Member of the Month - July 22' 1/2: Elyse

When, how and why did you get started with us? I originally signed up at the start of 2021 but only managed to do about 2 weeks before I had to stop due to work commitments. I came to my senses and rejoined properly in Jan 2022 and have been coming ever since! What would be your dream workout? Controversially, I love anything with the echo bike and the ski erg! I also love cleans (any kind - power, dumbbell, squat - bring it on!) and deadlifts. What workout would you want to avoid? Anything with running or burpees. Think I have PTSD from 15.2..... Favourite Crossfit Athlete? Tia Toomey is the OG obsession but I'm super excited to watch Mal O'Brien's inevitably amazing performances this Games season What's the best thing you own that costs under $100? 5 boxes of teabags my Aunty sent me from the UK. Sorry but they just are not the same here! Biggest fashion mistake you’ve ever made? When I was about 14, I tried to be a skater girl and always wore these huge brown vans that made me look like a clown. Paired with leggings and baggy tops, it was a real treat for the eyes. Favourite quote? "What other people think of me is none of my business." that, or of course "If they don't pay your bills, pay those b*tches no mind". What's your fav 90s jam? Torn by Natalie Imbruglia. Everyone knows the words and you HAVE to yell the chorus. Last thing you watched on TV? 'From' on Stan. Would highly recommend! The funniest thing that happened to you recently? My housemate had some friends over recently. As I was walking downstairs, they were all whinging about English people so I put on my strongest, plummiest British accent and loudly said 'Oh I know, aren't they awful?!'. I think they thought it was pretty awkward but I found it very funny! Most used emoji? 😂 I think I have to make it clear to people when I'm making a joke... If you could have one other CrossFit Claremont member body part, what would it be? Not so much a body part, but Nate's energy and constant positivity is so unique - it would be nice to have the same effect on people that he does!