Name: Jessica Shelton Age: 33 Occupation: Audio Visual Project Manager Hometown: Born in Washington, but raised here in Buford Which class time do you usually attend?: 6 AM Favorite WOD: Anything with Power Cleans Favorite CF Movement: Deadlift Least Favorite CF Movement: Snatch 3RM Back Squat: 1751RM Deadlift: I did 275 banded last year, so
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Spotlight Athlete: Jason Rogers
Name: Jason Rogers Age: 40 Occupation: Owner of Tint World Hometown: Huntington Beach, California Which class time do you usually attend?: 6 am or 8 am Favorite WOD: Anything to do with upper body, preferably back Favorite CF Movement: Deadlifts Least Favorite CF Movement: Handstand Pushups 3RM Back Squat: 285 1RM Deadlift: 315 Favorite Food:
Athlete Spotlight: Josh Clemons
Name: Josh Clemons Age: 33 Occupation: Executive Director – OneRace Movement Hometown: Tulsa, OK Which class time do you usually attend?: All of them😆 – 12:30pm Favorite WOD: I enjoy *almost every emom workout. Favorite CF Movement: Power Cleans Least Favorite CF Movement: Burpees 3RM Back Squat: 275 1RM Deadlift: 240lb Favorite Food: Mexican Food Favorite Movie: Black Panther Favorite
Spotlight Athlete: Lindsay Morris
Name: Lindsay Morris Age: 36 Occupation: Project Manager Hometown: Buford, GA (currently) – I’ve lived all over the east coast growing up. Which class time do you usually attend?: Mostly 4:30/5:30; but I have been known to show up in all of them. Favorite WOD: Grace Favorite CF Movement: Anything with a barbell Least Favorite CF
Spotlight Athlete: Chris Schwarzer
Name: Chris SchwarzerAge: 54Occupation: SVP/ControllerHometown: LawrencevilleWhich class time do you usually attend?: 6am, recent convert from 8am, miss you guys!!!Favorite WOD: Any that don’t have BurpeesFavorite CF Movement: Back SquatLeast Favorite CF Movement: BURPEE & Overhead Squat, because it’s not natural to move that way!!!3RM Back Squat: 2551RM Deadlift: 305Favorite Food: Potato’sFavorite Movie: FletchFavorite Athlete:
Athlete Spotlight: Beth Reed
Name: Beth Reed Age: 45 Occupation: Department Manager at Floor and Decor Hometown: Buford/Flowery Branch, GA Which class time do you usually attend?: 8 am!! Favorite WOD: Jackie Favorite CF Movement: TTB Least Favorite CF Movement: Pistols 3RM Back Squat: 175 1RM Deadlift: 265 in 2018 🙄 Favorite Food: Tacos! Favorite Movie: Nightmare Before Christmas Favorite Athlete: SAM BRIGGS 🥰
Athlete Spotlight: Julie Schramm
Name: Julie Schramm Age: 47 Occupation: Pharmacist/ Stay-at-home mom/Homeschooler Hometown: Americus, GA Which class time do you usually attend?: 6am Favorite WOD: Anything that has a 9 minute or less time limit. Favorite CF Movement: Back Squats Least Favorite CF Movement: Devil’s Press 3RM Back Squat: 140 1RM Deadlift: 175 Favorite Food: Queso and chips Favorite Movie: Grease, Steel Magnolias,
Athlete Spotlight: Tim Turnquist
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
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
