Who’s Who: Wendy!

19 May

Wod 5/19/2010

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A. Press 65%1RM x 5; 75% 1RM x 3; 85% 1RM x amrap.
Rest 3 min; perform @ 20X0 tempo.  You must maintain tempo on amrap set!
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Row 750m
rest 3 min
Run 800m
rest 3 min
21-15-9 rep rounds for time:
KB SDHP 53/36lb
Box Jumps 20″/18″

Flexibility/Mobility Focus

Seated hamstring w/thread the needle
Lunge stretch
Cossack squat switches x 5/5
Locust stretch x 30″ ea. side

For this next Who’s Who we have Wendy!

How were you introduced to Crossfit?
Last summer I attempted to climb Mt. Adams and it CRUSHED me. We made it to the false summit (see pic).  I had just finished my second half marathon and considered myself “in shape”. It was a very sobering experience and I have a much greater respect for the level of fitness required to complete such a task.  Anyway, we went to Maui and I met this girl there who was into Crossfit.  I came home from vacation and a Girls Day was scheduled for that Saturday. I’ve been hooked ever since.

Favorite WOD/lift:
Anything that does not involve wall balls.

I have always wanted to
Learn another language. I took Japanese in high school for a few years but that has long been forgotten.  I’m thinking of maybe trying a language immersion program when I’m done with school.

1 word people use to describe me.
A recent polling of my friends suggested…..DEDICATED.

Outside of the gym I like to
Try out new restaurants, travel, hike, listen to indie music, spend time with Tom, my friends and the dog.



Something nobody knows about me or would be surprised to know about me:
I grew up on a farm in Indiana: 4-H, pigs, tractors, the whole deal.  It explains a lot.

Favorite physical activity outside of Crossfit:
Hiking. It used to be running but since Crossfit that kinda bores me.

Favorite place to eat in Portland:
I really can’t pick a favorite. The place I go to the most is Cha Taquiera on NW 21st and Everett.  It’s close to my house and they make great margaritas.



Song that gets me pumped up for a workout:
Nothing motivates me like a little gangster rap….Current fav: T.I. “I’m Back”.

Proudest accomplishment:
Moving to Portland and going back to school full time to switch careers.  Hopefully I will be in a Physician Assistant program next year!

19 Responses to “Who’s Who: Wendy!”

  1. Ben 19 May 10 at 8:10 am #

    Press: 95/110/125×2
    Metcon: 14:16

  2. Jenn 19 May 10 at 8:23 am #

    You are such a joy to workout with Wendy! :)

  3. Stephanie Speros 19 May 10 at 10:23 am #

    You’re my hero, also you are inspire!! I love to work out with you often.

  4. Kristi 19 May 10 at 11:00 am #

    yey Wendy!!!!!!

  5. Shelby 19 May 10 at 11:20 am #

    press: 48/56/64×3
    Metcon: 15:30

  6. Desiree 19 May 10 at 11:29 am #

    Wendy…I also tried to climb Adams…got to the same spot you did…it is hard! I think it is humbling for most people. Did you try CrossFit in Maui?

  7. Sara Mulroy 19 May 10 at 11:51 am #

    Wendy, your pictures are so great! I have only worked out with you a few times, but you have such a positive attitude, it’s infectious.

  8. Jess Chang 19 May 10 at 12:35 pm #

    Wendy! It’s so great seeing you at the gym! I love that you are taking chances in life and how you are making a major career change.
    You always have great input on restaurants for me. Keep ‘m coming!

  9. Wendy 19 May 10 at 1:08 pm #

    Thanks guys!
    Des- I did not try Crossfit in Maui because I didn’t really know about it until I friended the girl on Facebook when we came home and then she talked about it constantly. Maybe next time we can try Adams together and actually make it to the summit!

  10. Kelley Nelson 19 May 10 at 2:31 pm #

    Wendy! I wish we got to work out together more often…loved our on ramp days! And your dog is super awesome. :)

  11. Ted 19 May 10 at 2:43 pm #

    Press: 95/110/125×3
    Metcon: 14:17

  12. Cole 19 May 10 at 3:45 pm #

    Wendy, I’ve thought you were totally rad since onramp, but after seeing what you did to that poor dog. Well, I just don’t know to think anymore….

    No presses for me-
    B. wod : 15:38

  13. Wendy 19 May 10 at 5:38 pm #

    Cole, This is not a fashion show. My greyhound has no body fat and minimal hair so he has to wear a coat when it is cold. He wears boots because he has corns on his feet and can’t walk without a little padding on them. So I hope you reconsider my radness ;)

  14. Lenny 19 May 10 at 6:25 pm #

    Wendy
    You’re such a great workout partner! Thanks for being such a great motivator on Wed and Fridays!!

  15. Spencer 19 May 10 at 6:48 pm #

    press: 75/90/100×6

    wod: 13:36

    Nick way to blaze the WOD!

  16. Madoc 19 May 10 at 7:11 pm #

    Press: 75/85/100×7
    Metcon 15:06rx

    Awesome job 6:15.

  17. Elisa 19 May 10 at 7:54 pm #

    Wendy, I love that you have a greyhound! They are such sweethearts. :) It was fun learning more about you today!

    Metcon: 16:16Rx

  18. Ken 19 May 10 at 9:09 pm #

    Press: 72/85/97 x 6
    WOD: 15:21 Rx

  19. Laura 20 May 10 at 7:04 am #

    Press: 35/42/56 x 3
    Metcon: 17:38 Rx

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