Helen - Front Squat 145#

Name:  Helen Papas
Age:  33

Notable Stats:
Max Pullups: 28
Deadlift: 225×5
Squat Clean: 130
Fran: 4:59
Helen: 10:29 (C2B)

Q.  How long have you been doing CrossFit?
A.  About 2 years

Q.  What were you doing for exercise before CrossFit?
A.  Before CF, I was your typical gym rat.  Free weights, TaeBo, Yoga , and a lot
of running outside.

Q.  What has been the most significant benefit/change since you’ve doing CrossFit?
A.   I played soccer for 16 years and was a collegiate soccer player, but CF has
allowed me to get in the best shape of my life, not just physically, but mentally as
well. It always amazes me how challenging a workout can be, and during the workout,
I’m thinking “I can’t do this, I need to stop, I don’t want to do Crossfit anymore”
and then before I know it, I’m yelling “TIME!”  It just makes you a stronger person,
period

Q.  What is your favorite exercise?
A.  Squat Cleans: I like how it generates so much power and it is always a work
in progress for me.

Q.  What is your least favorite exercise?
A.  Bench Press:  Just don’t like how it feels.

Q.  What is your favorite healthy meal?
A.  Salmon or filet mignon on top of mixed organic greens, coleslaw, nuts, and
dried cranberries

Q.  What is your favorite cheat meal or snack?
A.  Fish and chips, gluten free pizza, and I love ice cream

Q.  What do you enjoy most about training at CrossFit Sweat Shop?
A.  Life can be stressful and hectic, but as soon as I walk into the box I can
leave it all behind. It allows me to go to a place filled with positivity from all of the cool members and motivating environment.

Q.  Now that you’ve been doing CrossFit, what’s one thing you could never see yourself doing again?  (workout, nutrition, lifestyle, etc.)
A.   I could never see myself working out just to get ‘lean and toned’, while stressing about not getting 
‘too bulky’ .  Now, I could care less how big or little I look as long as I feel strong, feel good, and am able to feel that high after a really hard workout. The weight of the WOD doesn’t care how much I weigh, so why should I?

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Tuesday’s WOD:

4 Rounds

20 Summo Deadlift High Pulls
12 Ring Dips
20 KB Swings
20 Wall Balls

results:

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