Where are you from? I'm originally from Las Vegas but was born in Thousand Oaks. I lived in Sin City from 5-20 and then lived in Denver, Santa Fe, New Orleans and have called Philly home for the past 8 years <3
What do you do for work?
I manage a vintage retail business! It's called Good's Vintage and is located in the Italian Market in South Philly. We are known for having a great jewelry collection, but also have clothing and home goods too. I've had a couple of gym members stop on by. If you're ever walking down 9th St. come say hi!
What’s podcast are you currently into?
Oooooo what a juicy question. I feel like you can tell a lot about a person by what podcasts they listen to. Despite not playing myself, I love listening to Dungeons and Dragons actual play podcasts. They're so fun and entertaining - the perfect thing to listen to while cooking. I would love to join my first DnD campaign if anyone needs another player! I also listen to The Daily from NYT and NPR for the news. Then I round out my podcasts with some sports, usually No Dunks which is a basketball podcast.
What is your pre or post workout fueling routine?
I HATE working out after eating so I usually don't eat for a couple of hours before a workout. And then I try to eat as much as I can post workout haha. No real rhyme or reason to it. I just try listening to my body and gives it what it needs when it asks for it.
What minor, everyday inconvenience drives you crazy? Oh, there's so many to choose from! Because it's summertime, I'll say it's bug bites right now. I wish no ill will towards any animal except mosquitoes. I wish bad things upon all of them!
If you had 36 hours without responsibilities & a free flight (starting right now) where would you go?
Hmmm, I’d go see my friend up in Quebec. She just had her first kid recently and I'd love to meet them! And of course spend time with her and her husband as well :)
How did you end up at CrossFit 2 Street?
My ex got me into CrossFit. Her and her sister were big into it so I decided to give it a try. I'm so glad I did because it has been a perfect outlet for me to be athletic and get back into shape. I really enjoy it!
Advice for new CrossFit / BootCamp athletes…
Be compassionate with your progress. CrossFit workouts are HARD. Show up consistently and do your best that day. Listen to your body and don't try to push too hard too fast. Revel in the process and accept wherever you are. Just by showing up you are keeping a promise to yourself and participating in self care. Take pride in that. Everything else is extra.
What’s your proudest 2St accomplishment?
I've been particularly proud of consistently showing up for almost 2 years! It's been so rewarding to feel my progress in my strength, flexibility, mood and energy levels as I continue to show up for myself. I just set a new PR in deadlift and squats 2 weeks ago and I'm still riding the high from that. Never did I think I could lift that much but now I think I could lift even more! Wild.
