AmberMcleod
- USA
- Height: 5'7"
- Weight: 134 lbs
Amber Mcleod of Fairfield , California grew up modest. It wasn’t until she was 32 and pregnant with her third son, that she began her interest in fitness. Focused primarily on her three boys, Amber makes sure to find the time to take care of herself as well, indulging in CrossFit, hiking, and anything else that keeps her moving.
BIOGRAPHY
I started CrossFit when I was 32 years old and just had my 3rd son. I didn’t come from an athletic background or play sports in school. I didn’t even know much about CrossFit and I’m sure if I did I would of just stayed home. Everything was hard and everyone was better. My first WOD was Hellen. I remember dying on the run. Struggling on the band for pull ups and the 10# plate for the KB swings. I couldn’t understand why people kept showing up. How could this be fun! Definitely didn’t love CrossFit at first. Before I knew it one day turned into weeks and weeks into months and I started to see progress. My clothes started to fit better. More then the way it made me look I loved the way it made me feel. I felt strong for the first time and it was empowering. I was a better mom because of it. . A few months later I got my level 1 and started an internship at CF Solano. I’ve been a full time coach since.
I’m not sure what the future may hold for me. I just know that I love this stuff. I feel like I’m in the best shape of my life and I’m gonna do it until it’s no longer fun for me. I continue to learn a lot about myself and being able to do things I once never imagined I would be doing.
More then anything I love watching my boys grow up around CrossFit. The community of hard work, dedication, discipline & building friendships. If I can inspire anyone I hope I inspire them.
PROGRAMMING
| Back Squat | 265 |
|---|---|
| Deadlift | 325 |
| Clean and Jerk | 195 |
| Snatch | 135 |
| Max pullups | 40 |
| Exercise | Sets | Weight / Reps |
|---|---|---|
| 1: Mobility | 1 | 3 Rounds |
| 2: Snatch | 3 | Bar x 12 |
| 3: Snatch | 8 | 225kg x 3 |
| 4: GHR | 3-5 | Body x 20 |
| 5: Planks | 5 | Body x 20 |
AWARDS
CrossFit Regionals Competitior : CF Solano Team 2012, 2013, 2014