A CrossFit Grandma

Way to go Mary!
As for the rounded shoulders... don't give up girl, try rolfing (or structural intagration). http://enwikipedia.org/wiki/Rolfing
Thanks for the inspiration,
kelley

I hope I am still doing cross fit at your age. I've just started at almost 45 and I thought I was in great shape. You can only get better! Thanks for reminding me i'm not too old for this. You've taken away all my excuses......lol

Absolutely INSPIRING! Remember, Age is just a number you write on paper, it means absolutely nothing, you are making progress and while it might now be as fast as the young Cross-fitters at your local box, i garauntee its exponential to your age groups average! I'm sincerely humbled.

One of my favorite articles hands down. As Speal has said many occasions at certs, “coaching someone to a sub 3 fran is cool, but I promise you, you will find more gratitude giving life back your loved ones and the elderly.”
Amen to that brother-

If there was anything more inspiring, I could not think of it right now. Quality of life and the desire to improve oneself at an accelereted age is what keeps me motivated and moving forward. Its never too late as long as the Breathe is present.

Thank you for your inspiration! I am going to get my grandmother to do crossfit with me as well. Now I can show her and have proof that you are never too late to start anything. Sincerely from the bottom of my heart, thank you!

A testament that whatever you put your mind into will alter the results of your expectations.
I coach at Alakai Crossfit in Hawaii (Oahu island) and I've seen an older community that put out there efforts just like you did…I am truly blessed to see such an event. It is never an excuse….awesome

Before starting CrossFit, about two years ago, I believed that my fitness level was fairly adequate for my age which was 67 yrs. I walked and used machines at a gym but noted how tired these and other activities left me feeling. After several falls and injuries, I worried where I was headed. I was quietly accepting the fact that I would never regain the strength, flexibility and endurance I experienced as a woman half my age. At one point my son, a CrossFit trainer and Jiu-Jitsu instructor, showed me a few core exercises including a Turkish get-up which was impossible for me to do. I thanked him and retreated into a funk for several days knowing I had to make a decision to help myself soon.

Along comes CrossFit! Jessie, my son, did not discourage me when I suggested I start working out at his gym. Squats, sit-ups, push-ups, scaled burpees and light weights nearly did me in, I was afraid to continue but more afraid to quit knowing what the consequences were. I was not going down the "Give up" path! With his persistent encouragement and the support of others at the gym I kept going. Today I'm 40 plus pounds lighter and stronger than ever. I now do weighted Turkish get-ups. Completed a 4 mile Mud Run last year. Downhill skied for the first time in nearly 10 years feeling strong and confident.

My plan is to continue CrossFit for as long as I can. For me, it's been a life changing experience that I wish for others in my age group. i wish for more contact with CrossFitters my age and even competitions that would encourage and challenge all of us!

Thank you Jessie Carbone for having the courage to coach your mother who at times might expect not be your most compliant participant.