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March 2019 Member of the Month

3/2/2019

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Scott Lombard

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​Preferred Name : Scott
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Age : 48

​Where did you grow up? Colorado

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness? November of 2014

What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
I am a Subject Matter Expert in the legal field specializing in Computer Forensics and eDiscovery.  In my free time I enjoy golf, running, hunting, traveling, and shooting trap.

​How did you find out about Mi5? Bernie O'Brien

When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you?
My first day when Angie called me ****stick. I knew these were my people.

What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
I look forward to "The Murph" each year. While it is certainly a challenge, I love everyone coming together doing the same WOD to honor Lt. Michael Murphy.

What is your least favorite WOD/movement?
Thrusters

What would your perfect WOD look like?
Anything that does not include the aforementioned movement of thrusters

What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do?
I have gained strength in my core allowing me to hit the golf ball much further. I never thought would be able to hit the yardages that I can now, and I attribute that to Mi5.

What motivates you to stay fit?
I enjoy it and I like the way I feel

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? I have a hidden talent, I think of it as more of a "gift". I can eat weight in Sashimi. Just sayin'

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5? The same advice that I received when I started. Go to BootCamp classes and learn the movements (also meeting tons of people) at lighter weights.
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February 2019 Member of the Month

2/22/2019

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Pat Sewald

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January 2019 Members of the Month

1/31/2019

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All of 0ur Members!

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Thank you for your support during our move to Mi5 2.0

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December 2018 Member of the Month

12/2/2018

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Rick Gonzales

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Preferred Name: Rick

​Age: 67 next month

Where did you grow up?
Laurel, Maryland. Graduated from the Univ of Maryland (Fear The Turtle!)

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness?
September 2013.

What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
I'm retired. The few hours I'm not at MI5 doing Boot Camp, Boxing, and Yoga are spend investing in stocks and options, big mountain downhill skiing out West, and cooking.

How did you find out about Mi5?
A former trainer, Matt Strand.

When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you?
Instantly, never a doubt after the first workout.  Exhausted, sore, and couldn't wait to go back.

What is your favorite WOD/movement?
Murph:  1600 meter row, 100 pull ups, 200 push ups, 300 air squats, 1600 meter row.

What is your least favorite WOD/movement?
Burpees, (of course!)

What would your perfect WOD look like? 
20 minute AMRAP of "Spicy" Cindy: 5 pull ups, 10 push ups, 15 air squats, 20 sit ups, 15 heavy KB deadlifts, 10 heavy kettle bell swings, 5 heavy bicep curls.  

What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do?
Pick one:  Handstands, 335 lb dead lift, 25 pull ups, 30" box jump. 

What motivates you to stay fit?
Being able to live life on my terms with no constraints.

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know?
I plan on entering the Minnesota Senior Olympics this summer and winning the 50 meter dash. 

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?
​Have fun, trust the process, and attend consistently. These people will become your family
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November 2018 Member of the Month

10/30/2018

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Katie Lockrem


Preferred Name:
Katie 

​Age: 37

Where did you grow up?
Thompson, IA

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness?
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I was the very first Mi5 Member so Aug (or September) 2012?

What do you do when you are not at Mi5? 
I am a 2nd teacher. I like to travel, go to concerts, movies, spend time with my family and friends

How did you find out about Mi5?
I trained with Chris and Andrew at their previous location.
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When/how did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you?
I loved training with both Chris and Andrew so I never questioned whether Crossfit/Mi5 would be a good fit for me. I would have followed them to any gym whether it had the Crossfit name or not. I stay because Mi5 has the best trainers who show up every day to help others do better and be better.  Their gym community not only supports, encourages, and motivates you through a challenging WOD, but also life outside of the gym as well.    

What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
  Anything where I am constantly moving - so pretty much a boot camp WOD


What is your least favorite WOD/movement?
The Mi5 5k day 

What would your perfect WOD look like?
I love a WOD that is at least 20 minutes, has at least 3 different movements and that is cardio based.

What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you’d be able to do?
Considering one of my high school coaches came into the weight room and said, “Ms. Lockrem, laying on the equipment does not count as lifting the equipment”.  I think that every time I finish a WOD I have accomplished something that I never thought I would be able to do or I should say want to do. 


What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know?
I painted the inside of that gym (the blue wall ball lines are mine), took down walls, scraped glue off the floor in 100 degree heat with no air, and when I was done Chris G. told me I was a horrible painter. 


What motivates you to stay fit?
It's not so much about staying fit for me as it is about staying mentally healthy

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?
I don’t think you have to give any advice to someone just starting because Mi5 speaks for itself. Once you walk through those doors, do your first workout, and meet the community you will be hooked….. it doesn’t matter how sore you feel …..you’ll be back. ​
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October 2018 Member of the Month

10/1/2018

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Felicia Boyd

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Preferred Name: Felicia Boyd

Age: 56

​Where did you grow up? 
Lots of places!  I am a navy brat and grew up across the country and eventually landed in Minnesota. 

