Members of Inspiration – January 2025

Name: Rafaela 
Age: 38 
How long you have been a member at CFSC: 11+yrs 

How you got started at CFSC: Traditional gyms were not working for me. I would get bored and stop going. CrossFit was fun with the added bonus of variety, encouragement etc. 
 
Favorite CrossFit movement: Hang power cleans 

Least favorite CrossFit movement: Thrusters! 

Favorite healthy food/meal: Spaghetti squash with meat sauce or meatballs. 

Favorite part about CFSC: The way it helps my mental health. I make it a point to come in, even on days I don’t feel like it, and not once have I regretted it. 

Something we don’t know about you: I love hot weather. I grew up in Ecuador, so I thrive in the heat lol… in winter, not so much 🙁 Keep me in your thoughts this winter. 

Words of wisdom for people who are new to CrossFit or interested in trying it:  It can be hard at times, but keep at it, it becomes a part of your normal life and routine and it completely makes your life better. 



Name: Carl Reid
Age: 54 years old
How long you have been a member at CFSC: 13 months

How you got started at CFSC: I was a member at another CF gym and wanted to continue with CF and discovered CFSC online.

Favorite CrossFit movement: Anything Kettle Bell

Least favorite CrossFit movement: Overhead Walking Lunges

Favorite healthy food/meal: The Whole Red Snapper (fish)

Favorite part about CFSC: Camaraderie among instructors and students.

Something we don’t know about you: I’ve jumped out of an airplane 112 times

Words of wisdom for people who are new to CrossFit or interested in trying it: Focus on proper movement, and not so much on how much weight you can or want to lift