Each month we spotlight a different CFA athlete who stands out and shows just how awesome they are. What is it that makes up an Athlete of the Month? It may not be the person that finishes the fastest, Rx’s every WOD, or gets a PR every time they walk in the gym. Although we love and celebrate when those things happen, the Athlete of the Month is made up of much more than physical ability. This person shows up, gives their best every time, and then gives a little more. They are hungry to learn and always ready to do the work. They support their fellow classmates and encourage them to reach their goals. This athlete embodies what we believe the CrossFit Austin Community should be about.
After a few years out of state, Colette began her second stint at CFA. Most of you know her as the wonderful photographer that captures all of your memorable workout moments. As an athlete she has really stepped up her game! She has become a 7:30a staple, showing up consistently and finding ways to wisely challenge her comfort zone and continue to grow. She has also stepped out of that comfort zone recently, by competing in her first Night of Champions as well as hopping on a team for the Intramural Open. Oh…and her wedding photography was recently featured in Vanity Fair
Please help us celebrate Colette and all her dedication in the gym and in the community as our May AOM!
State your Name and/or Nickname please:Colette LaPorte Words to live by?If you want something in this life, work for it. No one is going to give it to you! What is your fitness background?Don’t know that I really have one haha. I used to run (kinda) in college and then I started getting into working out in my early 20’s. The classic video workouts (P90X & Insanity – IYKYK) then going to the gym How long have you been CrossFitting?I actually joined CFA back in 2016 I think. Been doing CrossFit ever since! Take us back to your first day of CrossFit… How did you feel? How do you compare it to workouts today?In the beginning I remember being so intimidated. I don’t like being bad at things, so a lot of it felt new and scary. Maybe it’s being in your 30’s v. your 20’s, but now I realized no one cares what I doing in the gym haha. What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?7:30 AM class! I love my morning friends and all of the other friends I have made at CFA. Community is one of my favorite parts of CrossFit, and CFA has a great one! Current Training Goals/PRs?Trying to do the things I don’t like to do, or am bad at (trying to be better at doing the things I am bad at). Anything gymnastics wise, being upside down. Honestly, just remaining consistent is my current goal and I know progress will come with that! What advice do you have for folks just starting out in CrossFit?Keep showing up! It gets easier the more you do it 🙂 and have fun! How do you balance staying focused on training when life gets busy?I joke that coming to the gym in the morning is the only consistency in my life, but it’s true. Working for myself, it’s hard to maintain a schedule or create one really. But starting my day off at the gym gives me structure, and I always have a better day when I go! So coming in the morning is priority in my life. What is your “cheat meal” go-to?Pizza, always. And the tres leches cake from HEB… so dang good omg How do you use your fitness outside of the gym?I’m a wedding photographer lugging around 3 cameras on my body for 8-12 hours, so working out helps a lot with that! Ha What are the biggest challenges you’ve faced in your fitness journey?Inconsistency. For a few years there I’d be on again, off again with coming to the gym. It really impacted my mental health and obviously physical health. Last year I decided to make myself a priority and go consistently, and it’s been on the uphill ever since! Tell us about a moment you felt most proud of yourself during a workout.When I got my first wall walk!!!!! If you could create a WOD and name it for yourself, what would it be?Well, first I’d require that 2000’s rap would be playing for my workout 🙂 “Started From The Bottom” Every 5 Minutes x 5 Rounds: 200m Run What keeps you going on the days you don’t feel like it?That my day will be better if I go to the gym. Even when I don’t feel like it, I show up. But honestly most days I feel like going just because I know how much harder my day is when I don’t! What are your hobbies, interests and/or talents outside of CrossFit?Photography, travel, interior design Tell us something we don’t know about you.I’m kind of an open book haha. But I speak French, have lived in Hawaii, California, and Austin. Love cats and think I deserve a coffee every time I leave my house! Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words…Keep coming back 🙂 |
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) and jumped into Night of Champions without hesitation. He embodies exactly what we hope for in our athletes: coachable, kind, involved, and always growing. Scott, you’re a bright spot in thisgym, and we’re excited to see where you go from here. Congrats, and thank you for being a standout example of what CFA is all about.
