2.01.2019

Athlete of the Month: Terry Jamieson




Get to Know Terry J

Hometown: Souderton, PA

Current Location: Worcester, PA

Age: 64

Occupation: Retired!!!

College: University of Delaware

How long have you been a CrossFitter? 3 years – started at the first Masters Class!

Did you ever play sports? Played basketball, volleyball and lacrosse in High School.

Got some cool (or uncool) hobbies you'd like to share? Enjoy doing nose work competitions with my dogs! It is very humbling because the dogs are so smart and the handler not so much!

What has been your biggest achievement at CrossFit in general? Improved physical fitness! My bone density has increased which is so important when you are old!

What skill had you been working on all during 2018, and did they become successes? Worked on toes to bar and hand stand pushups – got both!

Goals for the 2019 year? Get more than 5 DUBS in a row!

What's your favorite WOD? Nicole – only WOD I can do RX!

How about your favorite food/snacks? Dark chocolate and coffee ice cream

What is the craziest workout outside of CF you have ever done? Baling hay! It has to be at least 90 degrees and sunny, wearing long pants, long sleeve shirt and then lift bales of hay (about 40 lb each) onto the wagon, off the wagon and into the hay mow for hours! It is the sweatiest workout I have ever done!

What’s your least favorite WOD? Any WOD with snatches and thrusters!

Favorite lift/movement? Push press (learned at my first class) and Pull-ups

What’s your least favorite lift/movement? Snatch – I just can’t get it!

Whats your favorite piece of workout "gear"? Rower

What you say is your biggest improvement since starting CF? Coordination and strength

Who is your favorite coach? Aimee – thank you for starting the wonderful and wacky masters class – love it! Also enjoy when Steph and Jenna coach the masters class too!

PR's to mention? Goals Reached? Nutrition highlights?..Any weight lifting – never lifted a bar before crossfit! Learning so many new skills! Definitely eat less sugar and chips! Try to eat healthier!

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