Get to Know Joe M and Nicole... Q and A:
Hometown: Nicole: York, PA. Joe: El Paso, TX
Current Location: King of Prussia (we have a crazy neighbor, you may know him)
Age: Nicole: 39 Joe: 44
Occupation:
Nicole: nurse anesthetist at Einstein Montgomery
Joe: Business Operations Manager
College:
Nicole: Ursinus College for a B.S. in biology, then Drexel University for a BSN, then Villanova for my master’s
How long have you been a CrossFitter?
Nicole: since April 2016, but I took most of 2019 off / Joe: 2016
Did you ever play sports?
Nicole: Does being a band geek count?!
Joe: Soccer
Got some cool (or uncool) hobbies you'd like to share? We bought a fixer-upper 2 years ago, so home renos have taken a lot of our time! We also have 2 awesome kids (Dexter, age 9 and Cora, age 7) and enjoy traveling and spending time as a family.
What has been your biggest achievement at CrossFit in general?
Nicole: I hated sports growing up and never thought I could be “athletic”. I was wrong, and it’s NEVER too late!
Joe: Rope climbs – I am still not the best at them but slowly getting more proficient
What skill(s) had you been working on all during 2019, and did (it) they become a success and are still part of your 2020 goals?
Nicole: I spent most of 2019 training for a powerlifting meet. During that time, I added about 50 lbs to my squat and about 60 lbs to my deadlift! I’m still doing dedicated strength training twice a week.
Joe: Overhead squats are one of my weak areas and definitely a 2020 goal
What's your favorite WOD?
Nicole: CrossFit Total
Joe: Any WOD with Shoulder Presses 😊
How about your favorite food/snacks?
Nicole: seafood (Joe – me too)
What is the craziest workout outside of CF you have ever done?
Nicole: I competed in my first powerlifting meet in Feb and placed 3rd in my weight class!
Joe: I’ve been known to run a few marathons when I was younger
What’s your least favorite WOD?
Nicole: Flight Simulator (Joe – me too)
Favorite lift/movement?
Nicole: deadlifts!!
Joe: Push-Press or Bench Press
What’s your least favorite lift/movement?
Nicole: I still don’t have double-unders, they are a source of never-ending frustration for me! I also struggle with gymnastics.
Joe: Handstand pushups!!!! If anyone has any tips please help.
Whats your favorite piece of workout "gear"?
Nicole: my Inzer lever belt
Joe: I typically don’t use any gear however recently I have been using knee sleeves
What would you say is your biggest improvement since starting CF?
Nicole: Everything! I was completely out of shape and un-athletic before CrossFit. When I first started, I couldn’t even do box jumps to the lowest box, I had to jump to a plate!
Joe: Everything!!!
Who is your favorite coach?
Nicole: I love them all of course, but Coach Steph holds a special place in my heart since she was my powerlifting coach! She was so supportive and knowledgeable and there is no way I could have done it without her.
Joe: All the coaches are great however Aimee knows how to kick my ass just enough to where I come back the next day for more fitness
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