another CrossFit gym. My first impression was — these guys aren’t kidding around! I shortly realized that I was going to be pushed to my limit and this was nothing like I had ever experienced; inside or outside of CrossFit.
2. What class time do you attend the most, are there any regular members you work out with at that time?
I typically attend the evening classes. I really love that I get to spend the time with both regulars and also a great rotating cast of characters. One thing is for sure, they are all complete badasses and we all push and motivate each other every time!
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? What is your favorite hobby outside the gym?
When I am not at the gym, you can find me working my 9-5 at American Airlines headquarters, where I do a silly little thing business people like to call Marketing. In my free-time I enjoy running, rock climbing (both indoor and outdoor), and traveling the world (thanks to my airline travel benefits.) I love going on adventures with my husband, Zac, and our over-sized wolf pack (three rambunctious dogs.)
4. What do you like about CrossFit or EDCF that keeps you coming back?
Somehow I always find myself hating every workout while I am in the midst of it, and then when it’s all over I say, “Well, that was actually kinda fun!” It must be these damn mind games that make me keep coming back! But for real, it’s the community and the coaches. The coaches truly care about making us better athletes and that means a lot.
5. What is your favorite lift or exercise or type of workout? What is one of your short term and long term goals?
I really love those long, aerobic workouts that tend to make most people grimace. Throw running into any WOD and I’ll enjoy it. My short-term goal was to get a kipping pull-up — check! So, I guess logically my next short-term goal is to get a strict pull-up. Long-term goal…mobility, mobility, mobility!
