As the CFC roster continues to grow, it is time to start posting our newest members, to make it easier to recognize faces and remember names.

For those of you who have been training, please make it a point to introduce yourselves and make our newest athletes feel welcome. The support and camaraderie enjoyed by our members is what makes CrossFitters in general — and CFC athletes in particular — unique. Regardless of how big our roster gets, we want to keep that same “club” feel that it has now, where everyone knows each others’ name, and everyone encourages each other through the process of learning, improving, and perfecting our “sport of fitness”.

September 20th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Joe S and Marta are both on board and getting ready to start classes.

September 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Joe B and John B are following in their brother Mike B’s footsteps (and will be joining their Uncle Jim) in the CFC classes. Lara H is a Quinnipiac student who began Crossfitting in Long Island over the summer. Please don’t ask her if she knows Coach Tom – she doesn’t. Also starting at the same time is Christina F, who we expect to be surprising a lot of people here.

August 20th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome four new members to CFC this week: Brian M, Jim B, Tricia V (who used to CrossFit in FL before her re-location), and Christine (who will be joining her friends Kathleen and Nicole). Now the WODs start getting interesting …

August 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome two new members to CFC this week: Mike B and John P. Welcome!

July 25th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome three new members to CFC this week: Nicole P (wife of CFC member Brian P) and her friend Kathleen P are on board and in the midst of their On Ramps. And Turk A, who is another first responder – a Westport Fire Fighter – who recognizes the value of GPP (General Physical Preparedness). Turk will fit in nicely here. Welcome!

July 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome three new members to CFC this week: Mike L (father of Sam L, who was a CFC member and now CrossFitting in Arkansas), Ellen D (a former athletic trainer for the Boston Celtics), Debbie O (wife of CFC member Glenn O) and Derek A.

June 20th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome five new members to CFC this week: Colin M, Chris J, Pedro D, Jim G, Gina C, Eric, Tom A and Nate (a Cheshire native who now teaches school in Atlanta (and CrossFits there also) has joined us for the summer. This guy really brings it, so watch out!)!

June 15th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Laura B, Sarah B, Glenn S, and Jason S (nephew of Glenn S)!

June 1st, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Javier S, and Tracy M!

May 23rd, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Amanda T, Joe D, and Kristen M!

May 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome three new members to CFC this week: Alyssa, Chelsea, and Bobbie!

May 1st, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome five new members to CFC this week: Abbie, Andrea, Jen, Matt and Megan!

April 18th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Welcome four new members to CFC this week: Joel, Brian, Ron and Lou!

April 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Mike T is a ROTC college student (gray T shirt), and Gabe G is a West Conn college soccer player. All 3 are looking to raise their fitness & conditioning levels. And they surely will!

March 10th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Emily (the wife of current member Matt B), and Sean (the son of former member Michelle D) all just finished their On Ramps this week. Looking forward to working with them in class as they accelerate their fitness and conditioning!

February 18th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Chris R actually used to train here when it was the “Power Barn”, so it is good to have a veteran back in the fold. He has an upbeat, positive attitude, which means he will fit in very nicely within the CFC family. Another win-win.

February 8th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Jess O and Lindsay M all decided to try a Chaos class together, and are all now taking their On Ramp sessions together. Lots of good, positive energy and a few laughs too.

January 20th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Julie G has a can-do attitude and is serious about getting in shape. She has found the right place and will do well here.

Matt R is a former U.S. Army helicopter pilot with a solid fitness platform in place already. He will be hitting the WODs with intensity right from the start.

January 18th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Evan has been experimenting with CrossFit for some time now, trying it at his buddy’s gym in FL recently. He decided to step up his game, and is now doing CrossFit at CrossFit Cheshire.

Anthony decided to take the plunge after hearing his buddy talk about his experience at Shoreline CrossFit in Branford. Word of mouth is definitely the best advertising. Anthony recognizes the value of this training program, and is excited to learn the lifts and methodology of CrossFit. He is in good company, as we have several more new members going through the On Ramp sessions right now.

January 4th, 2011: (names/photos from left to right)
Amy W is no stranger to fitness – she came in here in good shape, and will soon be in excellent shape. She is a well rounded, competitive athlete, and – based upon observations – I expect she will be on the score board challenging top times/scores within a few months.

Pam came in a bit apprehensive, but is a quick learner with a great attitude and positive outlook.

Leanne tried a CrossFit Chaos class, loved the way it made her feel (not so much the next day though), and is now part of our group. She has a great smile and bubbly personality, so will fit right in.

