Jenny

I grew up in Colombia, moved to the US in 2009 with my 9-year-old son, acquired US citizenship in 2013, graduated from Tacoma Community College in 2016 with an Associate’s degree in arts and science, and graduated in 2022 from Capella University with a Bachelor’s in Business/Human Resources Management. My mother has been my main inspiration. She was a teacher back in Colombia; and taught me the importance of compassion, kindness, respect, gratitude, tenacity, and hard work. Following her steps, I have always performed jobs serving the public in my community. I am passionate about helping others. I believe there is no bigger reward than making a difference in someone’s life. I love staying active; keeping moving and challenging myself has helped me with my physical and mental fitness. I tried every sport back in school, and as an adult, I was a Zumba instructor, swimming instructor, and water aerobics instructor. I practiced jiu jitsu and boot camp but never lifted weights. I was introduced to CrossFit by my husband. We were dating back then, and he later confessed he would not keep dating me if I did not like it, but I got hooked on CrossFit, and he had no choice but to marry me later. In 2020, My husband, son, and I decided to become Level One, CrossFit Coaches. Our love for the sport and people made us a great team who is now helping others through fitness. The three of us share the drive to bring people to join CrossFit because we have experienced and witnessed what this community can do for people and how it changes lives. Our paths have not been easy, as it hasn’t been for everyone. We all struggle in one way or another, and the CrossFit family has been inspirational to evolve, grow, and flourish. With this community, you are not alone. I am blessed to be able to support others and help them in their progress, but what I love the most is introducing new members to CrossFit and showing them a way to modify every WOD so they can see everything they are able to do. I love to show people that their limitations are in their minds and not in their aerobic capacity, skills, and mobility issues. I love how CrossFit helps to improve health and builds mental strength, discipline, and character. We all can reach our goals with hard work and determination. We can improve ourselves by at least 1% every day. We are who we choose to be. “No discipline seems pleasant at the time but painful. Later on, however, it produces a harvest of righteousness and peace for those who have been trained by it. Therefore, strengthen your feeble arms and weak knees. ‘Make level paths for your feet,’ so that the lame may not be disabled, but rather healed.” (Hebrews 12:11-13)