Jenny

“Hi Everyone! I’m Jenny, and I’ve been at MR for three years now. Originally from St. Louis, I moved to Chicago in 2007 and took a job with Morton’s the Steakhouse in their accounting department. After the company was sold and relocated to Houston, I was hired at Lettuce Entertain You, and have been with them ever since.

I enjoy staying active, whether that’s biking, hiking, or just walking around the city. Which is good, because I also love to eat! I also love to read, so if you have any book recommendations, let me know!”

How and when were you first introduced to CrossFit?

“I started with Crossfit back in 2013 at my old Crossfit gym. In 2014, they offered a beginner Olympic Weightlifting cycle, and I became hooked. I stopped doing Crossfit, and strictly focused on Oly three times a week, until the pandemic happened. When the gym reopened, they were no longer offering Oly classes, so I felt lost until a friend told me to try MR. I joined in 2021, fell in love with the programming, and haven’t looked back!”

What is something that surprised you about CrossFit when you first started?

“After joining MR, what surprised me most was how quickly I was learning skills that I struggled with at my old gym. That’s really a testament to Sarah’s programming!”

What is your favorite thing about MR?

“The people of course!”

What is something you have done in MR that you never thought you’d do?

“I NEVER thought I would participate in the Crossfit Open. I honestly didn’t think it was for me, but then everyone was so encouraging (and of course, the mention of an after party didn’t hurt) so I thought why not? Now it’s something I look forward to every year!”

What would you tell someone who is considering joining CrossFit at MR?

“Give it a shot! The coaches do a great job at modifying the movements, the community is so supportive, and it feels great to push the limits of what you thought you could do.”