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I grew up your typical Midwestern, country girl in a small agricultural community of 700 people in North East, Nebraska. As the second oldest, I was raised helping out on my family’s farm alongside two sisters, Michelle & Kelli, & brother, Steve. We were always an active family growing up so outside of the normal sibling rivalry & farm chores, I stayed busy playing sports.
As a kid, I was always inherently athletic so I often bested the boys in my class in most activities. In high school I was a multi-sport athlete & a standout in volleyball & track. I received several offers to run track in college, but instead accepted a scholarship to play collegiate volleyball for the University of Nebraska at Omaha. In 2008, almost 2 years after graduating from college & leaving competitive sports behind, I was convinced by my boyfriend (now husband) to give CrossFit a try.
My first workout was nothing short of unforgettable. Quickly told, it involved deadlifts & box jumps & I was unable to finish the workout. I even scaled the weights & movements as many that are new to CrossFit often do. Despite the outcome of that first WOD (workout of the day), it didn’t take long before I was hooked & I’ve honestly never looked back. It was the best decision of my life as every day I feel blessed to have found CrossFit & the amazing CrossFit community. Five years later, in October of 2013, I even left my corporate job behind to pursue my passion; becoming a fulltime CrossFit athlete.
Outside of training, you’ll find me hanging with my husband, Dustin, & my 70 pound Double-Doodle pup, Louden. If the sun is shining, you’ll most likely find me outside being active, sunbathing, grilling, or relaxing with some friends at the lake.
My Message
As a 5X CrossFit Games Competitor my goals have always remained constant – I want to compete at the highest level possible & have fun doing it, all while continuing to be a positive force in the CrossFit community. As long as I can still make an impact in CrossFit I want to hold myself to the highest standards possible & always lead by example.
I want to motivate women & men alike to be a better version of themselves. I want to inspire others to appreciate their efforts as CrossFit athletes & most of all, embrace the outcome of their hard work. I encourage everybody that comes in contact with CrossFit to take pride in their labors & enjoy the journey to health & fitness.
For me it comes down to one thing: “How do you want to be remembered?” When it’s all said & done I want to be remembered as a talented athlete that wholeheartedly cherished the CrossFit lifestyle & the entire CrossFit community. I am determined to leave my mark on the sport, always striving to embody the CrossFit spirit. Ultimately, I want to redefine strength as beauty. #StrengthIsBooty #BootyIsStrength
My Competitive CrossFit Experience
2009 – 5th Place CrossFit Games Rocky Mountain Regional
2009 – 36th Place CrossFit Games Final
2010 – 2nd Place CrossFit Games Rocky Mountain Regional
2010 – 14th Place CrossFit Games Final
2011 – 1st Place CrossFit Games North Central Regional
2011 – 37th Place CrossFit Games Final
2012 – 2nd Place CrossFit Games North Central Regional
2012 – 12th Place CrossFit Games Final
2013 – 2nd Place CrossFit Games North Central Regional
2013 – 20th Place CrossFit Games Final
2014 – 3rd Place Individual East Coast Championships
2014 – 1st Place Team East Coast Championships (S. Tovar, E. Akinwale, R. Froning, C. Spealler)
2014 – 1st Place Garage Games Battle in the Bluffs
2014 – 6th Place CrossFit Games North Central Regional
2014 – 1st Place Crush Games
2014 – 4th Place Granite Games
2014 – 1st Place Team CrossFit Team Series (S.Tovar, E. Bridgers, B. Smith, S. Panchik,)
2015 – 2nd Place Team WODAPALOOZA (S. Tovar, M. Vollmer, J. Zambruno)
2015 – 4th Place Individual East Coast Championships
2015 – 5th Place Team East Coast Championships (S. Tovar, E. Akinwale, R. Froning, C. Spealler)
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