December Athletes of the Month: Jim Cerase and Alecia Sanders

We are featuring double the awesome to close out the year! This month we’ll have two installments for December Athletes of the Month.

Let’s start by recognizing the tremendous efforts of Alecia Sanders and Jim Cerase. Congratulations guys!

ALECIA SANDERS

What made you decide to join the Riv?

I have always been curious about trying CrossFit and finally decided to give it a shot after stumbling upon a Living Social deal being offered by CrossFit Riverfront. My decision to become a “Riv Monster” was based on the changes I experienced mentally and physically and the support from the members of the community.

How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?

I love that CrossFit has and continues to bring out my strengths and weaknesses. CrossFit has also helped me get out of my comfort zone and push myself further than I ever would if I trained alone.

What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?

“Grace” is my favorite by far. Once upon a time, I could barely clean a barbell. Now, I can’t get enough of it! The biggest improvement I have seen has been with my flexibility. I actually stretch now 🙂

What is your favorite part of the Riv?

The coaches and members are what keep me coming back again and again! I love the competitive atmosphere, the support given when it is needed, and the friendships that are formed.

JIM CERASE

What made you decide to join the Riv?

I was tired of going to the gym by myself and not getting any results. I wanted to be pushed to train harder and always go further than what I was doing.

How has CrossFit Riverfront helped you reach some of your fitness goals?

CrossFit Riverfront has helped get me back to being happy again with working out. With CrossFit, you don’t have to worry about working out certain body parts each day because you work out your entire body which is what I needed after my cancer treatments.

What has been your favorite workout? What have you improved on most?

Honestly, my favorite workout is all of them. Every single workout, no matter how hard, pushes me more and more but I have to admit, I do like “Fran.” I feel that I have most improved on pull-ups. Up until about a year ago, I had never been able to do one (still not great at them but can do sets of them now).

What is your favorite part of the Riv?

My favorite part is the encouragement by everyone during the workouts. Doesn’t matter what level you may be at, everyone cheers you on.

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