07/13/2023
💡Athlete Spotlight💡
Congrats to our 6am founders!!!
Names: Rachel Chapman and Jarrod Chapman
Occupations: R: Construction and Contract Administration Manager; J: Mechanical Engineer
Person you're most inspired by? R: Dolly Parton; J:Jerry Chapman (my dad)
Last book you read? R: The last one I listened to was One Italian Summer by Rebecca Serle. It was basically a love letter to Positano and now I'm dying to visit :D J: All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Favorite movie? R: The Family Stone; J: Elf
How long have you been doing CrossFit? October 2015
What was your sport and fitness background prior to doing CrossFit? R: Failed miserably at fast pitch softball in my pre-teens. I started trail running and lifting weights in 2012 and continued until starting CrossFit in 2015. J: Trail running and mountain biking
How has CrossFit positively impacted your life? R: I love starting my day with a tough challenge, both mentally and physically. It makes the rest of the day's challenges seem less daunting after surviving a tough workout first thing in the morning. I've also noticed throughout the years how often the functional fitness movements we learn in CrossFit prepare us for moving correctly and safely in our daily lives. J: I'm more fit now than when I started.
What is your favorite CrossFit movement? R: Gymnastics are cool. Barbell movements are less cool. J: Pull-ups
What is your favorite Benchmark/Hero WOD? R: Annie; J: Grace
What advice would you give yourself if you could go back to your first month of CrossFIt? R: Just keep practicing your double unders. You will eventually get them!! J: You'll never not be sore.
What are your health and fitness goals? R: I believe in the move it or lose it philosophy so physical activity and fitness are daily and lifetime goals. J: To not look like the Planters' Peanut guy.
What are your other interests and hobbies? R: Baking, traveling, backpacking, hiking, skiing and eating; J: Camping, hiking, motorcycles, mountain biking, snowboarding, Ober Mountain Ski Patrol and Landcruising
Anything else to add? We're so thankful for CrossFit Bearden and a special shoutout to our awesome 6AM crew!