Name: Tim “Athlete of the Month” TurnquistAge: 37Occupation: Creative DirectorHometown: Dacula, GAWhich class time do you usually attend?: Cycle between 8:00, 12:30, 4:30, and 5:30 (5:30 is my “home” class though)Favorite WOD: Cindy? I don’t know many by nameFavorite CF Movement: Bench press (does that count?) and deadliftLeast Favorite CF Movement: Overhead squats and thrusters3RM
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Athlete Spotlight: Nathan Rushin
Learn about our Spotlight Athlete this month, Nathan Rushin, who has been doing CrossFit for seven years.
Athlete Spotlight: Bethany Niese
Name: Bethany NieseAge: 42Occupation: ProfessorHometown: Miller City, OHWhich class time do you usually attend?: 8amFavorite WOD: Anything without double unders – kills my ego 😉Favorite CF Movement: Wall ballsLeast Favorite CF Movement: Snatch!Favorite Food: Pho!Favorite Movie: ZoolanderFavorite Athlete: I don’t follow any sport, really. Sooooo Brandon Brigman!Dream Job: Professor hahaDream Vacation Destination: World Tour!If you
Spirit of the Open 21.3 & 21.4: Dave Drouault
Each year at the CrossFit Games, they honor someone with the Spirit of the Games award. This honor goes to the ‘athlete who embodies the spirit of the sport.’ Each week during the CrossFit Open, No Excuses CrossFit will recognize a member it feels represents the Spirit of the Games. This week’s honor goes to
Spirit of the Open 21.2: Lindsay Morris
Each year at the CrossFit Games, they honor someone with the Spirit of the Games award. This honor goes to the ‘athlete who embodies the spirit of the sport.’ Each week during the CrossFit Open, No Excuses CrossFit will recognize a member it feels represents the Spirit of the Games. This week’s honor goes to
Spirit of the Open 21.1: RJ Patel
Each year at the CrossFit Games, they honor someone with the Spirit of the Games award. This honor goes to the ‘athlete who embodies the spirit of the sport.’ Each week during the CrossFit Open, No Excuses CrossFit will recognize a member it feels represents the Spirit of the Games. This week’s honor goes to
Athlete Spotlight: David Schramm
Name: David Schramm Age: 50 Occupation: Electrical Engineer Hometown: Eufaula, Alabama Class time do you usually attend: 6 am Favorite WOD: Any kind of “chipper.” If it involves the Assault Bike, I feel like I have been assaulted. Favorite CF Movement: Rowing and strict pull-ups Least Favorite CF Movement: Assault Bike 3RM Back Squat: 235
Athlete Spotlight: Melissa Ridgeway
Name: Melissa Ridgeway Age: 36 Occupation: Teacher (k-5 math coach) Hometown: Bay St. Louis, MS Class time do you usually attend: 6 am or 8am when school is out Favorite WOD: Anything with a good balance of strength and cardio (or one I can Rx) Favorite CF Movement: Clean Least Favorite CF Movement: Front Squat
Athlete Spotlight: Bradley Montgomery
Name: Bradley Montgomery Age: 24 Occupation: Gwinnett County Police Officer Hometown: Suwanee, Ga Class time do you usually attend: 12:30 & 5:30 Favorite WOD: DT Favorite CF Movement: Clean & Jerk Least Favorite CF Movement: Handstand Push-Ups 3RM Back Squat: 335 1RM Deadlift: 445 Favorite Food: Bacon Cheeseburger Favorite Movie: Fast and Furious movie series
Athlete Spotlight: Taylor Reardon
Name: Taylor Reardon Age: 26 Occupation: I’m currently a server but I’m starting a new role as a Customer Service Representative! Hometown: Plant City, FL Class time do you usually attend: 12:30pm Favorite WOD: Anything with a rope climb, running, or box jumps, as an AMRAP Favorite CF Movement: Any movement I can’t do.
Athlete Spotlight: Mauricio Lopez
Name: Mauricio Lopez Age: 39 Occupation: Self employee Hometown: Colombia Class time do you usually attend: 8:00am Favorite WOD: Rowing Machine Favorite CF Movement: DB Power snatch Least Favorite CF Movement: Squat snatch 3RM Back Squat: 🙂 1RM Deadlift: 275 Favorite Food: Mexican and Colombian fast food Favorite Movie: Shrek Favorite Athlete: Lionel Messi Dream Job: I think I got it… Dream Vacation Destination: Maldives If you could have any
Athlete Spotlight- Ashley Pettit
Name: Ashley Pettit Age: 25 Occupation: Dance Teacher and Performer Hometown: Lawrenceville Which class time do you usually attend? 6am Favorite WOD: Grace Favorite CF Movement: Power Clean Least Favorite CF Movement: Thruster 3RM Back Squat: 175 1RM Deadlift: 225 Favorite Food: Anything Italian Favorite Movie: Bad Boys 2 Favorite Athlete: Brooke Wells Dream Job: National Tour Dream Vacation Destination:
Athlete Spotlight: Adam Tyson
Name: Adam Tyson Age: 29 Occupation: Community Manager Hometown: Dublin, Ga Which class time do you usually attend? 5pm Favorite WOD: Grace Favorite CF Movement: Power Clean Least Favorite CF Movement: Box Step Overs 3RM Back Squat: 320 1RM Deadlift: 405 Favorite Food: Pizza Favorite Movie: Ready Player One Favorite Athlete: Dan Gable Dream Job: Stay at home Dad / Trophy
Athlete Spotlight: Ashley Dunoff
Name: Ashley Dunoff Age: 29 Occupation: I’ve worked for an insurance premium finance company for the past 7 ½ years, handling the accounting side. Hometown: Blackwood, NJ Which class time do you usually attend? Monday – Friday 7pm and Saturdays usually 10:30am Favorite WOD: Murph (its only my favorite when I’m finished, not during the WOD) Favorite
Athlete Spotlight: Carrie Belmore
Name: Carrie Belmore Age: 34 Occupation: Phase I Clinical Trials Oncology Nurse Hometown: There are many, but I’ll claim Nashville Which class time do you usually attend? 5am, 8:30a on Saturday Favorite WOD: Isabel, DT or Flight Simulator Favorite CF Movement: Cleans and Snatches Least Favorite CF Movement: Burpee over Bar or Thrusters… It’s a solid tie 3RM Back
