Members Of Inspriration: April 2025

Name: Jayne Alston
Age: 59
How long you have been a member at CFSC: 13 years (with a hiatus)

How you got started at CFSC: My husband was doing CrossFit at another gym. He wanted me to start going, as well. I agreed, but, under the condition we go to CFSC. 

Favorite CrossFit movement: Deadlifts

Least favorite CrossFit movement: Anything that’s not a deadlift. But, if I have to choose one it would be burpees (narrowly beating double-unders).  

Favorite healthy food/meal: Salmon w/ brown rice and grilled vegetables

Favorite part about CFSC: Working out w/ the 7am crew. 

Something we don’t know about you: I have a phobia of cotton balls. Pulling the cotton out of a pill bottle causes me great distress.  Just thinking of it right now gives me chills. Cotton material = okay, cotton balls = definitely not okay. 

Words of wisdom for people who are new to CrossFit or interested in trying it: Movement is medicine. As I am getting older, the importance of exercise is very present in my mind.  You’ve got to move your body so why not do it under the supervision and guidance of great coaches whilst alongside some awesome members? Win win!!!

Name: Graham Hardy
Age: 47 years
How long you have been a member at CFSC: 11 years (almost)

How you got started at CFSC: A previous member and employee of mine (Matthew Burkhard) hounded me for about a year before I started. Forever thankful to him for getting me started.

Favorite CrossFit movement: Handstand Pushups

Least favorite CrossFit movement: Burpees

Favorite healthy food/meal: Avocados

Favorite part about CFSC: The 40 min conversations before the WOD with Chuy! I would never do this on my own if it wasn’t for all the great people through the years (even Bob and Keith), I wouldn’t have stayed motivated. Brian has kept an amazing coaching staff and they are always bring a sense of community and their “A” game!

Something we don’t know about you: Both of my boys, Jack (13) and Blake (11) have the same birthday (2 years and 58mins apart).

Words of wisdom for people who are new to CrossFit or interested in trying it: Get good at saying “Ok I’ll give it a try”!

• 1^st Year  

• Kyra: “you know the days we do strength cycles the WODs are shorter.” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
• 2^nd Year
  • Burt: “you know it isn’t just strength that keeps you doing a pull up” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
  • Deuce: “I am going to start an Olympic Lifting course, interested?” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
• 3^rd Year
  • Chuy: “Let’s start a barbell club on Fridays” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
  • Buffy: “Do you want to try out our first nutrition class” Me: “OK I’ll give it a try”
  • Kyra: “The class on Sunday may help you get a rope climb” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
• 4^th Year
  • Kyra: “Do you want to do on-ramp again to help train a new coach?” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try” 
  • Burt: “Have you thought about practicing running?” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
• 5^th Year
  • Kyra: “There is a new coach who I want to observe, do you want to practice handstands with him on Sunday?” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
  • Tiara: “Stop whining!” Me: “Ok I’ll give it a try”
• 6^th Year – 11^th Years
  • Focused on things I didn’t like… like running!