I started CrossFit in February 2011. Prior to joining, I was doing a lot of running but was bored and not challenged. As a 37-year old wife and a mom of three, my time is limited for working out. After attending two CrossFit sessions I had found a new passion that fit my schedule.

When I first started CrossFit I couldn't do a push up and I had no clue what a GHD machine was. Well…now I can do push ups and I am extremely familiar with the GHD!

CrossFit has become a complete addiction for me, giving me a whole new level of confidence in myself. I am now stronger and have muscles that I never knew existed. I look forward to going to the gym because I know that it's my one hour of the day where I am going to push my body, even on a bad day, and feel fantastic in the end.

I love the camaraderie and the encouragement of all the members in the gym, both men and women. The coaches really take their time to get to know each individual's strengths and weaknesses and push you just far enough. There's nothing like hearing "add more weight to the bar" from Coach Brian and receiving that smile from him when I accomplish a new PR on a lift.

I am also becoming a "cool mom" and role model for my kids. My 6-year old daughter said to me, "That was cool mom when you did those handstands. I didn't know you could do that." Or when she sees the calluses on my hands and realizes that mom can swing from the monkey bars too (pull up bars in my case). Thank you CrossFit Flood and all of the members that continue to push me forward!