10/17/11 CrossFit Competitor Visits AllStar & My MOM Performs 1st CrossFit Workout!
-Written by KC
"Most competitors are in their early 20's...and probably most half my age.... and I can still hold my own." -Tonia Osborne
Special Visitor!
Tonia Osborne and her husband Darin Osborne came to the Big Island on vacation from Orange County, California, and living the CrossFit lifestyle doesn't stop, even when you are on vacation. It is part of who you become, and so they came in to AllStar today to train with us! So great!
This is not your average couple. They are staying in Waikoloa, and Tonia made the trip up to Waimea at 5AM to train, and Darin came up for the 8:30AM class, swapping kid duty(they have two small children). Dedicated.
Right: Tonia visits with us after the wod at AllStar.
Below: Tonia's husband Darin is a good sport when it's piggy back time in the warm up.
Interview with Tonia Osborne
KC: Can you share some background info with me? Where you in 2011 Games/Regionals/Sectionals? What box are you with at home?
Tonia: CrossFit South County! We have a website too! (www.crossfitsouthcounty.com) I was on the Regional Team for our box this year. Competed in my first individual event/competition at the Next Level Invitational as an Advanced Female and came in 7th out of 30 athletes. And probably most half my age...
KC: How young are you?
Tonia: 41
KC: You're freaking amazing!!!!!!
Tonia: Most competitors are in their 20's and I can still hold my own. Thanks.
KC: You bet cha!
Tonia: Only been doing CF for a year!
KC: What!!!!
Tonia: I did Sectionals too.
KC: So cool.
Tonia: It's fun. It's hard being a mom of two kids, working full time and trying to train. It's a hobby for me, and I love the lifestyle. I do so well because of my gymnastics background (Tonia was a competitive gymnast).
KC: You turn me on girl! I'm right there with you. CrossFit has changed me and my family fo rthe better. Hope to see you at least one more time.....
Tonia: I am so glad we met you and I hope you come visit our box in So. Cal. Yes we are goign to try to make it tomorrow. Stay in touch.
KC: Would love to see what your max weighted pull up is.
Tonia: I am not even sure- haven't done that in a long time! Sounds like fun!
KC: Tomorrow morning!
My Mother and Mother-in-Law do their first CrossFit workout today!
Doing CrossFit at any age and any level of fitness, and doing it together! These ladies did great. Here you can see them subbing ring rows for pull ups. An appropriate sub, which still strengthens the back and promotes a stable core.
Workout of the Day
5 Rounds: Big Dogs, 2 Rounds: Pack, 1 Round: Puppy
200 m. Run
20 Pull Ups
200 m. Run
20 Push Ups
200 m. Run
20 Sit Ups
200 m. Run
20 Squats
