The CFH community is constantly transforming as we gain new members and others leave us due to moves, new jobs, and other exciting life changes and opportunities. A bittersweet goodbye was said this past week to Ruby, who found CFH last September when she moved to Baltimore with her fiancé. Ruby made some amazing gains in her short time here at CFH and we will miss her now that she has moved to Chicago!
When did you start doing CrossFit? What brought you to CFH?
I started CrossFit in September of 2016 to change up my workout plan for my upcoming wedding. What brought me specifically to CFH was the Yelp reviews (I use yelp for just about everything 🙂
What has changed for you in your time at CFH?
The biggest thing that has changed for me since joining CrossFit is that I now realize my body is so much more capable than I thought it was. I always used to say ‘I’m not strong enough to do anything these people are doing’ But CrossFit has reinforced for me that a lot of what you do is mind over matter. That persistent work (with proper form of course, I feel I vigilantly tried to focus on that for the first few months), will lead to small changes with overall larger lasting results.
What is your biggest accomplishment/ proudest moment since starting CrossFit?
It may not be much but my biggest accomplishment was when I first finished a WOD with no scaling! At first it was of course necessary to scale but again as you push yourself beyond your own limits you’re amazed at what you can accomplish
Do you have any words or advice for someone new or just starting out?
It’s a process. Whether that be for the very new person or the super experienced CrossFitter (just saying, no way the latter is me 😉 Have patience with yourself and don’t compare your progress to anyone else. CrossFit is an amazing workout and I think beyond just the exercise portion it is an amazing community that you can cheer on, that cheers you on and helps you grow as an individual.
Thank you Ruby for spending your time in Baltimore as a CFH member. We will miss you!
New to Baltimore and looking to get info CrossFit? Or maybe you’ve been here forever. Either way, give us a shout! Email us at community@crossfitfederalhill.com