Leah Slater is a Registered Nurse currently working in Huntsville Hospital’s trauma and surgical step-down unit. She started CrossFit in December 2008 with her then-fiancée, Hudson Slater. Before starting CrossFit, Leah had never consistently worked out, other than running occasionally. She liked to be active, and thought CrossFit sounded like an exciting challenge. Leah has enjoyed CrossFitting through two pregnancies so far, and looks forward to making even more progress after the delivery of her second baby in July. She loves the camaraderie at CrossFit Impulse and looks forward to working out with her friends every day.

Leah is one of CrossFit Impulse’s most consistent athletes. Her cheerful attitude is part of what makes CFI a great place to train. She also inadvertently provides much entertainment as new CrossFitters, both men and women, often realize after the WOD that they got smoked by the girl who’s seven months pregnant.

Stats:

• Age:24
• Height: 5’4″
• Weight: 138 lb (including baby)

Personal Records:

• Back Squat – 150 lb
• Overhead Squat — 85 lb
• Deadlift – 205 lb
• Shoulder Press – 72 lb
• Clean – 100 lb
• Jerk – 100 lb
• Tabata This – 37
• Griff – 15:24
• Murph – 59:47 (no vest)
• Jackie – 14:21
• Cindy – 13 rounds + 5 reps

Favorite WODs – Cindy, Annie, DT, Tabata, Running, Rope climbs

Least Favorite WODs – Murph, Barbara, Nancy, Rowing, Wall ball shots, Thrusters

Goals – Handstand pushups, Muscle Ups, Ring dips

Josh McGuire is a 2002 graduate of University of Alabama in Human Environmental Sciences with a minor in business management. He is currently an Area Manager for Performance Food Service and has been in the Food Industry for over 12 years. He is a loving father to a daughter, Lilly, and son, Luke.

Josh says,

I have ‘worked out’ for around 15 years. I have always cared about what I eat and trained hard.  I began to dislike the Globo Gym lifestyle and felt like it wasn’t for me anymore. I needed a change.  In March of 2011 I began searching the internet for information on CrossFit and proof it wouldn’t destroy my physique.

The ultimate reason I joined a box is that two men I respect greatly did CrossFit: Kevin Lowe and David Marmon.  I equate myself to them in terms of strength and goals.  I emailed them both and told them I was considering starting CrossFit. Both said, “It will be the best decision you ever made.”  It was a huge deal changing the way I trained, because I thought mine was the only way.

Looking back on the past year, they were right.  Everything about CrossFit has blown me away, from the people to the training to the camaraderie.  I never dreamed I would be able to compete in this when I first started, and yet I just came back from regionals with the CFI affiliate team.  I just wish I had found it sooner in life.  I have no regrets at all about going 100% CrossFit and only excitement for the future.

Stats:

• Age:33
• Height: 5’10
• Weight: 205lb
• Nutrition: Primal – oatmeal – brown rice

Personal Records:

• Back Squat – 445 lb
• Bench Press – 345 lb
• Front Squat – 345 lb
• Deadlift – 565 lb
• Power Clean – 295 lb
• Shoulder Press – 190 lb
• Crossfit Total – 1215 lb
• Fran – 5:02
• Grace – 2:07
• Annie – 7:14
• Randy – 4:14
• Cindy – 20 rounds + 8 reps

Favorite WODs – Deadlift/Muscle up in any rep combination or weight. Heavy metcons

Least Favorite WODs – Overhead Squats, running WODs

Goals – Become a well-rounded CrossFitter while maintaining my strength and size

Tom Jarrell is a long-time CFI athlete that inspires us all with his dedication and cheerful attitude as he attacks new challenges each day.

Tom says,

I have never been into sports of any kind.  My physical activity was limited to what was necessary to pass the Army Physical Fitness Tests.

After retiring from the Army in 1996 I gained a lot of weight and generally began to feel bad. I continued to do some basic workouts and running, but I didn’t have a focus.  About 5 years ago, I decided that instead of letting my body continue to go downhill, I would do something about it. I wanted to be in the best shape of my life by the time I reached 60.  I began to work with a trainer to tone and gain strength, do Pilates to increase balance and flexibility, and increase my general activity to lose weight.

About a year ago, my son introduced me to CrossFit and I was hooked.  Not only is it the best exercise I’ve ever experienced, it is the most fun I’ve ever had exercising!  It doesn’t matter what your age or physical condition is…those are just excuses…CrossFit will work for you!

