When did you join EverProven and what brought you here?
I think 2016? I worked on the FD with Matt and he got me to join, I’d previously done CrossFit at 207 in Sanford but had most recently been doing my own thing at a local gym.
What do you like best about EverProven?
The community here makes me want to come in and work out. It really is a home away from home, and I’ve made some great friends here! We have such a mix of people, too! Some days, even when I’m “not feeling it,” I still show up and I’m always glad I did. Some of those days even end up being PRs!
Can you share a specific health improvement or positive change in your life that you attribute to EverProven?
Sometimes I don’t feel like I’m where I was when I was younger, but I know for a fact there’s no way that younger me would have been able to randomly decide to run a half marathon, I have no doubt I’m leaving my 30s in better shape than I entered them!
What advice would you give to someone who is hesitant to try EverProven?
Take advantage of the bring a friend day, one of us will happily bring you along! It can be a lot to learn the movements, but there’s always help and encouragement. This gym isn’t about hitting every workout RX, it’s about moving well, supporting everyone, and helping others improve!
When you aren’t at the gym what is your favorite thing to do?
In the summer, I leave the gym and drink iced coffee on my deck! I also play in a country cover band, I’ve played guitar for over 25 years now. I primarily played rock stuff, but had an opportunity to broaden my horizons a bit and it’s been awesome!
What is one interesting fact many people don’t know about you?
I like cats. Oh…didn’t know about me? Once in college I was in a karaoke contest and ended up having to sing a Cher song. I won, even though I wasn’t actually supposed to!
