Laura started CrossFit with us this summer and it has been awesome having her as part of our community. Always in a good mood when she hits the gym. Here is a little bit about Laura in her own words.
I’m 21 and grew up in Christchurch with my two adventurous/crazy twin brothers, who I love really:) and a super cute dog, Lily. Through the inspiration of my parents, I have always been extremely active, running half marathons around the globe and competing at a high level in both track and road cycling before I began CrossFit. My family share a passion for the outdoors so we spend a great fraction of summer ripping up the tracks at the Christchurch Adventure Park and exploring New Zealand by tramping on the regular. Two activities I love the most are PAAARTY and TRAVEL. I’m fulfilling this match made in heaven during July with a trip to Argentina, which I am SO EXCITED about. This year is my final year of Pharmacy and when I’m not in class I carry out my role as the Pharmacy Students’ Association President were I’m privileged to meet a great deal of new people and create epic events and opportunities for our students to enjoy before they hit the big wide world! I really value the impact quality healthcare can have on individuals. A touch of empathy and clinical knowledge can go a long way, hence why I chose pharmacy.
Why did I choose CrossFit? Because there is a primal magic in going physically all out with a dozen other people. It’s not just the sense of accomplishment, the clock punching virtue of exercise but it’s the gratitude wrapped up in the sense of victory whereby you are getting stronger alongside a team of likeminded people who support you in reaching your goals. And you can all leave your energy on the floor 4+ days a week.
Laura has achieved heaps in the few months she has been here especially with her olympic lifting. However, linking pull ups and is definitely one of the coolest things we have seen you achieve. Awesome work. Looking forward to seeing how far you can go. Keep working hard
Christian
Monday 30/4/18
Strength: Squat Snatch
3 x 3 @ 65, 70 & 75%
3 x 1 @ 80%
MetCon: For Time In Pairs
60 Deadlifts 100/70kg
2 min Rest
120 Bar Facing Burpees