Stats:

• Age: 60
• Height: 5’8″
• Weight: 175 lb
• Nutrition: 85% Paleo, 5% other, 10% desserts

Personal Records:

• Back Squat – 200 lb
• Bench Press – 130 lb
• Deadlift – 290 lb
• Power Clean – 125 lb
• Shoulder Press – 105 lb
• Crossfit Total – 585 lb
• Split Jerk – 180 lb
• Overhead Squat – 95 lb
• Snatch – 130 lb

Goals:

• 20 consecutive dead-hang pull-ups
• Linked double-unders
• Handstand pushup
• 650 lb CrossFit Total

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In her free time, Cherish enjoys volunteering, spending time with friends, playing volleyball, watching movies and trying new activities.

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Height” 5’1″
Weight: 125 lbs

Personal Records:

Front Squat: 145 lbs
Back Squat: 200 lbs
Deadlift: 225 lbs

Favorite WOD: All of them! My favorite part is realizing I made it though the WOD.
Least favorite WOD: None of them! My favorite part is realizing I made it though the WOD.

Goals: To be stronger, better, and faster than I was yesterday.

Age: 25
Weight: 150 lbs
Height” 5’7″

Nutrition:
90% Paleo
10% Red wine and dark chocolate

Personal Records:

CrossFit Total: 536
Deadlift: 300 lbs
Back Squat: 186 lbs
Front Squat: 155 lbs
Muscle Snatch: 85 lbs
Split Snatch: 110 lbs
Squat Clean: 135 lbs
Jerk: 145 lbs
Fran: 5:55
Helen: 12:28
Filthy Fifty: 27:09
5k: 27:03
Cindy: 16 rounds + 12 reps
Grace: 4:42
Max pullups: 24

Favorite WOD: Filthy Fifty
Least favorite WOD: Anything with double unders

Goals: Strict muscle up, 22 minute 5k

Ben has an athletic background that includes wrestling, baseball, hockey, football, and track.  He excelled most in track, placing first in the 2008 North Alabama Sectional in the 400m with a time of 49.5 seconds.  Ben was also All-Metro in the 400m and 4x400m.  After high school, he attended UNA and the University of Alabama before transferring back home to UAH where he is currently majoring in Psychology and minoring in Marketing.  Ben’s passion for CrossFit developed accidentally.  After being injured training for a marathon, he wanted to do something that would keep him in shape without having to run long distances.  That’s when he began CrossFit at CrossFit Shoals.  He immediately fell in love with CrossFit after the very first WOD.  Now he struggles to go a single day without it.  He has been CrossFitting since September 2010.  He joined CrossFit Impulse in May 2011 and is very happy with his progress.

Age: 23
Height: 5’10
Weight: 165
Hometown: Huntsville, AL

Nutrition:
99% Strict Paleo
1% Gin and Tonic

Personal Records:
Helen: 7:51
Nancy: 13:09
Filthy Fifty: 15:48
Cindy: 25
Badger: 22:36
Overhead Squat: 225 lbs
Clean and Jerk: 235 lbs
400m: 49.5 s
5k: 19:35 – CFI 5k: 20:01
10k: 40:15

Sarah is an exercise physiologist and the owner of Empire Fitness.  She has been involved in athletics and fitness her entire life.  Sarah was introduced to CrossFit in July 2011. She loves the intensity as well as the coaching of good technique at CFI.    Sarah’s passion is motivating and helping others achieve their fitness goals, as well as pushing herself to new levels.  She is the founder of “Fitness for Life”, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and motivating kids to stay involved with athletics, while remaining drug free.  When Sarah is not training a client, you will find her teaching Bodypump, Bodyattack, cycling, or yoga.

Age:  36
Height: 5’6
Weight:  138

Nutrition: 90% paleo

Personal Records:
Back Squat:  195 lbs
Front Squat:  165 lbs
CrossFit Total:  530 lbs
Weighted Push up:  95 lbs
Cindy: 16 rounds +7
5K:  25:20

Favorite WOD:  Filthy fifty (my 1st WOD) or any other that makes you want to throw up!

Goals:  Muscle up

Luke has a Bachelor of Science degree in computer & electrical engineering from UAH. He works as an engineer for Mercury Computer Systems of Huntsville, AL in the Microwave and Digital Solutions group designing products primarily used in applications like electronic warfare, electronic intelligences, military radar, and signal intelligence.  Luke came to CrossFit Impulse after seeing his friend, Jakub, quickly work himself into shape through CrossFit. Luke had been going to a “Globo gym” for years and at no point did he feel as if he were in great shape.  After not being able to walk for a week following the CFI Fundamentals course, Luke knew CrossFit was exactly what he needed.  In his free time Luke enjoys being around friends, family, and watching and/or playing football.

