I don`t ever remember Sheree coming to the box without a big smile stamped on her face.
Always very attentive, takes on board every single cue and she always tries her best regardless of  the outcome.

Below is Sheree`s journey in her own words.
 

You're in the beginnings of your CrossFit journey. Tell us exactly when you started and how you came to try CrossFit?

I started CrossFit at the end of August last year. My boyfriend Scott persuaded me to give it a go and I haven't looked back since.

When you first walked into the box what did you think? And have any of those thoughts changed since you first started?

I was so nervous! Everyone looked so fit! I thought I will never be able to do this, especially as I had never lifted a barbell before. Most definitely those thoughts have changed now, I've realised its all about progression and not to compare myself to others.
Those fit people are actually a great bunch and are not as intimidating as they look ;-)

Since you started CrossFit, what would you say have been the biggest changes you've noticed in yourself - both physically and mentally? What would you say you are most proud of?

I've shockingly discovered I don't actually hate exercise - it really does clear your head and keeps you positive, it truly is great therapy! Ive also realised that my body is a lot stronger than I ever thought it could be and is capable of more than I ever gave it credit for. I'm most proud that I stuck it out especially after the pain of those first few sessions! I'd never wished to be able to pee standing up more in my life than those first few weeks!! Squats

Lately, you've been hitting some massive PBs and have grown so much. Can you tell us a little about how it feels to hit such big PBs in the early stages of your CrossFit journey? What would you say is your key ingredients for achieving such growth?

It feels amazing! I could barely overhead squat with the stick when I first joined a few months ago and just recently I made 45kg overhead squat! Seeing the improvement that can be made really pushes you to want to do better and better! I'd say consistency has been my key to getting better Getting my ass to class as much as possible (although I do slack some weeks!) Olympic lifting has really helped me grasp movements too and of course having a great coach keeping a beady eye on me

What has been something you have faced in CrossFit that you never thought you'd be able to do, but you are now hitting it?

Toes to bar! I could barely get my knees to my chest when I first started, now I can string toes to bar together! Felt such a sense of achievement when I got that!

It can be easy to give up on things that challenge us. For you, what has kept you coming back to the box? What inspires you?

The results and improvement that can be achieved! It's amazing the improvement that you can make in a relatively short amount of time! As well as the community of the box, the people are so great and encouraging! I would say my inspiration is my CrossFit buddies. Watching them hit PBs and improve makes me want to do the same!

If you were to give advice to another person in the early stages of their CrossFit journey, what would that advice be?

Stick it out! And don't try to rush to keep up with other people, it will come to you!

What's your favourite movement and why? What do you like about the movement?

Squats in any form. I like it because it makes me feel strong! I will eventually get that booty!

What's your least favourite movement and why? What do you dislike about the movement?

Pull ups!! Because I haven't got them, yet!

Complete these phrases:
Three words to describe yourself:

I am... pondering this question
I wonder... what's ahead of me..
I want... a Beyoncé booty
I love... chocolate a lot!
I hate... cucumber, pointless vegetable!
I dream... of warmer days!
I hope... to get fitter
I try... achieve my best!

What's next for you on your CrossFit bucketlist? What do you hope to achieve in the coming year?

Pull ups! Handstand/ handstand push-ups! And to improve all round

In the middle of a WOD, what animal would best represent you?

A dying swan!

You've been asked to write a sales pitch for Crossfit. How would you pitch it?

It's not a cult! (I thought so too!) It's a great diverse community of people. 
Workouts that are designed not just for "super fit" people but are tailored to all ages, sex and fitness levels!
Try it, You'll be hooked!

CrossFit Inc. decide to name and design a WOD in your honour. What would the 'Sheree' WOD be?

3/8/52 is a very significant date in my life! So here is "Sheree`s WOD".

3 RFT:
8 Clusters 40/60
52 DU

Scaled 30/45
Rx+ 50/70