September 2016 Member of the Month

Jen Mackey

Age: 34

Where did you grow up? 
Waseca, MN

When did you become a member of Mi5 Fitness? 
Started Aug 2014 with a 10 punch pass and got hooked. Full member November 2014

What do you do when you are not at Mi5? 
Travel, sporting events, cooking, being outside.

How did you find out about Mi5? 
Always saw it when driving on 35. I had just moved to Lakeville and didn't know many people. I had heard of CrossFit and the community feeling sounded nice.

When/How did you realize CrossFit/Mi5 was the right fit for you? 
When it felt like home and I really looked forward to being there.

What is your favorite WOD/movement? 
Rope climb

What is your least favorite WOD/movement? 
Anything with a barbell lol!!

What would your perfect WOD look like? 
AMRAP:
2 handstand pushups, rope climb, 10 burpees, 5 toes to bar

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

What motivates you to stay fit? 
When you notice clothes fit right, you feel healthier and have more energy.

What is something about you that Mi5 members do not yet know? 
I'm a CPA.

​What advice would you give to someone just getting started at Mi5?
​Stick with it. I wasn't able to close the car door without wincing for a week after my first class. It gets better! And the coaches, staff and members are the best!