Age: 46
Occupation: Anesthesia PA
Previous workout experience: I’ve gone through all of the usual gym classes like aerobics, step aerobics and spinning. My last gym membership led to a boring workout routine of doing the elliptical trainer for 30 minutes and occasionally a circuit of the nautilus equipment. After I gave up on the gym and until I started CrossFit, playing tennis was my only consistent form of exercise. (Turns out Staci and I even had a few tennis matches against each other even before CrossFit. Not sure what the outcome of the matches were though.)
Cross fitting since: September 2011
How did you learn about CrossFit Sting? Danielle, Jessica and I used to work out at the same box. I was looking for a change when I heard that they were working on their opening their own box. Since they came to the 5:30 class and I was trudging through the 4:30 class, they saw me doing the WOD and have been coaching me since before they were coaches! (That’s nice of you to say. Now it’s nice to see you helping and coaching others along the way. This is what it is all about. You never know when someone else showing someone another way of doing something or using another clue might help. Keep it up!)
Was it love at first WOD? No! I only started because a friend wanted me to check out CrossFit with her. Finishing my first WOD, I was afraid I would puke and as I ran the last few meters I saw her braced on a tire giving her all to the WOD God and I thought, “so I’m supposed to pay for this?” Before I knew it I was signed up for 3 months and I’ve never looked back.
Favorite WOD or movements: for some reason I usually like the WODs that are hard and take it all out of you. I only like them though hours after I have recovered. I like ball slams, wall balls and plate burpees. (Staci has been known to go right from a WOD to a tennis match. I am not sure which one is more of a passion these days, despite tennis being her first true love….well that and Bob I suppose.)
Least favorite WODs or movements: I’m still not a fan of the squat snatch. I’m warming up to rowing but it used to be right there with the squat snatch.
Favorite CrossFit Sting moment: Anytime I achieve something I never thought I would be able to do like a kipping pull up. When I started I couldn’t do pull ups at all,even with a green band so I started with jumping pull ups. I still cannot string pull ups together but hopefully that is next! (You have made so many improvements in the past 4-5 months. It is so inspiring to see.)
Why do you CrossFit? To keep healthy. It has held my interest and kept me going back week after week. I’ve seen increases in strength, stamina and mobility which all help me with my tennis game. (Now it is a TRUE family affair. Staci is not only a member but so is her husband and her two children. It is so cool to see the whole family WODing together.)
Something you may not know about me. I’m CRAZY about tennis. I love to play or watch others play. Bob used to comment that he had to learn to play in order to spend time with me. Now he might be able to say that about CrossFit! (I think we learned that from the all the references above! Seriously though, we love having the whole Meads family in the box!)
2 replies on “Meet member Staci”
So awesome Staci, your family is truly an inspiration to me…..
I completely agree about the coaching comment above. Danielle and Jessica were both experienced crossfiters when they gave me tips specifically on my inefficient burpees and box jumps. It changed the way I approached these 2 skills and made them much more efficient. I was sooo grateful. You never know the impact of helping someone, encouragement given or even some well placed constructive criticism.