Meet Elizabeth Eggert!

Bench Press
5-5-5-5-5

Then 3 Rounds of :45 work, :15sec rest
Bench Press 135/85
Box Jump 24"/20"
Double Unders
Kettlebell Sumo Deadlift High Pull 70/53
Row for Calories 

    For a long time my dad had been trying to get me to join him in a WOD. But seeing the astonishing exhaustion he endured after doing these workouts involving large tires and barbells made me turn the other way and simply say “noo thank you.” To be honest I was really intimidated. Everyone seemed so extreme and I didn’t know if I wanted that level of competitive intensity. I heard from other people that the trainers make you work until you puke, and the concept of someone screaming in your face as you cry and throw up from exhaustion did not particularly appeal to me. I was fine sticking with the elliptical.

    But then one day, something clicked, and I decided to give Crossfit a try. Maybe it was the excruciating boredom of the same routines at the gym, or the results, which were mediocre at best. But I feel it was mostly my lack of motivation for really anything, not only working out. I needed both a mental and physical boost and finally recognized that Crossfit could be the solution.

    I met with Brooke for the first time in November of last year. I remember immediately being in awe of this small, sharp-mouthed coach who was probably the fittest female I’ve ever met. Even though I knew it was unreasonable, I couldn’t help but compare myself to her and the intense Level 1 athletes. I couldn’t do a pull up, remember the names of any lift, stretch, or piece of equipment, and I overall felt pretty weak. But Brooke was so encouraging and patient, and the whole atmosphere at the box was so fun that I had to keep coming back.

    I started off coming twice a week, slowly learning movements and getting accustomed to the types of workouts. Then I moved on to three times a week; then four…I couldn’t get enough.

    Now I’m hooked on Crossfit…I definitely drank the Kool-Aid. So why do I love Crossfit? What exactly has caused such an addiction? I figured a list would suffice.

I love Crossfit because…

#1 I’ve become stronger.

#2 despite the strenuous workouts I have more energy.

#3 it has shown me that I am capable of more than I thought. I still surprise myself at the weight I can lift and the movements I am learning.

#4 I’ve met people not only from CFES, but also students who are going to my college from around the country who also Crossfit. Talking about Crossfit with people has helped me make new friendships and served as a basis of conversation with people I haven’t talked to in awhile.

#5 the hardcore (intimidating Level 1) athletes inspire me to push myself harder.

#6 how I feel after a strong workout…that is after the nausea dies down…but the feeling of exhaustion and satisfaction is awesome.

#7 the cult-like atmosphere- the extreme dedication to checking the website every day, the nonstop talk about workouts or PRs or anything Crossfit-related, the barbeques they host, and the people who are really just one big family.

#8 I never get bored!! It’s exciting not knowing what you’ll be lifting, throwing, pushing, or climbing each day!

#9 I’ve learned a lot about nutrition (thank you Anne and Brooke!) that will help me during college and mainly the rest of my life.

#10 BROOKE! She pushes me every day and is a great, supportive coach.

#11 the emotional attachment I have with it. I’ve never been so passionate about working out before. When I don’t perform as well as I think I could have, I get mad and frustrated. And when I succeed, the feeling of accomplishment is that much greater.

#12 finally, with all honesty I feel like a badass when I say I do Crossfit and people’s jaws drop.

    My passion for Crossfit is growing and I will continue doing it through college and hopefully long after. I’m lucky to have become a part of the Crossfit community at a younger age because what I’ve learned about fitness and nutrition will help me live a healthier and longer life. Overall Crossfit has done more for me than I ever thought it would. It’s gotten me off the couch eating junk after school and made me more active. Thanks to Crossfit, I’m at last feeling young and fit…soon I’ll be feeling like a 5-year-old again.