Athlete of the Month for April 2021

The coaches nominated the athlete of the month for April 2021 because of her sense of community and camaraderie. Recently, she participated in our 800g/Open MEGA Challenge. She was so encouraging and supportive of her team that her team captain had to nominate her. Fitting in the IA Core Values, she comes to class regularly with a positive attitude, she never complains, she acts with humility, and she never lets a little adversity stand in her away. The Athlete of the Month for April 2021 is:

Jennifer Quimby

1. Where are you from originally? Sanbornville, NH
2. If not from Pittsburgh, what brought you to Pittsburgh? Came to Pittsburgh for University
3. Where do you work? I work for Air & Liquid Systems Corporation, division of Ampco Pittsburgh
4. What is your favorite hobby? Skiing
5. How did you discover CrossFit? Saw an advertisement for Alpha Athletics in Blawnox
6. When did you start CrossFit?  Started in 2014
7. Why did you start CrossFit? Became bored with the same workout routine. Running and Lifting
8. What is your favorite thing to do in CrossFit? Deadlift
9. What is your least favorite thing to do in CrossFit? Barbell Snatches
10. What is the number 1 thing you want to get better at? Pullups
11. What is your favorite part about coming to CrossFit at Industrial Athletics? The community and members of IA. The positive and uplifting attitude keeps me moving during workouts.
12. What is your favorite CrossFit WOD? DT