member spotlight: emily carson

3 years ago when I started dental school I was looking for a new crossfit gym to join that would make me feel at home, just like the previous gym I was at had in undergrad. As soon as I tried a community class at CFC (Brian was my coach), I knew this gym was what I wanted. 

I remember one of the first workouts I did was a timed mile (one of my favorite movements) and I was nervous because I still didn’t know many people yet. Immediately I found a friend that kept me on pace and befriended me after the wod (S/O kate good). I knew from that moment that I had made the right choice because everyone was so welcoming and friendly.

Crossfit Clintonville has carried me through some of the toughest times throughout my dental school career. The friends I’ve made here have made a huge impact in my life and the coaches are all super supportive. I am bummed whenever I have to miss a WOD because I enjoy my daily time at CFC that much. 

My advice for new members who may be feeling shy or unsure is to keep going and to open up to those members (soon to be friends) around you. They will help you through your first wods, along with whatever else is going on in your life. 

CFC will forever be a favorite gym of mine and I’m so proud to be a part of this community! :)