Ryan is a New Haven EMT who recently graduated from the Fire Academy. After experiencing the workouts at the Academy, he felt the only way to stay in that type of shape was to join a CrossFit gym. We are very happy he made CFC his choice to train.

November 23rd, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Sean S continues to swell the ranks of “The Thin Blue Line” here at CFC. With an impressive LE background, and having just completed the Marine Corps marathon in Washington D.C a few weeks ago, he just finished his On Ramp sessions and will be training here at CFC. That means Kris, Marty, and Jason have to start picking up the pace!

Monica G is the sister of our resident “WOD Killa” Claudine G, and we expect the intensity level to rise here quickly. Monica is what one would call a “fitness enthusiast”, so this should be interesting.

Carrie C is no stranger to functional fitness, and wanted to continue her training in a setting that will alllow her to reach her full fitness potential. Welcome to CFC!

November 3rd, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Eric heard from colleagues of his that CrossFit was the best way to get into the best shape, so here he is! Eric is actually a well rounded, conditioned athlete, but there is always room for improvement, and he will be getting stronger, faster and leaner now that he is here.

October 30th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Paul V came in to try a Chaos class last Saturday, loved the experience, and is blasting through the On Ramp sessions with Coach Pat. Paul is in very good shape, and enjoys the challenge and variety of the CrossFit programming.

Andy B did his research and knew this is where he wanted to train. Andy will be a great fit at CFC, as he has an upbeat attitude and cheerful disposition. We are happy he found us!

October 25th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Steve H is a “Texas gentleman” that just re-located to CT for business reasons. He is a quick study and we are fortunate to have such a quality guy training with us.

Brenda W, who is an accomplished runner, is looking to expand her fitness horizons and look to become more well rounded. Brenda knows she will cut back on her running once winter sets in, and wants to continue to increase her fitness so she is ready for spring training. She also signed up for the Paleo Challenge. Brenda has great enthusiasm and motivation, and will fit in well in the morning classes.

October 15th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Jason N is an Iraq veteran, who was introduced to the concept of CrossFit trainer, and decided to leave his gym in order to benefit from the authentic CrossFit experience. He has been working with Coach Pat for his On Ramps, and having a great time. Jason has great enthusiasm and will be a great fit here.

September 30th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
We would like to welcome new members to CFC: Steve, Ron, and Ashlyn. They all have a variety of backgrounds, but one thing in common: they recognize the benefits of optimal health and fitness, and realize CrossFit is the most time effective and time-efficient way of getting there.

September 1st, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Lauren is a top rated basketball player who is looking to take her game up a notch. A natural athlete, she will see a marked improvement in her strength and conditioning, which will give her an advantage once the season rolls around. Her brother Matt, an up and coming soccer star, trained here last year and made some tremendous gains.

Joe recognized the need to get out of his routine and jump start his fitness program. Joe, you made the right choice! Glad to have you as part of CFC.

August 28th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Tim M is a long distance runner who is now beginning to recognize what his training has been lacking: variety and intensity. While he admits the first WOD was a brutal wake up, Tim is a fast learner and has stepped up his game considerably in a short amount of time already. He will fit in quite nicely with our classes (and he has a hysterical FB profile pic that I would have liked to have used as his head shot).

July 17th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Five new members came on board this week, Melanie, Adam, Gretchen, Lori, and “Sway“. Please welcome them when you see them. Most have completed their On Ramps sessions and have already begun classes.

July 1st, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
A new member came on board this week: Matt. Please welcome him when you see him. He has completed his On Ramps sessions and has already begun classes.

June 22nd, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Mike H just left the U.S. Navy and is going back to school. He was introduced to CrossFit while on his ship, has an incredible squat, and is working toward his first muscle up.

June 18th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Kori plays Rugby for the Hartford Roses Hart and is quite the athlete. She wants to improve her athletic performance, and decided that CrossFit training would get her where she needs to be.

June 9th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Kevin E is a school teacher and an extremely strong athlete. With a power lifting background, coupled with Strongman training, he has tremendous strength and power already. Now that he has begun CrossFit training, he is addressing any deficiencies in his game, but so far no one has spotted any. He is an absolute gentleman, but a beast in the gym.

Julia is yet another in a long line of Quinnipiac U students who is on board. Unlike the others, she is staying through the summer, and just registered for the Warrior Dash (apparently this event has gotten so popular, the organizers had to add a second DAY, so it now runs on Saturday and Sunday).

May 20th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Kevin Z is Claudine’s husband, and joined after tackling the Team WOD last Saturday. He is in very good shape, but knows he can kick it up a notch. Coincidentally, Anthony P is taking On Ramp sessions with Kevin, and is friends with Claudine and Kevin from road biking and spinning. Love these 7 degrees of separation.

