October 2016 Athlete of the Month – Jill Egiizi

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Congratulations to Jill Egiizi on being named C3 Athlete of the Month for October!  Jill has been a consistent member of C3 for nearly six years now.  She has a contagious, go-getter attitude every time she steps foot in the box.  Not only is Jill a positive influence inside the gym, she is a pillar of the community outside the gym.  Jill hold many titles, including Mayor of Leland Grove, President of the PAAO USA Organization, and founder and President of W.I.L.D. – Women In Love with Dogs, a non profit canine rescue organization!
1. In general, what is your background?  
  • I am a mother of 4, married and live with my husband and 3 Bernese MT. dogs in Leland Grove.   
2.Age, Occupation?
  • 54 (almost 55)   I am a Mayor, an advocate for people with disabilities, people suffering from parental alienation, dogs and an author of two books.
3. How did you get to know about CrossFit and why did you start?  
  • My friend Terri Greenwald invited me to come when C 3 first began.  I was too shy (yes me) to come at first because i felt like I could not possible keep up.  I didn’t think i had the right clothes and I didn’t want to be stared or laughed at by others. 
4. How has CrossFit changed your life, lifestyle, level of fitness?
  • Crossfit has changed everything about me.  The way I think, feel, eat and even vacation. It has affected the way I speak to others about health and fitness and physically I am in the best shape ever!  I have energy, and the desire to come back each and every day to try strive to be better and work harder.  Reading the next days WOD is something I do every night before I go to sleep.  Dreaming of strategy for the next days WOD.
5. Name one goal and/or personal record you would like to accomplish through CrossFit.  
  • Long term I hope to continue the movement towards being physically healthy into my 60s by attending CrossFit on a regular basis, even when I am not in Springfield and short term, I am going to get double unders!
6. Favorite CrossFit moment so far?
  • My favorite was the day that Brian said just get up there and do a pull up and with out thinking for a minute, I Did it!  I hate that I have old lady farmer hands but they are symbolic of my accomplishment.
7. What is your least favorite WOD to date?  
  • Any WOD with thrusters.   That movement is very awkward for me.
8. What do you like most about Capital City CrossFit?
  •  C3 is so much more than a gym.  When you see the same group of people every day, there is no way to avoid a  personal connection with each and every one at some level.  We have developed a family that has genuine concern for each other and I look forward to seeing my crossfit friends and extended family each and every day. 
9. Favorite movement?
  • Push press
10. Least favorite movement?
  • Thrusters 

 

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