Age: 29
Height: 5’11”
Nutrition: 75% Zone/Paleo, 20% not good stuff and 5% adult beverages

Personal Records:
Deadlift: 415 lbs
Back Squat: 285 lbs
Power Clean: 195 lbs
CrossFit Total: 810 lbs
Consecutive Pullups: 28
500m Row: 1:30
Fran: 6:46
Michael: 21:10
Cindy: 11+12 reps

Favorite WODs:
Anything with a name…especially the ladies.

Least favorite WODs:
Anything with a straight press. It’s my nemesis

Goals:
Sub 20 minute 5K, complete more hero WODS, 450-lbs DL, CrossFit Total with at least 1000 lbs.

Luke is the co-founder and managing partner of Conversant Bio, a cancer biotechnology company.  He lives in Huntsville, AL with his wonderful wife, Kelley, his 3 boys, and the family dog, Skye.  Luke has always loved competitive athletics: football, soccer, karate, wrestling, skiing, and running to name a few.  Luke was overjoyed to discover the competition of CrossFit in August 2010 and even more overjoyed when he beat his best friend in their first WOD.  Luke looks forward to continuing CrossFit for a very long time.  He loves CrossFit!

Age: 34
Height: 6’2”
Weight: 215-lbs
Nutrition: 85% Zone
Cheat: pizza, tacos, beer

Personal Records:

400m run: 1:08
5k run: 22:53
50k run: 8:38:08
Deadlift: 415-lbs
Bench Press: 245-lbs
Snatch: 155-lbs
Front Squat: 255-lbs
Back Squat: 315-lbs
Fran: 5:45
Grace: 1:56
Filthy Fifty: 27:59
DT: 9:57

Weaknesses:  Flexibility, minutes 6-8 in 10 minute AMRAPs, all gymnastics movements.
Goals:  Do more named WODs, 250-lbs snatch, 500-lbs deadlift, sub 20:00 5k run, Hebrews 12:1

Jason is a mechanical engineering graduate from Auburn University.  He serves as a Project Engineering Assistant Manager for Toyota Motor Engineering and Manufacturing Alabama in Huntsville.  Jason knows what being a competitor is all about.  He played defensive back for three undefeated state championship football teams.  He was on five state championship track and field teams.  In addition, Jason served has a volunteer firefighter for two years.  After climbing Mt. Fuji in the summer of 2007 at 32 pounds overweight and having a near death experience, Jason decided he had let himself go for way too long.  While searching for a new path to achieve real fitness, as opposed to gabbing it up in between super sets at the local Globo gym, he stumbled upon CrossFit.  Fascinated by the functional movements, Jason began to slowly incorporate CrossFit into his basic routine, but ran into the same training obstacles as other beginning CrossFitters.  Jason remembers, “Globo-Heads don’t like you marking up their walls, dropping their weights or hanging rings from their Smith Machines. ” After about three years of the CrossFit/Globo hybrid workout fiasco, Jason wanted to go 100% CrossFit and join a box.  While perusing the Interwebz for a local CrossFit box, he found an article called “Primal Blueprint Fitness Review” on the CrossFit Impulse website.  He’s been 100% CrossFit since.

Age: 35
Height: 71”
Weight: 175-lbs
Nutrition: Strict Paleo

Lifts:

Bench Press: 315-lbs
Deadlift: 380-lbs
Front Squat: 225-lbs
Back Squat: 255-lbs
Overhead Squat: 205-lbs
Power Clean: 215-lbs
Hang Power Snatch: 145-lbs
Shoulder Press: 175-lbs
Push Press: 205-lbs
Consecutive Pull-Ups: 37
Consecutive Muscle Ups (w/Turn Out): 9
Weighted Pull-Up: 110-lbs
CrossFit Total: 810-lbs
CrossFit Total II: 730-lbs

Metcons:

500m Row: 1:39
Fran: 4:21
Helen: 9:30
Cindy: 19 + 1 reps
Nate: 11 rounds
Isabel: 5:01
Jackie: 9:23
Angie: 16:58
Diane: 5:03
Lynne:  148
Mary: 11+11
JT:  19:55
30 Muscle-ups for time:  7:26

Most Favorite WODs:  Anything with HSPUs and muscle ups.
Least Favorite WODs:  Anything with wall ball shots and double-unders
Goals:  Progress