APRIL 2014 ATHLETE OF THE MONTH - LYNNE PADAVANO

CONGRATULATIONS TO APACHE CROSSFIT'S VERY FIRST ATHLETE OF THE MONTH, LYNNE PADAVANO!!!!!!


Lynne trains consistently and always does her best.  She frequently puts in extra time to improves things that don't come easily for her and through persistence and attention to detail, conquers goals on a regular basis.  
Throughout the CrossFit Open, Lynne has made some great strides in her performance and skills and continues to do so every time she steps foot into the gym.  She takes coaching cues without batting an eye and is always willing to learn.  Today, she is on her way to becoming one of the strongest and most efficient lifters in the gym.  We're excited to recognize you as April 2014's Athlete of the Month. Keep up the good work!
A bit about Lynne:

1.    When did you start CrossFit? 
September 2013

2.    Favorite WOD?
I think I have a love, hate relationship with rounds for time. Something with burpees, double unders (I love getting welts on my arms), box jumps, wall balls, pull-ups, runs…who am I kidding I like them all!

3.    Least Favorite WOD?
Open 14.4 or 14.5…it’s a toss up 

4.   Favorite lift?
Cleans and Back Squats  

5.    Least favorite lift?
OverHead Squats

6. Tell us a little bit about yourself (family, job, sports, interests, etc)
 I am the youngest of three sisters. I am a first grade teacher. I enjoy the                   
beach, working out, and loafin’.

7.What were you doing before CROSSFIT?
Single unders…A lot of cardio, circuit training, lifting, and running. I joined  
Apache to change things up and see what all the craze was about, now I  
know!

8. What were your thoughts after your first CrossFit workout?
I have no clue what I’m doing!

9. What are your current goals?
10 Strict pull-ups 
Kipping pull-ups

10. What advice would you give to a newbie just joining Apache CrossFit? 
Keep coming back! You will do a whole bunch of crazy shit that you thought you could never do. Also, listen to the coaches, they never steered me wrong.  

11.  Something you might not know about me is.....
I have a crazy laugh. Wait till you hear it.

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