February Member Spotlight: Alma Dell Smith

What keeps you coming back each day? 

The great coaches who modify every workout to fit my level of fitness and the sense of humor and camaraderie  among athletes. And then there is the sauna and cold plunge.

What is your favorite at-home exercise to do? Walk the beach

If you had to do 100 reps of one movement (not running), what would it be? Step ups/step downs

What are 1-2 of your goals for 2024? 

Keep recovering from injuries so there’s no pain. Goal 2 is staying fit for life with grandkids and independent living.

Favorite lift? 

Deadlift

Least favorite Crossfit movement? 

Muscle ups. Can’t even begin to do them.

Hometown? 

Boston and Charleston

Favorite Charleston Restaurant? 

Gillies on Folly Road

If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? 

Mountain horse guide

What would you most like to tell yourself at age 13? 

Keep having fun and practice more. Get a teacher for what you like to do.

If you could meet anyone, living or dead, who would you meet?

My long gone sweet husband

One thing about me people would be surprised to know?

I sometimes have a hard time letting go of the past. 

If the CFJI coaches came to your house for dinner, what would you prepare? Shrimp jambalaya

Give us a “Question of the Day” to use in class. 

Where would you relocate if you were forced to leave the country?