8 Rounds AFAP 3 Hang Squat Cleans @ 135 / 95 5 Pull-up
100 M Run
2:00 Rest
*Avg. Interval Time Recorded
“We all have dreams. But in order to make dreams come into reality, it takes an awful lot of determination, dedication, self-discipline, and effort.” –Jesse Owens
From CFA Management: CrossFit Austin is proud to introduce the newest member of our Coaching Staff, Tim Garland. Previously an athlete and Coach at CrossFit Kyle, Tim joins our team with years of professional and athletic experience! We’ll let him tell you more about himself… but we’re excited to add another seasoned and experienced coach at CrossFit Austin! Be sure to welcome Tim to the CrossFit Austin community next time you see him!
About Tim: Tim comes to CrossFit Austin with 9+ years experience in the fitness industry. He began his formal education at the University of Oklahoma, where he studied Health and Sport Sciences and was a member of the Sports Medicine team (football). During his time in Oklahoma, he also played for OU’s Rugby Club, before transferring to Texas State University to complete his degree requirements. He walked the stage in 2009 with a B.S. in Exercise and Sport Sciences from the Health and Human Performance Department at Texas State, and currently holds the American College of Sports Medicine-Certified Personal Trainer and CrossFit Level One Trainer Certifications.
A Message From Tim:
I have competed at several different levels in a few different sports over the years, and enjoyed them all. Finding something that pushes you to develop your mind and body, as well as your character, is a goal worth pursuing. CrossFit has afforded me the opportunity to once again test myself in a new ways and provides an arena for these tests on a daily basis.
“No citizen has the right to be an amateur in the matter of physical training. What a disgrace it is for a man to grow old without ever seeing the beauty and strength of which his body is capable.”-Socrates
In an effort to get to know the fine folks of CrossFit Austin, we embark on our Athlete of the Month series. Each month we will spotlight a different CFA athlete. This month we have our beloved Sissy!
State your Name and/or Nickname please: Alexandra, Alex, but mostly known as Sissy!
Words to live by? “Be a master of the mind, not mastered by the mind” -Zen Proverb- “Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment” – Buddha –
What is your fitness background? I don’t really have one. I played volleyball a few years in high school and have always worked out in some fashion since middle school. I really didn’t start focusing on my fitness until I joined CFA, and I am so thankful I did.
How long have you been CrossFitting? It will be 2 years in June and one of the best decisions I have made.
What’s your favorite part of CrossFit Austin?
Everything! I love the workouts, the coaches, and the people. The coaches are amazing and always bring such positivity and encouragement. They always push me and make me realize my own potential. The 5:30am class is freaking amazing. They are just such great people, athletes, and supporters. They are always there to cheer me on and push me through the workouts. I couldn’t choose better people to work out with.
What are your training goals? I just want to be healthy most of all. However, I love that I keep getting stronger and faster during the process. I also would love to improve my upper body strength and my overall endurance.
Favorite sport or activity? CrossFit, Reading, and Meditation!
Recent adventure you’re planning? I got married in October and we plan on taking our honeymoon later this year. We are still deciding on our location.
Tell us something we don’t know about you…
I tried to be a boxer when I was younger, but it didn’t work out so well. My dad was a boxer and I wanted to be cool like him. However, I quickly discovered I really didn’t like hitting people. I felt too guilty hurting them, so needless to say I didn’t make a very good boxer. =)
Longhorns or Aggies? Longhorns, of course. Given that my husband works for LHN, I might be in trouble if I choose Aggies.
Leave the fine folks of CrossFit Austin with some parting words… Thank you CFA for everything. You not only have had an impact in my fitness journey but have had an everlasting impact in my life. You constantly push me to realize my own potential. You push me past my comfort levels and no matter how much I want to quit, you have given me the confidence I need to constantly keep moving. Everything I have learned and continue to learn at CFA are invaluable lessons that I am forever grateful for.
Performance & Foundations 20:00 For Quality
400 M Run 5 Unweighted Step-ups/leg 5 Goblet Squats
5 KB Swings
5 KB Sit-ups
5 KB Tic Tacs/side
50 M Waiters Walk
*Move at an easy to moderate pace, focus on great movement quality throughout, a good goal would be to finish 3-4 rounds
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Make up Day
“I do the very best I know how – the very best I can; and I mean to keep on doing so until the end.” -Abraham Lincoln
