October Member of the month-Kristie l.

Name: Kristie Leavitt Age: My Garmin watch says my fitness age is 20, so I’m going with that ;)

What do you do when you're not at Callie Co. Wellness?

When I am not working at Dan’s Resort or EUP Wood Shavings, I’ll be trail running, shooting my bow, fishing, biking, kayaking, winter sports, and anything outside and with my Chesapeake Bay Retriever.

What are your goals and why did you start classes at Callie Co. Wellness?

I started going to Callie Co. because I love chocolate and peanut butter. My goal has always been to keep improving my fitness and push my body to the limit to see how far I could go. I just want to keep getting stronger so I can keep doing all the sports I like.
I have never lived close to a gym and always wanted to try Crossfit, so I was excited to see Callie Co. open in town. I was hooked after day one.

What is one thing you have done since starting at Callie Co. that you never thought you could do?

Lift a barbell. I had never lifted a barbell in my life until I started going to Callie Co. Now I really enjoy learning the technique of it and being able to keep adding weight to it. I also never thought I would meet such a great group of people who commit to high-intensity exercise as much as I do, especially in such a small town.

What would you say to someone who is nervous about trying a class?

Don’t be! It’s a great community we have there and everyone is always encouraging each other. It’s going to be hard, but it will always be worth it.

Any additional comments?

Go big or go home—pick the heavier weight. We will cheer you on.

Comments from Callie: Kristie is so deserving of this month’s member of the month! She works hard, is eager to learn, and supports her fellow classmates the best. She has always been an incredible endurance athlete and in her time at Callie Co. she has improved her strength a ton. She started using 20 pound dumbbell and now is confident with the 35s! I always look forward to having Kristie in class and can’t wait to see what she accomplishes in the future!