May 5th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
John F is the husband of CFC member Amy F, son-in-law of CFC member Kathy K, and friend of CFC member Steve R, so he has a little catching up to do! John has great enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and loves the workouts, so he fits in very nicely already.

Kyle P came in to try a Chaos class this past Saturday, and joined as soon as the class was over. Her friend Delaney S is already training here, and she was intrigued by the things she was hearing. Kyle is not afraid to push herself, and is sure to make great progress with her “can do” spirit.

Sonia B (whose son was attending the After School Program at CFC until his baseball season started) is a Hamden school teacher who is quickly becoming a regular. With a prior gymnastics background, she shows very good form and quickly learns the lifts. She joins other teachers here at CFC, who teach in Trumbull, Cheshire, Meriden, New Haven, North Haven, and Prospect.

April 29th, 2010:
Kurt M is a Wallingford chiropractor who played football, wrestled, and boxed “back in school” and is now looking to regain the fitness level he once enjoyed. Kurt used to play football with our Scott L, who is a regular in the 5:30 am class. Kurt is a powerful guy who will do well here once he acclimates to the programming.

April 15th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Cathy recently ran into Sue P at a 5K road race (Sue has been training here at CFC since February) and remarked on how fit she was. Sue P told her to come in and try a Chaos class, which Cathy did, and joined the following day. Cathy has a winning smile and positive attitude, which makes her a joy to train. She will fit in nicely with our community here, and I look forward to seeing her improve each week.

April 1st, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
John M is a Quinnipiac student who has joined the ranks of Eric S, Tom S, and Justine L, bringing the total number of Quinnipiac students to four! John is a joy to coach, as he is attentive to detail and pushes hard.

Matt B has a few customers at his barbershop that train at CFC. Matt decided to finally try it for himself, and is just loving it. Matt is already a well rounded athlete: strong and powerful with stamina, so he has transitioned smoothly into the program. Matt loves it here, so this is a match made in heaven. It is a joy to see him clobber these workouts!

Quinnipiac Law School alumae Joe G and Frank B are local attorneys who joined together and just finished their final On Ramp. We continue to attract great people in this place who are a joy to train.

March 1st, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Claudine is a working mom who loves physical challenges: she has done spinning, weight training, running, hiking, and other demanding physical activities. She loves the concept of CrossFit and begins each On Ramp session with enthusiasm and energy. A quick study who is not afraid to push hard, she will surely transition smoothly into the classes. A pleasure to coach!

Kris is a Wallingford firefighter who is no stranger to a gym. A naturally strong guy, Chris recognized the need for more well rounded fitness. He improves every time he comes here.

February 10th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
With our newest additions to CFC, we are proud of the fact that we now have 4 members from the CSP, 4 from Hamden, 3 from New Haven, 2 from Southington, 2 from Cheshire, 1 from Guilford, 1 from SCSU, 1 from West Hartford, 1 from North Haven, 1 from Corrections, and 2 firefighters. All of these tactical professionals recognize the benefits of functional fitness and GPP (general physical preparedness).

Jason J is one of our newest New Haven guys. Jason is a natural athlete, with the build of a football player and the speed and coordination of a tennis player (which he is). He is finishing his On Ramp sessions and will be hitting the WODs regularly with his co-worker Marty P very soon.

Tim D is a Hamden firefighter who is looking to improve his conditioning and pack on some muscle. Long and lean, Tim will have a built in advantage on the C-2 rower. It will be interesting to see how Tim transforms his physique in the next year; this is a great opportunity for before / after shots!

Tom S is a Quinnipiac University student (our 3rd one!) who has a wrestling background. He has family members in Long Island who are CrossFitting back home, so once he saw how close CrossFit Cheshire is to Quinnipiac, he joined. Tom joins Eric S and Justine L amongst the student body here.

January 28th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Sue decided to “commit to be fit” and is off to a great start. She just finished her last On Ramp and is good to go. A former police officer and currently a teacher, she recognizes the need for strength and conditioning. Glad to have you training here.

Ryan is a former athlete who now works in the accounting field. With a more sedentary life style, Ryan realized his fitness level was not where it once was. He loves the efficiency of the program and the fact that he is not wasting away hours in a typical gym. Ryan has an easy going, friendly way about him, but brings focus and intensity to each work out. We expect big things from him, as he learns everything fast.

Amanda has joined up with her friend Dayna now, so we should be seeing them both in class. Amanda came in for the afternoon Chaos class on Tues, then was right back at it for a tough WOD on Wed, and did great! Don’t let that smile fool you, she is all business when the timer starts.

