Member Spotlight - May 2019
Maria Tscharr
WHAT IMPACT HAS PRIME / CROSSFIT HAD ON YOUR LIFE BOTH IN AND OUT OF THE GYM?
I can definitely say that CrossFit has changed everything I've ever known about the mechanics of my body and what it is capable of. When I first started CrossFit I needed assistance opening up a jar of peanut butter- no joke! I'm barely 5 feet tall and didn't consistently hit triple digits in weight until after my second pregnancy. I've always been super small and super weak, which was super annoying to say the least. And although I've been physically active the majority of my life-I never thought I could be this conditioned in both strength and endurance. I think it's given me a new level of confidence and has pushed me to try things in the gym that initially seemed impossible. (like holding a 35lb. barbell without falling over...yes... it happened once.). Outside of the gym- well...quite honestly CrossFit makes me want to go right back into the gym. I'm slightly obsessed. I love doing it, watching it, reading about it and of course talking about it 24/7.
WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST ABOUT PRIME OR CROSSFIT IN GENERAL?
Prime rocks! Seriously this gym has been a game changer for me. After 2 years of constant injuries, I thought I'd have to give up CrossFit altogether. I was miserable. After I joined Prime I realized that I didn't have to quit CrossFit, I just had to change HOW I was doing CrossFit. I have a much different perspective now than before. I'm really starting over and focusing on the fundamentals. I'm learning to push myself, but in a way that is safe and realistic. I finally feel good about what I am doing, even if its not what everyone else is doing. And I'm beginning to see progress again. It's slow, (but that's o.k. too!)
Prime coaches are great. All of them. They are consistent, approachable and encouraging. It's pretty evident that they love what they do and love what we do!! I sometimes feel as though they get more excited about my accomplishments than I do! And the community!!! Everyone is AMAZING!! So genuine and supportive. There is so much diversity. I love that. I could just sit and people watch. (I sometimes do!) because I find Prime members so intriguing...
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE QUOTE AND WHY?
My favorite quote would probably have to be one my father would say to me. "..this too shall pass.." For me its a subtle reminder that nothing in my life is permanent- the best and the worst of times are temporary. It gives me hope, and keeps me grounded.
WHAT IS AN UNUSUAL HABIT OR AN ABSURD THING THAT YOU LOVE?
O.k.. sooooo I will confess... burpees..... the absurd thing that I love are burpees.... don't judge me....IF YOU COULD BE IN THE MOVIE OF YOUR CHOICE, WHAT MOVIE WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHAT CHARACTER WOULD YOU PLAY?
IF YOU COULD BE IN THE MOVIE OF YOUR CHOICE, WHAT MOVIE WOULD YOU CHOOSE AND WHAT CHARACTER WOULD YOU PLAY?
If I could choose to be in any movie I would have to choose the movie-Miss Congeniality, and I would play Gracie. Basically because I would have the capability to look dazzling if I needed to but also punch someone in the groin if I needed to.ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO ADD/SHARE?
WHAT DOES A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MARIA LOOK LIKE OUTSIDE OF BEING AN AWESOME CROSFITTER?
My life outside of CrossFit is pretty full. I'm a wife and mom (the two most fulfilling roles in the world) - a social worker - currently working in an elementary school - working with unique, creative, intelligent, funny, loving little cherubs.
Although my days during the school year are somewhat routine- family responsibilities, work responsibilities- when I have summers off I take the opportunity to relax and spend as much quality time as I can with family and friends.