Carolina CrossFit » Articles http://carolinacrossfit.org Forging Elite Fitness Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:00:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Ben Waller http://carolinacrossfit.org/ben-waller http://carolinacrossfit.org/ben-waller#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 02:00:50 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=5025 Age: 22

Occupation: CCF Intern/RUF Intern (Reformed University Fellowship, College ministry)

CrossFit-ing since: November 2009

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I am a huge music fan and have been playing guitar for about 7 years.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: learning how to push myself to the edge mentally/physically. I will have to give some of that credit to Paul, because for some reason when he yells at me I always want to keep going! In general though, I am doing things I never thought I could do from crossfit.

Favorite WOD: grace, charleston 9, g.i. jane, anything with rope climbs or overhead lifts

Least Favorite WOD: Paul. no doubt. almost killed me

What do you do outside of CrossFit: play sports, play music, watch movies, raise support for my ministry, hang out and take it easy

A quote that inspires you:“For me, to live is Christ, to die is gain” -The apostle Paul (Phillipians 1:21)

“It’s not about how hard you can hit, but how hard you can GET hit and keep moving forward” -Rocky Balboa
]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/ben-waller/feed 0 Brandi Newman http://carolinacrossfit.org/brandi-newman http://carolinacrossfit.org/brandi-newman#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 02:00:04 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4927 Age: 28

Occupation: Paralegal

CrossFit-ing since: December 2009

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I am a Pescetarian.  I only eat fish-no beef, pork or poultry.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: I’ve always been a runner but never did much weightlifting.  Crossfit has definitely made me love weightlifting and turned me into a better athlete all around.  I am addicted now and can’t see myself ever going to another gym.  Now if I could just get a pull-up!!

Favorite WOD: Anything with running, kettlebells or rope climbs.

Least Favorite WOD: Anything with snatches or overhead squats.

What do you do outside of CrossFit: Raise my little sister, boyfriend and personal zoo of 3 dogs, 2 cats and 2 ferrets.

A quote that inspires you: “Run like hell and get the agony over with.”

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/brandi-newman/feed 0 Karen Crumpton http://carolinacrossfit.org/karen-crumpton http://carolinacrossfit.org/karen-crumpton#comments Fri, 02 Jul 2010 02:00:13 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4880 Age: 45

Occupation: Human Resources, American Red Cross, gimme some blood.

CrossFit-ing since: 2009 ish

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: If I tell you, I’ll have to kill you.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: Huge increase in upper body strength and much better cycling times.

Favorite WOD: Duh, Karen.

Least Favorite WOD: FGB, anything with Snatch.

What do you do outside of CrossFit: Work, swim, bike, run…..spend time with family and friends

A quote that inspires you: “I’m a great believer in luck and I find the harder I work, the more I have of it.” Thomas Jefferson
“Hey baby, can I buy you a fish sandwich” The Ladies Man, SNL

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/karen-crumpton/feed 0 Chris Skelton http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-skelton http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-skelton#comments Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:00:54 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4869 Age: 37

Occupation: AT&T Engineer

CrossFit-ing since: 10/09

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I cook, I have a US Patent for an engineering concept, I was, at one point, the youngest Fire Instructor in Ohio. I skated the team flag around the rink in front of 18,400 people at an NHL game. I also dabble with photography and some of my underwater pictures have been published.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: How much room do I have? I’ve lost 40 pounds, and went from a body fat percentage of over 30 to 14.6 (and getting better ). Resting Heart rate change from 92BPM to 64BPM.

Favorite WOD: Diane/Charleston 9 – Handstand pushups rock!

Least favorite WOD: 800/400 run/ anything with OHS or Snatch.

What do you do outside of CrossFit: Avid SCUBA diver including TEC/Decompression diving.

A quote that inspires you: A strong leader is always training his replacement. If not, he is letting his crew down and not preparing them for the future.

“What you do in life echoes through eternity” – Gladiator

“It’s the choices that make us who we are.” -Anberlin

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-skelton/feed 0 Chris Spigner http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-spigner http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-spigner#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 02:00:13 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4827 Age: 30

Occupation: Business Development Associate at Spherion Staffing Services

CrossFit-ing since: Nov. 2008

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: That my family and friends are the most important thing in the world to me.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: An overall happiness and fitness level. I was missing an athletic outlet after being done with baseball. I became severely out of shape and pretty unhappy in general. And then I ran into Paul after I had just polished off a plate of cheese fries at Outback and was outside smoking a cig and drinking a beer. I also was a svelte 260 lbs. (sexy!). The first day I came in and got my ass handed to me knew I was home! The people there are inspiring, available to help me, and able to let me help when I can. I thank you all and Love Crossfit! Oh yeah, I now weigh 213lbs and am stronger than I ever was in college!!!!!

Favorite WOD: anything moving weight. I really like 1RM days!

Least favorite WOD: JT, anything with Burpees, Press, Ring Dips, or Hand Stand Pushups!! HAHAHAHA

What do you do outside of CrossFit: Play sports and have a great time living life!

A quote that inspires you: A Wise man once told me, “Don’t Suck!!”

