Get to know our latest Daybreakers of the Month!

These Daybreakers represent commitment and dedication to their fitness, health and well-being. They work hard, stay positive and help form the key threads of our community fabric. Get to know the current Daybreakers of the Month!

About Lynne

I’ve been going to Daybreak CrossFit for 1 year and still think about my first team workout with Willis and Ezra. I mostly attend the 6:30AM class but sometimes show us for open gym or a 5:30PM class, depending on my work schedule. I work for a biotech gene therapy company in Lexington doing regulatory affairs…it pays the bills.

My husband, Josh (some of you met at the Holiday Party), and I moved to Massachusetts about 14 years ago from Southern California and don’t regret it. We currently live in Stow with our pup (Django) and cat (Tanaka).

1- What keeps you coming back to CrossFit each day?
At first, I didn’t know that the WODs were posted ahead of time. Being naive in the beginning was good for me since I never talked myself out of going, I just showed up and tried to follow the CrossFit jargon, with lots of help of course. I was self-conscious and could barely string together 3 burpees in a row but wanted to at least give CrossFit a solid try. Once I realized that no one was judging me (who has the time or energy during the WOD?), I then fully embraced the process. The reason I regularly show up to Daybreak is because everyone else does and that inspires me…it’s kind of become my happy place.

2- What are you most proud of this past year?
Last year’s health milestones include a significant decrease in overall cholesterol, no longer needing BP medication, and losing about 30#.  

3- What would you like to accomplish in the coming year?
In fitness, I would like to complete a one mile run in 10 minutes or less. I would like to make progress in my writing.

4- Tell us something about yourself that most people don’t know. (Such as a secret talent, exotic hobby, etc.)
Most people don’t know that I have a talent for throwing pottery and I don’t mean breaking earthenware. Although, breaking things can sometimes feel cathartic.

5- What’s your spirit animal (an animal that represents you)?
Chinese Horoscope categorizes me as an earth horse and it’s actually quite fitting.

About Ronnie

I am married to a wonderful man, Michael and am a mother of two sons, Sam and Joe.  I work full time as VP of Engineering at Altran Group.  My favorite activity is to spend time with my “boys”.  I also enjoy reading, knitting, doing Sudoku puzzles, playing tennis and, thanks to you both, CrossFit!
1-  Tell us about your Crossfit journey so far, what have you learned about yourself and what keeps you coming back?
18 months ago, if anyone suggested to me that I will one day spend 2 to 3 hours a week at a gym working out, I would be rolling on the floor laughing.  I joined CrossFit to support Michael getting back in shape.  Now I make time on my schedule to be there because it helps me to be stronger, healthier and have more energy.  I enjoy seeing all the familiar faces and our cheerful coaches who are supportive of our personal progress and always make sure that I am prepared to take on the day’s workout.  I also love that it is a family activity for us. And dare I admit it, I actually look forward to it 🙂
2 –  Tell us something that would surprise us to hear you’ve done.
In one of my business trip, I touched ground in three countries in two days. 🙂
3- What is one of your goals for 2020?
I would like to be able to do 15 consecutive pushups.