Dawn Geremia was in our very first on ramp and we are so glad she chose CrossFit Wallingford. She has worked so hard and not only is dedicated to CF, but also to her family. Dawn always comes in with a smile and often stays after for extra work.. Congrats to an awesome member.
About Dawn:
Each year I choose at least one goal to accomplish that takes me way out of my comfort zone. The rules are simple. The goal can be physical, it can be emotional, or it can be mental, but it must make me uncomfortable, and nervous, when I think about it. With the encouragement of friends and family, I decided to join CFW as my “Out of My Comfort Zone Goal” for this year. Needless to say, it has become much more than a goal that has been accomplished. Not only has CFW lead to the completion of two additional OMCZ Goals in the same year (a mud run and a competition), it has also been an emotional and mental journey that I never could have imagined. At 39, and a mother of 4, I am FINALLY pretty comfortable in my own skin! But rather than getting all sappy, I will simply say that if I were to stop crossfiting tomorrow, theeffects of CFW will last a lifetime.
Thank you Rob and Ron for creating an atmosphere at CFW that is beyond compare. You have made a safe environment for someone like me, and countless others, to really be successful in such a physically intimidating environment. You continuously welcome people of ALL fitness levels, and encourage each of us to set, and strive for, our OWN goals, whatever they may be. You celebrate our accomplishments no matter how small they may seem to others, and you coach every single class as if it’s your first class of the day! Your enthusiasm is nothing but contagious, and sets the tone for the entire box. Bravo.
And of course, with great coaches comes great members!! Who knew the very first person I spoke with at On Ramps would become such a dear friend?? Who knew that members would support each other in such a personal way, that ‘acquaintances’ or ‘workout buddies’ would quickly become friends? I had no clue, and, while it’s not what I was specifically looking for when I signed up, it is something I wouldn’t change for the world. It’s what helps to keep me coming back every week…that, and an extremely supportive husband that often gets the kids at the last minute so I can workout in peace!
I have never met a group of so many people, from different walks of life, that come together and truly encourage and support each other in such an obvious way. I have drawn inspiration and motivation from so many of the CFW members. I know some that have thought they would never be a source of inspiration for others, when in reality they have been some of my greatest sources. So, never think you’re not being noticed, and always give it your all,because you may never know who YOU are inspiring!
To everyone that has played a part in my journey over the past 7 months…THANK YOU.
