Before we get to the WOD here is our very first Athlete Profile….
Name: Traci
Age: 36
Occupation: I work Pro bono as a Mother of three children; ages 7, 5 and 2. My professional services include caregiver, chef, event planner, housekeeper, counselor, personal shopper, tutor, chauffeur, mentor, referee and life coach, among other things. (Sounds like she has a hard time saying “no” if any members need anything just hit up Traci.)
Previous workout/exercise history before starting CrossFit? I belonged to various traditional gyms (Gold’s, LA Fitness, YMCA) over the past 18 years, and generally only participated in group classes.
CrossFitting Since: October 2012
How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? I knew the owners, Danielle & Jessica, because my husband, Jeremy, is a member at their former CrossFit box. (True story, Traci and Danielle were talking at a party and she said, “when you get opened I want to come in and try it.” Next day, Danielle sent Traci a message and said, “were you honestly wanting to come to try CrossFit or was it the wine talking”…now it is her “crack” – Danielle)
Was it love at first WOD? No, it was not. It was love at first “wow, look at my arm muscles in this photo”! And love at first “wow, my lower back doesn’t hurt anymore after I lean over the tub to bathe the kids”! And “wow, I just carried my 5 year old on my shoulders for half an hour without pain or fatigue”!
Favorite WOD or movements? Having done gymnastics as a child, I really enjoy the gymnastics movements and anything using the Pull-up Rig; Knees to Elbow, Toes to Bar, Handstands, Handstand Push-ups, Pull-ups, Ring Dips, etc. (She is also addicted to the chalk used when you need to keep your hands dry for bar work, she might start incurring a cleaning fee.)
Least favorite WOD or Movements? I HATE Wall Balls.
Favorite CrossFit Sting moment? Favorite moments are frequent at CrossFit Sting. Each time I achieve a weightlifting PR (personal record), every time a movement seems just a bit easier than it did the week before or those first few seconds after completing a WOD that was extra physically and/or mentally challenging to get through.
Why do you CrossFit? I CrossFit because I LOVE life! And life is so much more enjoyable when you are healthy, capable and strong! Also, I CrossFit because I CAN. An able body is a priceless possession. I appreciate that and want to take full advantage of it.
Tell us something new about you that we don’t already know? I am Public Health advocate, specifically for Evidence Based Maternity Care & Birthing Practices and Women’s Breastfeeding rights. I support and volunteer with organizations such as Improving Birth, Best for Babes Foundation and the Atlanta Birth Center.