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness? 
Two years ago?

What do you do when you are not at Mi5? 
I am a partner at Barnes & Thornburg, LLP in the Minneapolis office.  My practice is focused on intellectual property law: the protection of ideas and brands, both inside and outside the courtroom. 

In my “spare time,” I am blessed with six children, an awesome husband and a really awesome washer and dryer set. I also love the outdoors and everything you can do in it!  And of course....there’s Crossfit. 

How did you find out about Mi5? 
The amazing sign outside drew me in!

When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you? 
Right away!  The people are truly kind and welcoming.  

What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
 Deadlifts.  

What is your least favorite WOD/movement? 
​Thrusters. 

What would your perfect WOD look like? 
​Running and running and running.  With deadlifts. 

What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do? 
Push-ups!

What motivates you to stay fit? 
It just feels great to be fit!  

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? 
I bake an exceptional pecan pie.  

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5? 
Jump in and don’t be afraid to try new things. It’s ok to be the last one to finish!  Everyone is there to encourage you to be the best you, and that’s what matters.  
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September 2018 Member of the Month

8/30/2018

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Mary Miller

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​When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness?  
I enrolled in the Kick Start program in January 2017 and then officially became a member in April 2017. 

 What do you do when you are not at Mi5? 
I’m a contract accountant specializing in assisting entrepreneurs and small/medium businesses with their accounting needs.  Outside of work, I love spending time with my family - Scott, Allie and Rachel – all of whom are regulars/drop-ins at the gym.  Rain or shine, I walk our golden-doodle, Winston, every morning and my happy place is our cabin in Turtle Lake, WI.   

How did you find out about Mi5?  
Jodi Dobratz invited me to join her for the Kick Start Program. 

 When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you?  
I’d always been “active”, but I needed help to “step up my game” and someone to hold me accountable.  The coaches and community at Mi5 do that for me in a positive way.  I don’t have to plan my workouts. I simply show up and am encouraged to push myself harder and lift heavier weights than I’d ever do on my own.  In addition, Mi5 coaches take the time to discuss nutrition and provide suggestions on ways to change my eating habits so I fuel my body properly both pre & post-workout.  Finally, the atmosphere at Mi5 is welcoming regardless of ability level.  The coaches and other members “met me where I’m at” without judgment and make the effort to get to know me personally so I feel like a valued member of the Mi5 family.   I’d say M15 offers the complete fitness package. 

 What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
A chipper with a mix of strength and cardio. 

 What is your least favorite WOD/movement?  
 I don’t despise the rope climb as much as I used to, but I do sigh each time I see it on the WOD. 

What would your perfect WOD look like?  
Anything outside as long as the temperature is above 60 degrees! 

 What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do?  
Running a 5K was never on my bucket list, but I felt an awesome sense of accomplishment when I completed my first one.   Since then, I even joined my family in a 5K Turkey Trot last Thanksgiving and I’m signed up for the Rugged Maniac this September with a bunch of other Mi5ers! 

What motivates you to stay fit?  
I’ve never had any health/fitness issues (knock on wood), but turning 50 made me seriously consider how I was going to be proactive and take care of myself. 

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know?  
Long ago, I traveled to Russia for work with $10,000 in cash strapped to my waist. 

 What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?  
If you commit to working hard 3-4 days per week with a bunch of pretty awesome people and are open to evaluating your eating and driving habits, you'll see results!"
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August 2018 Member of the Month

7/31/2018

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Julie Johns

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Preferred Name  - Julie
 
Age  - 48
 
Where did you grow up?  - Rockford, IL
 
When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness? -  Jan 2013
 
What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
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Watching my girls play sports
 
How did you find out about Mi5? 
I live close by and saw the Mi5 CrossFit Lakeville sign.  I looked them up online and stopped in for a free class.

 
When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you? 
I wasn’t sure after my first class - I only made it half way through my first CrossFit class.  Andrew called me after the class and suggested I start with some Boot Camp classes.  It just felt right after that.  The friends I have made and the encouragement they give me is unbelievable.

 
What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
Bench press, Overhead Squats and Back Squats

 
What is your least favorite WOD/movement? 
Burpees and Sit outs and of course RUNNING

 
What would your perfect WOD look like? 
 Bench press for sure, pull-ups and some rowing

 
What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do? 
Lots of things!  I never walked into a gym until I was 42 years old, I’m proud that I have been able to complete the Murph 3 times and I’ve shown improvement every year
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What motivates you to stay fit? 
I have 2 daughters, I want them to know that you can do anything at any age.

