CF Reynoldsburg Athlete: April Knapp

Birthday: April 8, 1969

Grew up/Hometown: Grew up in Whitehall, live in Reynoldsburg.

Occupation/Career: Registered Nurse at St Ann’s

Started CrossFit : November 2009

Athletic Background/Sports Played: Played softball in high school and for a few years after that.  Have always enjoyed going to a gym that offered group classes, enjoyed a kickboxing class and one that involved weights and cardio.

Favorite WOD/Lift/Element: I like workouts with body weight resistance (handstand pushups a favorite) and kettle bell workouts, but also like the WOD with AMRAP so I’m not last.

Least Favorite WOD/Lift/Element: Overhead squats (feel I am getting better), burpees and rowing.

Proudest PR: That I am so close to a strict pull up started on black band and now on red.  Anyday now!!!!

I like: to spend time with family and friends. Love to watch my 2 boys play sports of any kind.  I also like to snow ski, go boating and camping.

I eat: health 60% of the time with fresh fruits and veggies eat a lot of chicken and fish.  Pizza and sweets are my downfall.  It’s always a work in progress to improve my diet.

I do: enjoy CrossFit even though it is the hardest workout I’ve ever done (and feel it never gets easier for me).  I think the reason I enjoy it and keep coming back is because of the great coaches that run it and the other athletes that come; everyone is always so encouraging and supportive.

I am: thankful for reconnecting with Heather on facebook 2 years ago when I was looking for a change in my workouts.  I feel healthier, stronger and more confident because of Reynoldsburg CrossFit.

CF Reynoldsburg Athlete: Duane D Morris

Birthday: 02/13/1971

Grew up/Hometown: Martins Ferry, Ohio and Clay West Virginia

Occupation/Career: Firefighter / Paramedic with Westerville Fire

Started CrossFit (date): Somewhere around summer of 2010 but I didn't start

really putting effort into it until 12/10

Athletic Background/Sports Played: No organized sports history for me, but

hiking a little down home in the hills of West Virginia, a little running and body

weight resistance training throughout my life.

Favorite WOD/Lift/Element: Bear Complex.

Least Favorite WOD/Lift/Element: Any Element I cannot do well. That's a lot so

what makes me cuss is in order of highest profanity to lowest:

1. Double Under's

2. Rowing

3. More than 10 Burpees at a time

4. Walking lunges with 45 lb platesoverhead.

5. Pull ups on a bad shoulder day.

Proudest PR: Level 1 cert.

I like: The people that are closest too me: too many to mention, they know who

the are . My best friend Cole ( my 13 year old black lab). Technology, Music, Art, Outdoors.

I eat: Something like Paleo with addition of whole raw foods and super foods.

I do: Play guitar, Kayaking, Motorcycle riding, Camping ( haven't for awhile

though), Fly fishing, Active fund raising events- Couch Potato/ movie watching,

Blog writing, video gaming & smiling and grinning!

I am: Into living in this very moment. I wasted a lot of time being concerned with

the future and reliving the past. Real life is happening Right Now ( just like the

Van Halen song).......words of wisdom ruined by a simple song reference. LOL

Something people would be surprised to know about you: I am very Spiritual.