Anastasia

Meet Anastasia. She has been an MR athlete for almost two years and is an athlete outside of the gym - she ran her first marathon in 2021. We are so proud of her! Anastasia usually works out in the morning and with her outgoing personality and sense of humor, you’d never know it was so early! Anastasia loves burpees and wall balls and strongly dislikes thrusters even though she is still pretty darn good at them. Learn more about Anastasia - one of our strong, badass women of MR:

“I am 32 years old & have a bachelor’s degree in Interior Design. I work in commercial interiors for a commercial furniture manufacturer currently. I have worked for AIS for 6 years now and enjoy creating functional spaces for all types of different companies! Fun fact, I also bartend on the side and work Chicago summer festivals! Bartending kept me alive through college and I’ve never let it go! I’m a social butterfly and love meeting new people.” 

How and when were you first introduced to CrossFit?

“I was sick of going to a regular gym and started doing a lot of research. I was honestly bored and not seeing the results I was looking for. I came across CrossFit and decided to give it a try. I started with foundations and fell in love! I never looked back! I’ve been doing CrossFit now for almost 7 years!”

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

“The people! I won’t lie it was intimidating when I first started but after joining and seeing how everyone was there to help one another out I knew it was nothing like going to a normal gym. This is a community! I have made so many great friends from joining this unbelievably supportive community!”

What is your favorite thing about MR?

“Our community, our coaches and of course our badass, boss, Coach Sarah! She truly inspires me!”

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

“Prowlers at 535#!”

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

“I would first let them know they do not need to be intimidated whatsoever! It’s nothing to be scared of, you can’t say you can’t do something until you try it! You just might fall in love with something that is about to change your life forever! I know I did!”