Kate

This is Kate. She is originally from Denver, CO and moved to Chicago about a year and half ago to start her first job out of school. She graduated from Purdue in 2020 before starting to work as a software developer. Kate started at MR during the pandemic but didn’t let the masks and the distant squares slow her down. She dove right in and we are very lucky to have her as part of our community. Another fun fact about Kate, she plays Gaelic Football a sport whose objective is to kick or PUNCH the ball into the goal (?!) and she is learning the mandolin! 

How and when were you first introduced to CrossFit?

“I started CrossFit last year after being inspired by my sweet mother. She has done CrossFit for years now and has really enjoyed it. After I moved to Chicago she encouraged me to follow in her footsteps and I did!”

 What is your favorite movement? And your least favorite movement?

“My favorite movement is high box jumps! There is such a thrill that comes with making the jump and not bashing my shins! My least favorite move is deadlifts. I just think they are boring!”

 What is something that surprised you about CrossFit when you first started?

“When I first started CrossFit, I was surprised at how every single workout was able to fully exhaust me. Because all of the programming is so scalable, each time I come into the gym, I am able to modify the workout to meet my ability level while still being challenged.”

 What is your favorite part about MR?

“My favorite thing about MR is seeing the same friendly faces when I come into the gym! I have a hard time staying motivated to work out on my own and the class structure and welcoming community at MR has been a big part in encouraging me to keep coming back. And of course I love supporting a woman-owned gym run by such a powerful lady!”

 What is something you have done in MR that you never thought you’d do?

“Something I've done at MR that I thought I'd never do is stay consistent about going to the gym for over a year! I am so grateful to have found a place that I love coming back to and that constantly challenges me.”

 What would you tell someone who is considering joining CrossFit at MR?

“I would encourage anyone thinking about joining MR to definitely come and give it a try! Sarah's Foundations class is a great introduction to CrossFit and makes starting at MR easy and comfortable. Joining MR has been one of the best things I've done for myself in the past few years and has provided me with a great community and plenty of physical challenges!”