I read and hear so many interesting stories about our MBS athletes and find my story to be a bit uninspiring.This is how I got to be a part of MBS where I just love the coaches, athletes and all of the camaraderie. We all have a story to share about our lives that make us unique so Val asked me to share mine. I have been a tom boy and athlete my entire life. I played pretty much all of the sports offered until I got to high school. I then went with running track once I got to the high school level. I qualified for state 3 years in row in the 100m hurdles, long jump and 4 X 100m relay. I then joined the Army and served active duty for 3 years. I was stationed at Redstone Arsenal and also deployed to Saudi Arabia for the Desert Storm campaign. I did 5 years in the Army Reserves here in Colorado while going to night school and working full time to get my BSBA. I met Eric the man of my dreams while still in the Army Reserves and we will be celebrating 20 years of marriage this June. He and I love our dog children and have two huskies that most of you have met. They are our second generation of dog children. Eric and I never had human children not because we didn’t want them but because it just didn’t work out for us. As an adult I have participated in many different sports leagues such as softball, soccer, roller hockey, and volleyball. I also tried out for the Colorado Valkyries WPFL when I was 29 years old and competed against 2 girls right off the Collegiate level soccer field for the tight end position. Although, I didn’t actually get to play in a game as I only made the practice squad, I had a blast learning how to play and be a part of the WPFL. I also golf a bit, bowl and do yoga but my true love is running. I have completed 3 full marathons, 12 half marathons and too many 5k and 10k’s to count. Unfortunately, due to injuries my body does not love running like it used to so I dabble here and there and do what I can which isn’t much these days. The thing I seem to love now, at the ripe old age of 45 is Crossfit. I started Crossfit at another local box in December of 2014 and didn’t find what I was looking for. I realized that Crossfit could and should be more then what I was getting while I was dropping in to other Crossfit boxes while traveling for work. Speaking of work, I work for the Department Of Interior a major career change just about 8 months ago for me. Then MBS opened and here we are. I love the people at MBS and also what Crossfit has done for my Mind Body and Soul!!! I hope to spend many many more years Crossfitting and making new stories with new friends. Competing and RXing all 5 Open Workouts this year just confirmed what I love about Crossfit. The people and the support! Thanks for reading and see you at the Deuce (MBS CROSSFIT II-Arvada).
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