ATHLETE OF THE MONTH
November 2021
Alyse Jung
I love feeling strong and being ‘stronger than I look.’
Hometown: West Chester, PA (but born in NJ!) Age: 27 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? October 2019! Favorite WOD: The Open 21.1 and any 20+ minute workout Least Favorite WOD: 400m walking lunges Tell us...
October 2021
Scott Brown
"Now that I am working out every day, my life seems to be organized and with purpose."
Hometown: Hockessin, DE Age: 45 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? Summer 2019 Favorite WOD: All Holiday WODs. I don’t have one favorite, though. They all suck, but I look forward to the long and gritty workouts. Least Favorite...
September 2021
Bob Harrison
"I no longer lose my breath and I feel like I did when I was 20!"
Age: 48 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? February of 2016 Favorite WOD: any chipper Least Favorite WOD: Handstand push-ups and overhead squats Tell us about your sports & fitness background: When I was a child I played football,...
August 2021
Kelly Rubincan
"Overall joining the gym has brought a positive routine into my life and brought back physical challenges that I hadn’t really had since athletics."
Hometown: Wilmington, Delaware Age: 42 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? 2016 Favorite WOD: I don’t really have a favorite, they all challenge me in different ways and the ones that look easy are usually not. I prefer longer AMR...
July 2021
Damion Ham
As I realized I could fight through these crazy workouts, things started to change. My mind became clearer and I became more resilient.
Hometown: Oxford PA, born and raised. Age: 39. Wow, that hurt. When did you first start CrossFit? April 4, 2017. Favorite WOD: I truly don't have one. They all suck, but that's why you're here. I do like box jumps and running. I feel like these a...
June 2021
Maureen Fisher
"I no longer feel that being thin is a sign of being “fit”. I feel that being STRONG is being fit."
Hometown: Croydon, Pennsylvania then moved to Oxford, Pennsylvania as a teen Age: 45 Occupation: I have been a Registered Nurse for almost 25 years! When did you first start training at CFKSQ? February 2018 Favorite WOD: I love deadlifts! L...
May 2021
Haley Redden
CF pushes me to my limits and constantly shows me that I am capable of so much more than I think I am, and that holds true in all aspects of my life.
Hometown: Kennett Square Age: 24 Occupation: Grad Student & Nanny When did you first start training at CFKSQ? I started the summer of 2017 but would only come in the summers through college. I moved back to the area in March 2020 and have ...
April 2021
Ryan West
Scale where needed, push yourself when appropriate, and don’t get caught up in what someone else is doing. Consistency is the key!
Hometown: Berlin, MD Age: 33 Favorite WOD: Maxing out any barbell movement or a short/sprint style WOD Least Favorite WOD: Burpees are my nemesis Tell us about your sports & fitness background: I played sports competitively most of my ...
March 2021
Sydney Brutscher
Through CrossFit, I have gained so much confidence and feel so much stronger, both mentally and physically.
Hometown: Kennett Age: 15 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? 2017 Favorite WOD: Murph or 12 days of fitness Least Favorite WOD: Any WOD with biking Tell us about your sports & fitness background: From when I was really young, I...
February 2021
Liane Veenema
"After starting CrossFit and getting better at it, I love that I feel stronger and it always challenges me."
Hometown: Originally Seattle area, now Avondale PA Age: 36 Occupation: Nonprofit fundraising When did you first start training at CFKSQ? Spring 2019 Favorite WOD: 12 Days of Christmas Barbell or anything with cleans and rowing Least Favorit...
January 2021
John Allen
When I first started, I was way overweight and my triglycerides were in the high 700’s. Per my doctor “a heart attack waiting to happen”. Today, I have never felt better and have never felt healthier.
Hometown: Kennett Square Age: 49 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? I started in the winter of 2015 but not seriously. I took a 2-year sabbatical from 2017 to September 2019 by working out on the couch. September 2019 is when I caught the ...
December 2020
Bailey Pappas
"Go to new heights, don’t be afraid to try new things, and trust yourself. And may the force be with you!"
Hometown: Recently moved to Outer Banks, NC. Formerly, Cochranville, PA. Age: 21 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? February 2019 Favorite WOD: I have fun with workouts that I can do jumping bar muscle ups Least Favorite WOD...
November 2020
Yovany Vazquez
"I never expected to gain such a wide variety of friends and build such a close relationship with them."
Hometown: Moroleon Guanajuato, Mexico Age: 24 Occupation: Welder When did you first start training at CFKSQ? September 22nd, 2019 Favorite WOD: Anything with Deadlifts, especially chippers Least Favorite WOD: Whatever has Thrusters in it. ...
October 2020
Alessandra Fusco
I was overweight when I started and now, 20 lbs later, I think I am in the best shape of my life.
Hometown: Formia, Italy (town by the sea between Rome and Naples….closer to Naples) Age: 31 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? August 2019 Favorite WOD: I know it might sound crazy…but probably Holleyman Least Favorite WOD: whatev...
September 2020
Leslie Benson
"Just get started! I am the queen of modifications, trust me! There is always something you can do. And you never know, you may surprise yourself!"
Hometown: Bronx, New York Age: 49 When did you first start training at CFKSQ? Summer 2017 Favorite WOD: Anything with deadlifts or double unders (I have rearranged my schedule to get to class on deadlift day), or longer WODs with different equipm...
August 2020
Christina McElroy
"Walk in the door. You can do this. Be consistent with your workout routine."
Hometown: West Chester, PA Age: 50 Favorite WOD: Partner Workouts Least Favorite WOD: Any workout with the Assault Bike Tell us about your sports & fitness background: I have always belonged to a gym and I occasionally run a 5K with my...