Blog Posts - CrossFit Anarchy Bendigo

Athlete of the Month - January 2016 - Jason Twitt

12/3/2016

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for January 2016 - Jason Twitt (Twitta)

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Twitta definitely meets this criteria!

Most of us know him as Twitta but his real name is Jason Twitt. He tells us he is a Capricorn and enjoys long walks on the beach...safe to say we have established he also likes CrossFit.
Twitta has proven over the years that CrossFit also requires a fair amount of persistence and resilience as he has pushed through challenges such as Double Unders and the occasional injury set back. We are so glad he has hung in there and proud to watch his progress every week.

Twitta is such a valuable member of the anarchy family and is someone you can always count on to lend a hand and is always there to encourage and support others during a WOD.

Congratulations Twitta you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Twitta below.

Athlete of the Month - November 2015 - Tara Robertson

23/12/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for November 2015 - Tara Robertson

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Tara definitely meets this criteria!

As so often happens Tara was introduced to CrossFit by a friend and has enjoyed it ever since.
Tara is your ultimate quite achiever who quitely trains hard and consiquently flys under the radar. But if you were to look back at what she has achieved in her time here it is amazing how far she has come and inspiring to see what she is now capable of.
Tara is always one of the first to put her hand up to assist others and lend a hand for events within our Community. She is a great asset to our Anarchy family.

Congratulations Tara you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Tara below.

Athlete of the Month - October 2015 - Karen Jones

27/11/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for October 2015 - Karen Jones

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Karen definitely meets this criteria!

Karen was introduced to Crossfit by a friend and soon fell in love with it. Success and progress comes from hard work, dedication and discipline and Karen proves this every day, not just in the Box but in all areas of her life.
Karen is a quite achiever who contributes on so many levels around the box, she is an amazing asset to the Anarchy community.

Congratulations Karen you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Karen below.

Athlete of the Month September 2015 - Grace Rule

4/11/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for September 2015 - Grace Rule

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Grace definitely meets this criteria!

Grace first came to Crossfit with the Goal of impressing a 'boy' who also did CrossFit. She very quickly realised she had two love affairs and her CrossFit addiction grew and new Goals were formed.
Not only has her fitness and strength improved but she has gained confidence, overcome many fears and anxieties. Having recently competed in her first competition at All Stars she held her own in the Team and proved to herself and all of us exactly what she is capable of.
With the support and positive attitude Grace brings to the box we feel privileged to have her as part of our community.

Congratulations Grace you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award

Read more about Grace below.

Athlete of the Month August 2015 - Peter Harwood

30/9/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for August, Peter Harwood.

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Peter definitely meets this criteria!

Peter fell into CrossFit purely by accident after his daughter Belle dragged him in for a WOD. Peter's hardworking, dedicated and disciplined attitude definitely shines through as we have watched him become a great Athlete. His encouragement and support of others makes him a valuable member of the Anarchy family.
CrossFit very quickly filled a necessary void in Peter's world as it has with most of us.

Congratulations Peter you are a deserved recipient of our AOTM Award and certainly following in your daughters footsteps.

Read more about Peter below.

Athlete of the Month July 2015 - Nathan Miller

24/8/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for July, Nathan 'Millhouse' Miller.

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...Nathan definitely meets this criteria!

Nathan heard about CrossFit from a friend. They decided it was time to do something different and try CrossFit and have never looked back.

Nathan has come such along way especially when you consider that he was forced to have a break from training due to surgery. He has since returned to training and has come back with a vengeance.

He is a fairly quite reserved person and just goes about getting the job done....Always at a rapid rate and with good form though!

Congrats Nathan, very well deserved!
Read more about Nathan below.

Athlete of the Month June 2015 - Fleur Coutanche

31/7/2015

It is with great pleasure that we announce our AOTM for June Fleur Coutanche.

The AOTM award always goes to someone who exemplifies what we look for in our members.
They must have a high level of attendance, they must be supportive and encouraging of other members, they must coachable, they must lead by example, and they must do their best each time they enter the box...etc...

