We would like to introduce you to our athlete of the month Tomelise Pearce. Tomelise is an outstanding member of our CrossFit community here at CFIS. She has great determination and a work ethic to match. What we love about Tom is that she doesn’t take herself too seriously – she is known and appreciated in class for her fun loving attitude and can be found cracking jokes and making sure others are having a good time. We recently asked Tom a few questions so you could get to know her a little better:
1.How old are you? What do you do for work?
I am 26 years old and I am in Human Resources. I am the People & Organization Coordinator at Atlantic Cat.
2. How and when did you discover CrossFit?
I did my first CrossFit class when I was home in Saskatchewan for Christmas last year and loved it! I heard about Ironstone opening shortly after I returned to Nova Scotia and came to the very first community class.
3. What is your athletic background prior to CF?
I figure skated when I was younger and I played volleyball competitively in high school.
4. Has CF changed how you view fitness?
Totally. I saw staying fit as a chore before; I absolutely hated going to a regular gym or going for a run. CrossFit has shown me that fitness can happen in a community setting that I always look forward to coming to.
5. Top 3 goals for 2016
- Hit a 200 lb deadlift.
- Do a pull-up without a band!!!
- Master my double unders.
6. Proudest CF moment so far?
Getting a trophy at Festivus. I thought I was in way over my head even signing up so when I came in second I was so stoked!
7. What do you do in your spare time besides CF?
During the summer, Wes and I try to get outdoors as much as we can – things like camping, hiking, and travelling. Winter months I’m pretty chill – just lots of time hanging out with Heather and Jenn.
8. What is it about CF that Keeps you motivated?
The community element. I love coming to the gym and seeing people I know. I can always count on everyone to push me to lift a little heavier and move a little faster.
9. Tell us an interesting fact about yourself?
I have three sisters and we all have matching names: Tomesine, Tomelise, Tomelene, and Tomenette.
Lets get those goals together Girl!