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/chris-spigner/feed 0 Pete Wright http://carolinacrossfit.org/pete-wright http://carolinacrossfit.org/pete-wright#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 02:00:10 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4819 Age: 29

Occupation: SC Flight Facility Operations Officer/ Apache Instructor Pilot/ CCF Trainer

CrossFit-ing since: January 2009 (at CCF since JAN 2010)

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I live in Charleston, but work in Columbia during the week which is why I train mostly at CCF.  I used to box in college…I wasn’t very good, and have a crooked nose to prove it.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: A complete change in my living standards.  Crossfit has helped me realize how much better life can be when healthy living is a priority.  Also, having increased confidence in my physical ability to handle a return to the stress of combat environments.

Favorite WOD: Anything involving running or body weight exercises, and HERO WODS

Least favorite WOD: Anything with Overhead squats, snatches, or HSPUs…especially HSPUs.

What do you do outside of CrossFit: I really enjoy riding my Harley and spending time outside with my dog Huck.  I try to read as much as possible.  Relaxing in Charleston at the beach or around the city.  Keeping up with friends as often as possible.

A quote that inspires you: “I’m a soldier, I fight where I’m told, and I win where I fight.” -General George S. Patton

“Pain don’t hurt.” -Dalton from the movie Roadhouse (the best 80′s movie of all time)
“I’m you’re Huckleberry.” -Doc Holiday (yes he actually said this to Ringo, it’s not just from the movie)  The confidence of a man with nothing to lose.  He was always willing to put his life on the line for his friends and what he believed was right.

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/pete-wright/feed 0 Josh Lehew http://carolinacrossfit.org/josh-lehew http://carolinacrossfit.org/josh-lehew#comments Wed, 23 Jun 2010 02:00:29 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4800 Age: 30 (133 dog years)

Occupation: Semi-Retired… and a Club DJ

CrossFit-ing since: March ’09

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: it’s a secret

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: went from what I thought was a healthy 255lbs (globo-gym curls and bench), a horribly bad knee, and having to wear a brace all-day every-day- to 215-220lbs and haven’t worn a brace in well over a year with no pain.

Favorite WOD: anything with Rowing or Shoulder-Based

Least favorite WOD: I hated jump rope when I was a kid- and I hate it now- anything with Double Unders

What do you do outside of CrossFit: there is something outside of Crossfit?

A quote that inspires you:“You gotta love livin’, baby, ’cause dyin’ is a pain in the ass.” – Sinatra

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/josh-lehew/feed 0 Blaine Nielson http://carolinacrossfit.org/blaine-nielson http://carolinacrossfit.org/blaine-nielson#comments Sun, 23 May 2010 02:00:11 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4491 Age: 34

Occupation: A husband, a father, oh and a Systems Engineer (IT that is) for Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough Law Firm

CrossFit-ing since: September 2008

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: My wife and I just had our 3rd child

Michael Blaine Nielson

Born: April 12, 2010
Weight: 7 lbs 9 oz
Length: 21 in.

Also, I took 2 years out of my life after high school to do a service mission for my church in Southern California where I learned to speak Spanish.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: Knowledge and the ability to correctly share that knowledge with others.  I get fired up every time a client has that “Ah Hah!” moment and starts to really understand the technique or purpose behind the things we teach.

Favorite WOD: Anything with Olympic lifts

Least favorite WOD: Any WOD that takes longer than 30min (Murph, Eva, and the like)

What do you do outside of CrossFit: Spend time chasing the kids, camping, home and car repairs, and just being lazy.  Life has become too fast paced.  I love just hanging out with family and friends.

A quote that inspires you: “I firmly believe that any man’s finest hour, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is that moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle – victorious.” – Vince Lombardi – Coach of The Green Bay Packers (1959-67)

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/blaine-nielson/feed 0 Lara Ducate http://carolinacrossfit.org/lara-ducate http://carolinacrossfit.org/lara-ducate#comments Thu, 06 May 2010 02:18:04 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4529 Age: 36

Occupation: German Professor

CrossFit-ing since: January 2008

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I take a group of USC students to Germany every summer and plan a trip for their hosts to visit Columbia every October.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: Thinking about what I accomplished in the WOD that morning helps me keep other things that happen during the day in perspective.

Favorite WOD: Nancy or Michael

Least favorite WOD: anything with double-unders

What do you do outside of CrossFit: travel, cook, garden

A quote that inspires you: We have a hunger of the mind which asks for knowledge of all around us, and the more we gain, the more is our desire; the more we see, the more we are capable of seeing.  - Maria Mitchell

]]> http://carolinacrossfit.org/lara-ducate/feed 0 Brandon Keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/brandon-keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/brandon-keatley#comments Fri, 30 Apr 2010 02:00:08 +0000 megan keatley http://carolinacrossfit.org/?p=4181 Age: 26

Occupation: Mechanical Engineer / CCF Trainer

CrossFit-ing since: June 2009

Something other members wouldn’t know about you: I want to be a castaway on “Survivor” and can put my pants on two legs at a time.

Biggest accomplishment you think can be attributed to CrossFit: I still participate in endurance events and my times have improved, even at a higher body weight (more muscle mass and strength) and with little “endurance” training.

Favorite WOD: Lumberjack 20

Least favorite WOD: Diane (or anything else with HSPU)

What do you do outside of CrossFit: spend time with Meg, study nutrition, road/mountain bike, kayak, camp, cook, experiment in home improvement, grow vegetables

A quote that inspires you: “Make yourself.” – Incubus

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