January 2025 Athlete of the Month
Brittany Karneol
Is our January 2025 Member of the Month. Check out her testimonial below!
1. How long have you been a member at CrossFit Bound? What changes have you noticed in yourself physically, mentally, or emotionally since joining?
I’ve been a member at CFB for almost 13 years. It’s been so long I can’t even remember the part of my life I wasn’t a member. CrossFit has shaped me in all of those spaces- physically mentally and emotionally
2. How has your experience at CrossFit Bound impacted your life outside the gym? (Work, personal life, etc.) or talk about how training at home and having a daily plan helps you.
Functional training helps me daily with my two year old. I love being the active parent with my kid and making the most of his childhood.
3. Who at the gym inspires you the most, and why?
Mary Turner is always showing up and showing out! Even after working taxing hours and having multiple kids! Bad ass!! I love trying to beat her but never can these days LOL
4. What does being a part of the CrossFit Bound community mean to you?
Being remote is hard to feel as connected as I used to but I did meet my very best friend at CFB & will be forever grateful for that. It’s great to surround yourself with those that have the same mindset as you.
5. Describe your first class at CrossFit Bound. How did you feel during and after it?
Oh man, I was 20 years old and wanting to get “fit” for an upcoming beach trip. After that first workout I immediately signed up & have never looked back. The high I felt was something I never had before. I never played sports or did anything physical at all so it hit a little different for me!
6. What’s something surprising about you that people at the gym might not know?
I think it would surprise people that I have spent my whole adult life as a CFB member! Also other than the birth of my child I’ve never missed more than a week at a time for vacations (and rarely so, I normally workout on vacations now)
7. What are your top three most memorable moments or proudest achievements since starting CrossFit?
Id like to consider myself top 10% percent in the double-under arena and am damn proud that I’m better at ONE thing than most ppl 😅 Strict pull-ups were a huge achievement for me. Also that 295 deadlift I need to get back to, that was pretty cool.
8. What advice would you give to someone just starting their CrossFit journey at CrossFit Bound?
Walking in the doors the first time was the hardest part. It’s very intimidating but I hope you see we are all at different levels and all have different strengths and weaknesses. It’s not as crazy as people make it seem. Keep to it and you’ll change your life!
9. From where do you draw your inspiration and motivation to push through tough moments in workouts?
I look at people’s times before I start my workouts at home and I try my hardest to compete. I haven’t lost that edge to me, that’s the fun part of CrossFit. We love pushing each other to do our best!
