April and her CrossFit Idol, Mie, at the USAW/CrossFit Open
I started Crossfitting about a year and a half ago. I was going to Y regularly, but didn’t really like going and hated fighting for a parking spot in the evenings. My boyfriend would like to take credit for me starting Crossfit – we would do the mainsite WODs sometimes but I just thought they were weird short workouts that military guys did. Then one of my girlfriends in Atlanta started Crossfitting at CrossFit North Atlanta and loved it. So one night when I couldn’t find a parking spot at the Y, I returned home and emailed Lance.
CrossFit has changed my life. I’m in better shape than when I was playing high school soccer and running track. My favorite things about CrossFit:
- Competition!
- Great friends
- Fun/intense/scary events
- My arms (and my butt)
- Visiting other CrossFit gyms (esp. CrossFit Montgomery County)
- Snatch
- Awesome trainers
- Variety
Name: April Keuter
How long coming to CrossFit: 1.5 years
Average # of visits a week: Probably 3x right now but there have been times when I’ve averaged 5-6x
Favorite CrossFit workout: Those that mainly consist of pull-ups, overhead squats and a few double unders.
Least favorite: AMRAPS > 12 mins – the faster you go, the more work you have to do…
Biggest CrossFit Accomplishment: Hmm, so many.the one I was most excited was my first pullup. More recently it was rewarding and fun to represent UCF on our Affiliate Cup team at Crossfit Dirty South Regionals in May.
Personal CrossFit goal for the next 12 months: Body weight snatch
CrossFit Idol: Mie – Even though she’s mainly focusing on Olympic lifting right now, she can still kick just about anybody’s ass at any given WOD.
Favorite workout jam: We don’t play Miley Cyrus’ Party in the USA anymore… LOL
The slogan you would put on a Crossfit t-shirt: It doesn’t even need a slogan, we need one that says “Ultimate CrossFit” in big letters
from one april to another…. you rock! and miley cyrus’ Party In the USA does too… everyone knows they love that jam.
Thanks Pfab -you also rock!
Also, I wrote this a while ago and was very happy to see the new UCF shirts in the gym tonight!
April “AK” can’t say enough good things about you. You’re an amazing athlete and a great person. Glad to call you a friend!!
Agreed on the logo! I’m glad its BIG! Proud to rock it! Good write up April
You are an incredible athlete and friend! Glad to see you profiled.
She forgot to add that another proud moment was to be a part of the KETTLEBELLES! j/k. You are always an inspiration to work out with! And your arms ARE pretty awesome
Love this April! You’re the bomb dot com.
April you are awesome! I miss you!!
Amazing athlete, amazing girl. XOXO
Some of my best CF moments are meeting, working out with, coaching, hiking, etc, etc, etc. with you!!!! Great write up! Sooooo glad you are part of the UCF family
You Rock AK!!
And let’s not forget that AK is about the only one who can do a real inverted burpee. Always happy to see you in the gym, April!
Awesome article April! You are an inspiration and it’s so much fun to work out with you!
Thanks everyone! Your comments mean so much to me. You guys are the reason I love UCF!
April you are awesome and inspiring! Can’t wait to see that BW snatch!
What’s not to love about AK? Looks like an angel and has the heart of a champion. It s always a thrill to watch her disarm people with that smile then stomp their guts out when the timer starts.
April – you rock! you will have the bw snatch in no tmme and I hope I am there to see it:)