Megan Free

I started CrossFit in August of 2017, 5 months postpartum after back-to-back kids, with no weightlifting experience. It had been a few years since I had consistently worked out and I was a new mom in a new town and needed something for myself. I longed for a community of friends and found that quickly with CrossFit. After my first CrossFit class, I was hooked. I signed up and paid for a year, and never looked back.

In the beginning, CrossFit was my 1 hour to escape each day. I knew I would never be as good as the coaches and looked up to their strength and commitment. I quickly realized that CrossFit was the best hour of each day and I longed for more. During COVID, I quit drinking and started focusing more on my overall health, mentally, emotionally, and physically. I began doing CrossFit 6 days per week and cut back on running. I slowly started to see my strength increase, both mentally and physically. I continued to do CrossFit regularly, even while traveling for work. I have dropped into CrossFit gyms all over the country and LOVE the warm welcomes I always receive.

The best thing about CrossFit is all of the incredible people I have met along my 6-year journey. I will still never forget my very first class, meeting Karla (A TCCF member), who welcomed me with open arms. I look forward to sharing my love of CrossFit with all of those who walk through the doors of Timber City. I know CrossFit has brought me forever friends, friends who are now family, and the love of my life!