Like so many others, Fleur came to us looking for the next challenge after getting bored with Boot-camp and in time they have not only learnt to Squat but Clean, Snatch, HSPU, C2B Pull Up, Double Under and Handstand Walk etc..etc..the list goes on and on!!!

Fleur finished in the top 7 of the CrossFit Open for Bendigo Region and completed a 1000 burpees in a recent Challenge!

She’s generally pretty quiet but has a great sense of humour, she’s very driven to succeed; she pushes hard in the WOD’s, she likes a challenge and loves the group training environment.

Congrats Fleur, very well deserved!
Read more about Fleur below.

Athlete Of The Month - May 2015 - Marc Frochot

24/6/2015

It always gives me great pleasure to announce another monthly Athlete Award and this one is no exception. Marc Frochot impressed me from the very start of his first training week. He is a true gentleman and his work ethic and willingness to learn is outstanding.

Marc is a guy who applies himself 100% to everything he takes on, thus setting PB's and developing new skills each and every month was common for him.

While most of us are enjoying "Rest Days", Marc can be found out there pounding the pavement for another 10 - 15 kms. He may be in his 60's but he has a better fitness level of those half his age and he proved this being one of the oldest CrossFit Open athletes in Bendigo this year.

Our AOTM award is in recognition of those who have consistently worked hard and exemplify what we look for here at the box. Marc displays all these qualities and more...

Obtaining a high level of attendance
Someone who is coach-able
Shows steady improvement to meet or exceed performance goals
Shows up early to each session
They Lead by example
They Do their best everyday
They have a positive attitude

Marc is living proof that age is no barrier to fitness and that you can indeed teach old dogs new tricks!

Awesome work Marc, keep learning new skills mate, we look forward to seeing you smash many more of your goals over the coming months.
Read more about Marc below...

Athlete Of The Month - April 2015 - Matt Lakey

1/5/2015

I’m very proud to announce that our award for April 2015 Athlete of The Month goes to another hard working athlete, and yet another of our quiet achievers who just happens to be a real lovable character...

Congratulations "Battery Matt" Lakey!!!

Matt is a real asset to our little CrossFit Community. He's one of the the first to pitch in and offer a hand if things need to be done. He always encourages others, he's very supportive and helps make new people feel a part of the Anarchy Team.

Matt consistently works hard, he is very coachable and his skill level has increased immensely over the months that he has been a member of CrossFit Anarchy. He has recently progressed from pull ups, to Chest To Bar Pull Ups, to now getting his first Bar Muscle Up!!!

Our AOTM award is in recognition of those who have consistently worked hard and exemplify what we look for here at the box. Matt displays all these qualities and more...

Obtaining a high level of attendance
Someone who is coach-able
Shows steady improvement to meet or exceed performance goals
Shows up early to each session
They Lead by example
They Do their best everyday
They have a positive attitude

Well done Matt, keep up the great work mate, we look forward to seeing you smash many more of your goals over the coming months.
Read more about Matt below...

Athlete of the Month - March 2015 - Megan Draper

28/3/2015

We are very proud to announce that our Athlete of the Month for March 2015 is Megan Draper.
Megan began her CrossFit journey with a goal to not only be fitter and leaner but to gain strength and weight. This journey has so far turned into a life changing experience to say the least.
It is not just her Dad and Step Mum who are proud of her I am also very proud of all her achievements so far, many PB's and even participation in the 2015 CF Open...very inspirational!
To date she has not only gained strength , fitness and confidence but she also looks fantastic.

Our AOTM award is in recognition of those who have consistently worked hard and exemplify what we look for here at the box. Megan displays all these qualities and more...

Obtaining a high level of attendance
Someone who is coach-able
Shows steady improvement to meet or exceed performance goals
Shows up early to each session
They Lead by example
They Do their best everyday
They have a positive attitude
Congratulations Megan keep up the amazing work!