Name: Elizabeth Arnold
Age: 37
Occupation: Physical Therapist
Which class time do you usually attend? Either 4:00pm or 5:00pm
Favorite WOD: anything that involves box jumps and/or jump roping
Favorite Lift: Power clean
Deadlift Max: 155#
Back squat Max: 125#
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Favorite Movie: Recently, The Equalizer
Favorite Athlete: Mary Lou Retton
Dream Job: A famous singer
Dream Vacation Destination: Any tropical island in the Caribbean

How long have you been CrossFitting?
“About 6 months.”

What keeps you coming back/motivated?
“The variation in the workouts (it’s never boring or monotonous), the team oriented atmosphere and the results!”

How did you find CrossFit?
“A friend convinced me to take a class. It took two years to convince me to try it and only one class to fall in love with it.”

What is your athletic background (If applicable)?
“Springboard diving in high school and some college, track, road biking and skiing in CO, and water skiing.”

How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
“CrossFit has returned my competitive spirit, both with myself and with others. It has also returned strength, coordination, balance and endurance that I used to have. This in turn has increased my self-confidence and inner strength.”

What is the one thing you have done here that you never thought you could do? (muscle up, double unders, heavy deadlift, run a mile, etc.):
“Strict pull ups! I have NEVER been able to do them in my entire life!!”

Who or what motivates/inspires you?
“My 5 and 3 year old girls, Lily and Leslie”

What is your proudest CrossFit achievement?
“Sticking with it long enough to see real strength gains and body changes.”

Name one goal/personal achievement you would like to achieve through CrossFit?
“I want to be able to do a muscle up on the rings.”

Hobbies/Interests outside of CrossFit?
“Raising my two girls as a single mom takes up most of my time! However, I do love being a mom.”

Any advice for new members?
“Stick with it and don’t doubt yourself.”

Any additional thoughts/comments:
“Thank you Chris, Laura and Brandon for providing such a positive and productive environment!”

Coach Laura’s Take:
“It’s been awesome having Liz in the gym. She has a positive attitude and is a hard worker. Liz has put in a lot of effort working on her weaknesses. I feel like every time I turn around she is hanging from the bar or working on double unders! She jumped in with both feet when she started and hasn’t looked back. I am excited to see how she progresses from here.”