I am so excited to be doing a guest blog! Kat and I always knew each other but have really bonded over the last year. We have lots in common and it’s been wonderful to know I am not alone in the journey to be an active mom. I am not a writer so I am going to answer some questions about my experience with CrossFit. I am a 33 year old mother of two, I am a runner and like Kat am training for a half marathon. I am happy to share my experience with starting CrossFit

Where did you hear about CrossFit?
– My cousin and his wife started CrossFit and a paleo diet last year. I have never seen such a transformation and really decided to look into it. I noticed a CrossFit gym opened here in Sydney. I vowed to try it when I finished my mat leave.

What motivated you to try it out?
– Like Kat I have been training for a half marathon. I completed a few races and run regularly, I also love yoga. I wanted to start lifting weights but just couldn’t get myself doing it alone. I needed motivation and felt CrossFit would motivate me and teach me how to lift weights and build some serious muscle.

What has been the biggest challenge so far?
– My biggest challenge so far was my first day!!! I am in the best shape of my life and my first WOD (workout of the day) kicked my ass so bad if I hadn’t already paid I don’t know if I would have went back! I felt like I was really bad at it and I didn’t belong there. I was assured that everyone feels that way at first! After my second class I was hooked! I started out feeling super weak but feel stronger every day!

Are there certain rules? e.g.: must have prior weight-lifting or cardio experience?
– Not at all!!! I had plenty of cardio experience but pretty much zero weight lifting. The coaches are amazing at accommodating everyone! At the moment I use a empty bar for power cleans and shoulder presses. The most important thing is getting the technique correct, then add weight.

Do you love it, hate it or undecided so far?
-I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!! I am always lifting the least amount of weight, am usually the slowest and need a whole lot of coaching but I am addicted. I am doing things I never dreamed I would be able to do. No one judges or looks down on you. It is a fantastic, welcoming community. It is all levelled so that everyone is working at their maximum all the time. I look forward to every workout.