Each month Overland Park CrossFit recognizes a member who exemplifies our values and motivates others in the gym to push themselves with encouraging words. November’s Athlete of the Month is Meredith Scafe. She was chosen because of her obvious dedication to making fitness and wellness a priority. Since she has started at OPCF, she has not hesitated to ask questions about how to perform a movement correctly, how to scale/modify a workout appropriately, or how to take her fitness to the next level in general. Her positivity and joyful interactions with the other members in her class are an encouragement to everyone. Her hard work is paying off and we love having Meredith as a part of our OPCF community.
How long have you been working out at Overland Park CrossFit? Since July 2022 (for about 3 months).
What were your thoughts after your first CrossFit workout? Do you remember what it was? I don’t remember. But I’m sure I thought, wow, that was hard, and I’m sure I was super impressed by everyone else who completed it.
What were your thoughts after your first CrossFit workout? Do you remember what it was? I don’t remember. But I’m sure I thought, wow, that was hard, and I’m sure I was super impressed by everyone else who completed it.
What has been your favorite workout so far? Strength workouts are my favorite. I enjoyed the squat cycle, where we did 20 squats weekly.
What is your favorite cheat meal? Burgers and fries
What did you want to be when you grew up and where do you work now? I wanted to be a vet. Now, I work as a psychology fellow at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
What do you like to do outside of work? Hang out with our dogs, ride bikes, and spend time with my family.
What advice would you give a newbie just starting at OPCF? Just keep moving!
What is your favorite/least favorite movement? My least favorite – WALL BALLS; my favorite – squats.
What’s one CrossFit goal you have set for yourself to accomplish this next year? I really want to be able to do pull-ups and/or kip.
What changes have you seen in yourself since starting at OPCF? I have felt more confident about my ability to do different lifts and movements.
What is your biggest improvement or proudest accomplishment thus far? Being able to focus more on my posture and form during lifts and movements.
How do you fit working out into your weekly schedule? I try to be realistic about how many days I can work out, given my other commitments. I have chosen to work out 3 days during the work week, which has been motivating and is achievable given my schedule!
What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t yet? Go on a trip to Europe.
What is your favorite cheat meal? Burgers and fries
What did you want to be when you grew up and where do you work now? I wanted to be a vet. Now, I work as a psychology fellow at the University of Kansas Medical Center.
What do you like to do outside of work? Hang out with our dogs, ride bikes, and spend time with my family.
What advice would you give a newbie just starting at OPCF? Just keep moving!
What is your favorite/least favorite movement? My least favorite – WALL BALLS; my favorite – squats.
What’s one CrossFit goal you have set for yourself to accomplish this next year? I really want to be able to do pull-ups and/or kip.
What changes have you seen in yourself since starting at OPCF? I have felt more confident about my ability to do different lifts and movements.
What is your biggest improvement or proudest accomplishment thus far? Being able to focus more on my posture and form during lifts and movements.
How do you fit working out into your weekly schedule? I try to be realistic about how many days I can work out, given my other commitments. I have chosen to work out 3 days during the work week, which has been motivating and is achievable given my schedule!
What is something you have always wanted to do but haven’t yet? Go on a trip to Europe.