 
What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? 
I don’t cook much (no surprise to anyone) but I make really good homemade spaghetti sauce – thanks to my Italian grandparents.

 
What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?
Stick with it, you won’t be disappointed!
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July 2018 Member of the Month

7/3/2018

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Andy Shefchik

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Preferred Name 
Andy


Age
45

Where did you grow up?
Apple Valley

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness?
I've being coming solid for 2 to 2.5 years, but was on and off for a while before that.

What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
I'm a tile setter. I also shoot shotgun, mountain bike, play/hunt with my dogs.


How did you find out about Mi5?
I called Andrew's Liftetime Fitness business card. Andrew actually trained me 15 years ago. I tried going back to lifetime on my own, but couldn't stick with it, so I called Andrew up and he said he'd just opened a new gym. He's been a huge help in my life.

When/How did you realize Mi5 was the right fit for you?
I knew it was the right fit because of my mental gains. I was struggling with depression and nonmovement, and Mi5 has helped changed it.

What is your favorite WOD/movement?
Power snatch

What is your least favorite WOD/movement?
 
There's so many. Probably the grind of wall balls


What would your perfect WOD look like?
 
A nap 😉

But really....

My favorite are the chipper style workouts.


What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do?
 
Olympic lifting

What motivates you to stay fit? 
My mental health and just the fun that comes with fitness and being fit (i.e., being able to mountain bike)


What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know?
I lived out in Colorado for a year snowboarding

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?
 
Show up, and take it one day at a time. Trust that progress will be made. 

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June 2018 Members of the Month

5/31/2018

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Mike & Karen Keller

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Mike

Preferred Name: Mike, though I like it when we arrive and we are greeted as “The Kellers”

Age:  51
 

Where did you grow up?
 
Half of my childhood was in Detroit, MI and the other half in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.


When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness?
 
July 2017


What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
I am a letter carrier in Highland Park in St. Paul. I have worked at the post office in St. Paul for 28 years.  Movies, books, comics, and anything related to pop culture are some of my favorite things. Eating whatever Karen cooks.

How did you find out about Mi5?
 
Karen said “Look into this for me.”


When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you?
 
Because of work schedules, we didn’t attend classes the month of December, and I really missed it!

 
What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
Whichever one we just finished!

What is your least favorite WOD/movement? 
Whichever one is coming up next!

What would your perfect WOD look like? 
Not certain, but I enjoy body weight movements like the Murph.

What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do? 
So many things! When I first started, I couldn’t string together three reps of jump rope. It was great being able to rope climb a dozen times in one WOD recently.

What motivates you to stay fit? 
Karen. I once said the only reason I was attending was for my wife. I think the coach pushed me a little harder that day, hahaha.

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? 
This is probably the hardest question. I see myself as a fairly open book. Having said that, I did convert our sitting room into a library, and I have 10,000 comic books in the basement. I love running and ran the TC Marathon a few years back.

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5? 
Listen to the coaches, don’t be shy to ask questions, and be patient with yourself.
 
 


Karen

Preferred Name:  Karen

Age:  53 

Where did you grow up? 
Cincinnati, OH


When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness? 
10 or 11 months ago. 


What do you do when you are not at Mi5?
I’m the Postmaster at the Jordan Post Office.  I’ve worked for the post office in various positions for 26 years. I enjoy cooking, studying the Bible, caring for our three dogs, and playing with our grandchildren.

How did you find out about Mi5?
 
I saw an advertisement years ago that piqued my interest, and I drive past it every day. 


When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you? 
I attended a boot camp class at a CrossFit affiliate with my daughter-in-law in North Carolina and really enjoyed it! I was super excited to get back home and visit Mi5. Everyone at Mi5 was friendly and helpful from the first day. The coaches were attentive and understanding.


What is your favorite WOD/movement?
 
The Cindy work out, back squats, dead lifts, jump roping, sit-ups, chin-ups, and rowing. More than I realized!


What is your least favorite WOD/movement?
The assault bike!  It’s the devil’s machine!

What would your perfect WOD look like? 
Chin-ups, sit-ups, and back squats.


What is one thing you have been able to accomplish since starting at Mi5 that you never thought you'd be able to do?
The 5K for sure! I was worried that someone would have to collect me off of the road! 

What motivates you to stay fit? 
​The ability to be able to keep up with the grandchildren and my husband. To remain free of medications and chronic illnesses that plague many. I’m blessed.

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? 
I served five years in the Army  and loved it. I was a BMX state champion for my age group in 2000, and we foster homeless dogs for a golden retriever rescue (RAGOM).

What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5? 
Everyone is a beginner at some point, so don’t be intimidated. Don’t feel embarrassed if you can’t do some of the movements. I couldn’t do a single proper sit-up when I started. Work hard, show up consistently, and bring a can-do attitude.  
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