Athlete Profile: Helen

Top 10 finisher in the last Femme Fit event.

Name?  Helen (Crossfit Sweat Shop)

What encouraged you to compete in Femme Fit?  I really enjoy competing because it gives me a goal to work towards and motivates me to work harder during the workouts leading up to the event. I had a lot of fun competing in the last Femme Fit and didn't want to miss the opportunity to compete with an amazing group of athletes again.

What's your plan for event 3, 5000lb deadlift?  I know this combination is brutal....dead lifting heavy is hard...dead lifting heavy at high reps is really hard...add some kb swings and box jumps ain't no joke. Practice, practice, and suck it up is my plan.

What is your athletic background?  I played soccer for 16 yrs. and was a typical gym rat before starting Crossfit about 3 yrs. ago. This year, I competed in the Fittest of the Sierras and recently did the Crossfit Games Open and finished 107 overall.

What motivates you to win?  My motivation to win is to know that all of this hard work pays off in the end

Shout out?  A big shout out to my coach, partner and best friend, Nabil who introduced me to Crossfit. Thank you for motivating me and inspiring me to be better and to do crazy shit like this Femme Fit :) If it wasn't for you, I would always be a spectator not a competitor.