Athlete Spotlight: Brittany Lawson
Athlete Spotlight on our very own Brittany Lawson:
I joined CrossFit Reality in September 2013, a very de-conditioned former dancer with a long fitness roadahead of me. I had been virtually immobile for the preceding four years due to lame excuses such as “not being able to afford it,” “being too busy,” and the one I wouldn’t say out loud, “being afraid”. I laughed when my CrossFit addicted sisters suggested that I join — I fully believed I could never make it through even one WOD (since I couldn’t even climb up two flights of stairs without getting winded). And now, a short six months later, I drank the Kool Aid and am addicted myself. I find myself in the box at least four times a week, I eat much better than before, I throw around WOD terms like snatch and clean like they’re my native language, not to mention throwing around some serious weight on the barbell. What’s truly amazing to me is that as a person who hated working out, I have come
WOD:
A) EMOM 5:
30 seconds of work each minute max effort back squat (95/65)
B) AMRAP 8:
10 Slam Balls (30/20),
10 pull ups (strict only)
C) Shoulder mobility
I’m so proud of my #1 Daughter! You are an inspiration. Keep at it and never EVER give up! Love Dad.