Benchmark: CrossFit Total

July's Benchmark..... CROSSFIT TOTAL!

What it is?  You have 3 attempts to find your MAX Squat, Press and Deadlift.  

Your Score: is the total of the three lifts.  **For Example Squat: 160lbs, Press: 75lbs Dealdlift, 185lbs, Your Total would be: 420

Read Why Coach Jessica Sharratt loves coaching Women through CrossFit Total

"'CrossFit Total'  for the women's classes. I love when the women's classes do total!!! Why? Because when most women start crossfitting and they see a max or heavy lift on the board they don't like it. They ask me things like, "are we not doing any cardio today?" Or, "I don't want to get big so can I just do lighter weights more reps?" Or they tell me there is no way I can squat that much, press that much or lift that much. 3 months later the magic of crossfit happens and they are loading up the bars and hitting HUGE PR's and laughing, high fiving and encouraging each other and at the end of the class they feel empowered!" 

Ok, let's get down for to the fun... What big #'s are the Ladies of CrossFit Central hitting? Below are just some of the MANY July's PR's! 

Kelly Marco-

"Just wanted to make sure the whole world knew Kelly is bad ass and making her way up to RX for ALL the workouts. Watch out ladies!"-Coach Jen C.

Deadlift-

Old PR = 165lbs

New PR = 185 lbs

Back squat - 

Old PR = 155 lbs 

New PR = 165 lbs

Lisa Evans-

"SOOO happy for myself today--had a great class with Crystal and PRd my DL by 20# to 215!!!!!  I also PRd my squat on Monday by 5 to 160.  Hooray for LL. ;)" -Lisa

Deadlift

Old PR=185lbs

New PR= 215lbs

Katie Drilling

I always tease that we should re-name "CrossFit Total" to "Katie" because she ALWAYS blows it out of the water with PR's." -Coach Jess 

Deadlift

Old PR= 255lbs

New PR= 280lbs

Stacy Martyak 

"Stacy has really stepped up her game by coming to class 3x/week, finished the Strength and Beauty program with success and now added personal training with her husband 1x/week. She is dedicated and her workouts prove it! Huge PR's on ALL lifts".- Coach Jess

Back Squat

Old PR= 175lbs

New PR= 195lbs

Press

Old PR= 80lbs

New PR= 90lbs

Deadlift 

Old PR= 185lbs

New PR= 200bs

Jessie, Jennifer and Natalie
"I have pleasure of coaching Jessie, Jennifer and Natalie every  MWTh @ 6:45pm. They all have amazing Heart, Attitude, and Work Ethic! They push each others perceived limitations as well as the entire class.  They have really stepped up their game and it hasn't gone unnoticed"- Coach Alex

Jennifer Concannon

Deadlift

Old PR= 185lbs

New PR= 205bs

Jessie Litteaur

Deadlift

Old PR= 205lbs

New PR= 225lbs

Press

Old PR= 75lbs

New PR= 85bs

Natalie Douglas

Squat

Old PR= 155lbs

New PR= 175bs

Deadlift

Old PR= 225lbs

New PR= 235bs

April Athlete of the Month!

We have so many amazing women in our community, and I want to start highlighting them as much as possible. Everyone has a story to tell. Some have lost tons of weight, some have gained tons of confidence. Crossfit definitely changes lives, and we want to share these stories to encourage and inspire our Community.


Jessie is in Coach Alex Janss' Women's Only Class at Runtex. Here is what Alex had to say about why she chose Jessie as the Athlete of the Month:


"I have had the pleasure of coaching Jessie for the past 7 months and she has inspired me from Day 1. She has an amazing Heart, Attitude, and Work Ethic. Jessie has accomplished so much, and I know it's only the beginning! She has the ability to go above and beyond her goals which I know will allow her to Be and Do anything imaginable. I am so proud of her and excited to see what is to come!"- Coach Alex Janss

Jessie Before

Jessie Now! Wow!

How did you find out about Crossfit/Crossfit Central? I found about about Crossfit from my friend Wanda. I was talking to her one day and saw that she randomly had huge biceps! I asked what she did and she said "Crossfit! You should join!", so I did. I figured if Wanda could do it, so could I.

How long have you been CrossFitting? I've been Crossfitting since May 2010.

Occupation? I work for Farmers Insurance as a Learning and Development Specialist. I train people to help Farmers agents when they have questions.

Favorite WOD/Lift: I love anything involving rowing, so if the WOD has rowing in it, i'm a happy camper.

Favorite Paleo Meal: A salad loaded with veggies, hard boiled egg and grilled chicken.

Favorite Cheat Meal: Salt Lick BBQ... with the potato salad and cole slaw and BBQ sauce.

I have always wanted to... Go skydiving. I think it'd be such a rush!

Outside the Gym I like to... Enjoy our beautiful town- run along Town Lake, hike the Greenbelt, or sit on a patio and enjoy the pretty Austin weather. I also like to hang out with my dogs, play softball, and listen to music.

How has Crossfit impacted your life/what changes have you seen in yourself since starting? I cannot even begin to describe how Crossfit has changed my life. I still have a long way to go, but the changes that I've seen so far are amazing. I was athletic in high school and then after I let myself go and I didn't put my health first. I had tried many other diets and workouts and never really saw any results that I was happy with. Since starting Crossfit, the results have been dramatic (to me at least!). I have lost weight, lost tons of inches, and have pretty much had to get an entirely new wardrobe. I have more energy and am just a happier person. It's been nothing short of amazing for me. I'm so thankful that I found Crossfit.

In 10 years, I... don't want to look like I'm 10 years older! Hahaha, but I hope that in 10 years I'm still working out and have been able to achieve some of my goals that I've set for myself fitness wise.

Advice for Newbies: Don't be scared! Yes, it hurts. But the pain goes away... in that one area... and then you'll have pain in another area.... Yeah, you'll be sore a lot. But, where you're sore is always changing, so don't be afraid of the pain because it's worth it (and inevitable!). The people are great, you'll feel great, and you'll have made such a great, life changing decision.