December 2019 Athlete of the Month - Greta A.

When asking the staff for their suggestions on the December Athlete of the Month, one name was consistent in every answer, “Greta.” For someone who has only been coming to this gym for a little over six months, Greta has impressed us and is one of the most respectful people I’ve met. Outside the gym, she is a mother of three girls (you may have seen them at the gym), college professor and clinical psychologist. As much as Greta may thank her good friend Angela for introducing her to the gym, I thank Angela even more. It’s such a great reflection of our community when good people enjoy their experiences and want their friends to experience the same. Greta was a college basketball player and played water polo through high school. Needless to say, she’s been an athlete her whole life. So when it came to starting CrossFit, she came with plenty of body awareness, balance and understanding of sport. This made her elements sessions very enjoyable for me. It’s exciting to teach movements to someone who is eager to learn and picks up on things very well. Not to mention, Greta enjoys the process of improving. She is always comes in to class with a big smile no matter how hectic her morning is going and has fun when she’s at the gym. Keep working hard and setting goals. You will get your toes to bar consistent this year for sure!!

Written by: Coach Rob Moloney


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Q&A

Why you started Crossfit?
I was looking for something to challenge me and help me get back into shape. Also, my friend Angela Vietmeier inspired me to give it a try. 

What’s your background? (Athletic)
I’ve played sports my entire life. The list is long but in high school it narrowed down to swimming, basketball and water-polo. I ended up playing basketball in college. 

How long have you been a member and how long have you been doing CrossFit?
I’ve been doing CrossFit for as long as I have been a member when I joined 6 months ago. 

What is your favorite thing about the gym?
There are a lot of favorites but I think the atmosphere has to be the top one. I love that the coaches really emphasize each person reaching their own best and recognizing that it looks different for each member. The members are really supportive of each other and it’s nice to be working out as an individual but with a collective mentality. 

What is the biggest challenge you have overcome since joining the gym?
Being able to stick to a routine of coming to the gym. Life doesn’t stop happening just because I want to go to the gym. 

What is your favorite moment at the gym so far?
Climbing the rope and when my toes actually touched the bar. 

What's your favorite "cheat" food?
Hands down salt and vinegar potato chips. Nothing compares. 

What would you say to someone who is thinking about starting?
As Nike would say, just do it. Give enough time to see the impact though. It is challenging, in a good way and ultimately really rewarding. 

What drives you?
I’m innately someone who likes to get it and do it right. I also really like a challenge. I can be a bit of a perfectionist too so I tend to work at it until I’ve got it. 

What is your biggest fitness goal right now?
Double unders and toes to bar. Though my toes touched the bar once, I would really like to turn it into regular thing.