02/03/2026
Re-PITA started CrossFit XR in May of 2025. I had known Re-PITA previously and hoped maybe one day she would give XR a try! FINALLY, one of her close friends and member of CFXR, convinced her to try it out! Her first class she told me she doesn’t math very well, so she isn’t sure about counting reps or weight or keeping track. I told her…no problem. We got you! Here we are 9 months later and not only has she drank the Kool-Aid, but she has also participated in her 1st ever CrossFit in-house competition and did GREAT! With her workout bestie by her side, her confidence, strength, mobility, coordination as well as her motivation and determination, have increased dramatically! She is a blast to have in class. You are guaranteed some dancing and singing in the middle of the workout, which always makes me smile! She is kind, caring, and supportive and always has a smile on her face 😊 Her nickname, Re-PITA was given to her right after she started with CFXR. She would ask me to demonstrate or explain the workout again several times before we started. It became a running joke that she would laugh which would make me laugh. The rest of the name, well, y’all can figure that out. Her workout bestie, Boo, came up with the nickname and it stuck! We love our Re-PITA and her vibrant spirit!
BJ was born in Kinston, NC to Danny and Judy King, and raised in Pink Hill, NC. She graduated from ECU with a B.S. in Sociology. Then she attended Johnston Community College and received an associate’s degree in nursing. Finally, she attended Winston Salem State University and received a B.S. in Nursing. In 199, BJ met the love of her life, Pablo and were married in 2002. They have 2 sons: Gabe (22 y.o.) and Luke (18 y.o.). BJ is an oncology nurse at REX Hospital and Pablo works for an Irish engineering company called The PM Group. I asked Pablo to give me some more fun and personal info. This is what he said:
Her favorite hobbies are the beach/pool, baking in the sun, running, music, cocktails and Pablo 😉
Her favorite foods are anything chicken, avocados, eggplant, and Mediterranean food.
She loves Carolina beach and S**g (music). Pable says he thinks she has a crush on Craig Woolard!
Tell me something endearing: She has that tough appearance, and she tries to look like she can kick your butt, but she is a softy and has the biggest heart! AGREED, PABLO!
CONGRATULATIONS RE-PITA!