January 18th, 2010:
Introducing Dayna Z, who finally jumped into the deep end of the pool! She called, then visited, then took a CrossFit Chaos class, then bit the bullet and joined. Dayna knows she has some tough work ahead of her, but anyone who has competed in a triathlon is no stranger to discomfort, so we know she will thrive in this environment. Now we wait for her trusty sidekick Amanda …

Mike D, who first visited when we opened in July, has returned and committed. He is fast becoming a regular now, with an impressive appetite for the workouts. Great to have a local in the house! Mike shows great potential already and we are happy to have him in the CrossFit Cheshire family.

January 10th, 2010: (names/photos from left to right)
Hamden is representing and in the house! “Our Wall of Heroes” continues to grow, with the addition of Jay B, Steve R, Rob V, and Scott L. We are thrilled to have them on board. Nothing makes me happier than seeing professionals taking their trade seriously, putting forth great effort, and having fun at the same time.

December 19th, 2009:
Welcome John L, who walked through the door, signed up, and did a 100 pull up WOD. John, who just arrived from the Maine Maritime Academy, had been trying to do CrossFit at his school gym as best he could. He drove home from school yesterday and joined today. He has huge potential, with a 600+ lb deadlift in his arsernal. We look forward to seeing him train and may have to order more weight!

December 11th, 2009:
Rob J plays in the same outdoor soccer league as Dave S (thanks for the referral Dave!). Rob has a gymnastics background and is a well conditioned athlete. He learns lifts quickly, and excels at body weight exercises, which one would expect from someone with a gymnastics background. We expect he will transition easily into the 5:30 a.m. class and look forward to him starting next week.

December 1st, 2009:
Jen L has just finished her On Ramp sessions, and will be a force to be reckoned with. A strong athletic background in soccer — having played on a scholarship for the UConn Women’s championship Soccer team — Jen is strong, fit, and ready to take on the WODs! We can’t wait to see the times she starts to put up, as she is competitive and will push herself hard.

November 21st, 2009: (names/photos from left to right)
The martial arts community here gets stronger, with the addition of John E, who is training for his upcoming Tae Kwon Do black belt promotional test. John came in for a visit, immediately recognized the need to make CrossFit part of his training regimen, and will complete his On Ramp sessions before Thanksgiving.

November 10th, 2009:
Chris S is 25 years old and currently an 8th grade social studies teacher in the Cheshire Public School System. His athletic background is mainly in soccer; playing in the Olympic Developmental Program, then moving on to play Division 1 at the University of Vermont and semi-professionally prior to his teaching career. He created/implemented a 1 week pre-season “boot camp” for Charlotte Central High School athletics in Vermont and was an assistant varsity soccer coach in New Canaan, CT, where he ran their pre-season conditioning program. In addition, he was responsible for creating a 6 week summer sport camp for Foote School in New Haven, CT. His coaching experience ranges from varsity to premier to middle school.

November 5th, 2009: (names/photos from left to right)
Pat W is our first serviceman to join CFC, and we are proud to have him! After tours in Iraq and Afghanistan with the 82th Airborne Division, he is currently enrolled at SCSU majoring in psychology. Pat was already familiar with CF from his military duty assignments, so he has hit the ground running from day one!

Dave M is a Wallingford businessman with a strong athletic background. His prior experience in the sports of lacrosse and football, in addition to a background of running and weight training, shows during his On Ramp classes. Dave promises to be a top CFer, and he is already off to a fast start.

September 17th, 2009:
We have two more great additions to add to our roster of athletes: Jess G and Josh C. They recently moved to Cheshire, spotted our sign, came in, liked what they saw, loved the workouts, and are in the process of finishing their On Ramp sessions. Jess and Josh will be popping in at various times due to their schedules, so please make it a point to introduce yourselves. They are a perfect match — for each other and for this place! They bring postive, upbeat energy with a desire to learn and improve. Another win/win for CFC.

September 10th, 2009: (names/photos from left to right)
The thin blue line continues to represent, with Chris P and Dave S joining our ranks. I am honored when our finest choose CFC. They train on their time for our protection. Thus, they deserve our appreciation and support. Glad to have them on board.

John U is a former “Power Barner” who, despite his youth, recognizes the benefits of training in the CrossFit methodology. We are always impressed to see a young adult take his training so seriously.

Andrea K lights up the gym with her smile, but she is all business once the stop watch begins. She is a delight to coach, picks up everything that is taught, and has great focus and determination. She is off to a great start.