Member Success, Hanna Reed!

Hanna is 18, and attends our CrossFit Teen class.

How did you hear about CF?
Through Keegan Martin, we have been best friends for a long time and he told me I should come see what it was all about.

How long have you been CrossFit?
About 9 months

What improvements have you seen, if any, with your gymnastics since beginning CrossFit?
I've seen improvements in my balance and strength with my gymnastics. I also ran for track and field for Ramona High School. My 100 meter time has improved so much as well since I have started CrossFit.

What made you want to compete in the Teen Challenge at the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games?
I thought it would just be a fun thing to do. It wasn't till I got to the Home Depot Center on check in day did i realize what a big deal it was to be a part of it.

What did you like most about the Teen Challenge?
My favorite thing about the Teen Challenge was the respect that everyone had for one another. Even though none of us really knew each other at first, after the first workout we had all bonded. We all sweat, cried and even ripped our hands together. It's because we all share the same passion. On the last workout of the third day, even though time ran out the last remaining teams were determined to finish the workout. All the teams got up and ran the last 400 meters with the remaining teams. That was so awesome.

What do you're family/friends think about you doing CrossFit?
I'm now attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise. A lot of my new friends were confused when I tried to explain CrossFit and how it was my sport. After I showed them videos and pictures from the Teen Challenge they were totally impressed. They didn't expect me, the little 5"2' girl , to be a power lifter. Now every week when I come to school they ask me if I have any new P.R's and they tease me and ask if i can lift a car yet. My parents and family are very proud of my achievements in CrossFit. When ever my grandparents find an opening in a conversation they brag about their "power lifting granddaughter in California".

What goals are you trying to achieve?
My goals are just to be a good athlete and be joyful while doing it.

What was your first impression after your first CrossFit Class?
During my first CrossFit class I didn't understand why anyone would put themselves through this. After that, I was hooked. CrossFit is a funny thing....because it beats you down so hard...to tears even, but for some reason I cant understand, you can't stop once you've started and you cant get enough.

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