CrossFit Incline

AUGUST MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ~

JENNA FOREMAN

This month, we’re celebrating Jenna ~ an athlete who has always been drawn to movement, competition, and the outdoors. She has taken that passion to an entirely new level through CrossFit.

Jenna’s athletic journey started young. Her parents put her in soccer and basketball at just 5 years old, and she never looked back. She played soccer through high school and added ice skating and ice hockey along the way. Outside of organized sports, she developed a love for hiking, backpacking, camping, and kayaking.

After high school, Jenna took a year away from working out while adjusting to life after sports. Then, while attending college in Pittsburgh in 2016, she discovered weightlifting. She fell in love with it and consistently lifted at least four days a week for years.

But eventually, she hit a plateau. She wanted something more ~ something functional, something challenging, something different.

Then she discovered CrossFit.

She walked into a CrossFit gym for the first time in October 2022 and, as she says, “was hooked since.”

And what started as a new way to train became so much more. Today, Jenna says she is stronger, more functionally fit, and healthier than she has ever been ~ even compared to her 20s. But perhaps even more meaningful, CrossFit has given her some of her best friends and an entire community she considers family. That welcoming community is one of the things we love most about CrossFit Incline. ❤️

Jenna’s message to anyone considering trying something new? “Everyone starts somewhere. Be brave enough to be bad at something new.”

Jenna is definitely putting in the work. Her current goals are to RX as much as possible, continue learning new skills, improve the ones she already has, and always get stronger.

Her current proudest PRs are a 260 # Deadlift and a 150 # Power Clean! Wow!

Jenna, we are so proud to have you as part of the CrossFit Incline family. Your dedication, athleticism, willingness to learn, and drive to continually improve make you an incredible member of our community. Keep getting stronger. Keep learning. Keep challenging yourself. And keep being brave enough to be bad at something new. We’re glad you walked through that door in October 2022. We look forward to seeing what you accomplish next!

JULY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

MARIA CURLEJ

If you've spent any time at CrossFit Incline, you've probably noticed Maria ~ she attends classes at different times of the day. She's dedicated, patient, kind, and always encouraging those around her. She quietly puts in the work, celebrates others, and reminds us that fitness is about so much more than numbers on a barbell.

Maria has always been athletic, but as she puts it, she never really "excelled" in any one sport.

During her time in the military, she loved the challenge of Boot Camp and appreciated the cohesion of group PT every morning at her duty stations. Later, in civilian life, she enjoyed step classes and aerobics, spent time on the Nautilus machines and stair climber at Planet Fitness ~ but she never touched a barbell.

In fact, that barbell has quite a story.

For her first year at CrossFit, she called it "the stick." Later it graduated to "the pole." Eventually, it finally earned its proper name: the barbell.

Maria was introduced to CrossFit by a coworker who participated in the Women's Challenge. From the moment she walked into CrossFit Incline, she knew she had found something special. "My experience at CFI has been nothing short of a hand-and-glove fit," she says. "It reminds me of the cohesion of the military. While each one strives to attain their own goals, it is still a group effort ~ a team. And I think at CrossFit Incline, that philosophy transcends the membership in the building."

She loves the variety of the daily workouts, appreciates each coach's unique style and corrections, and values the encouragement that comes when someone is struggling. But for Maria, the community extends beyond the workout itself. "Even outside of the workout, I feel a camaraderie of concern for each person as a human being, as a member of a family."

Her message perfectly captures both CrossFit and life: "I feel like our lives are a journey full of CFI WODs... and sometimes Murphs. Sometimes we just get in the car and drive there, other times we look forward to the hour—but either way, we show up. We've pushed and clawed to get that barbell over our head or gotten up from that burpee using strength we didn't think we had. Sometimes we've needed to heal and scale. And we're always looking to be—or accepting that we need—that spotter."

Maria's current goal is improving her cardiovascular endurance while appreciating the changes her body is going through.

For years, personal records weren't important to her. She never even wrote down the weights she lifted. That changed when Coach Greg wrote her bench press PR on the wall. A few weeks later, she beat it. Now she's caught the challenge. Her current bench press PR is 125 pounds ~ and it won't be surprising if that number continues to climb.

Outside the gym, Maria is the proud mom of her 28-year-old son, Milan, who lives in Orlando, and her 8-year-old daughter, Onnya.

Maria, thank you for showing us what consistency, humility, perseverance, and kindness look like every single day. You remind us that success isn't just about lifting heavier weights—it's about showing up, supporting one another, and continuing the journey together. We are glad you are part of our family.

Awesome documentary about the Badwater 135 featuring Coach Kaylee Frederick and Coach Georgetta Frederick!

Check it out!

https://youtu.be/i9xIqN5IcIA?is=7PyB4d-4vNa84STz

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JUNE MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

Mark Richards!

We are proud to introduce you to Mark. He is funny, dedicated, consistent, and strong. This is his story.

“If anyone knows me, they know that I can’t believe I agreed to do this AND I’ve been doing this for 10 years now. My life has changed in many incredible ways. Married a wonderful woman. My daughter is now engaged and bought a house. But my morning routine has remained consistent.

Here are 10 reasons why I’m still here after a decade:

1. The people
2. The structure
3. The commitment
4. The joy of finding new soreness
5. Making t-shirts snug
6. Stress relief
7. The ability to challenge myself
8. I don’t want to buy new pants
9. Keeping my consecutive days alive streak intact

Here are 10 more reasons why I chose CrossFit Incline:

1. I eat cake whenever I want
2. I continue to wear the same suit to weddings
3. I wear 5” shorts to golf
4. I don’t mind taking my shirt off at the pool
5. I like beer
6. I love meeting new people
7. Greg guilted me into starting
8. Nobody ever makes fun of me for being old
9. I’m a naturally gifted, superior athlete and Greg pays me to market his Brand

“In all honesty, CFI has become an integral part of my life, and I appreciate everyone who gives it a shot. It’s not easy, but it’s very worth it.”

Mark, we are grateful you grace us with your presence! Keep on keeping on!

MURPH 2026!!

MAY MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

APRIL GOSS!

Let's meet April ~ a beautiful, strong woman who is a friend to all! She is an encourager! Her dedication and commitment inspires all of us.

Her fitness journey started long before she stepped inside a gym. She grew up on a farm in Berlin, Somerset County, where she was always trying to keep up with her brothers. Throughout grade school, she danced and twirled the baton. While in high school she was involved in cheerleading, dance squad, and ski club.

“After high school, fitness took a back seat. I was balancing art school, multiple jobs, and the chaos of early adulthood. That was hard! In my mid-20s, I started becoming active again. I tried just about everything — hiking, boxing, aerobics, African dance, Zumba… you name it. I enjoyed being active, but nothing ever really stuck,” April explains.

In 2012, April met Joe, who became her husband. And since Joe is a martial artist, she even gave karate a try. But the timing was not right because she couldn’t fully commit to the sport due to working two jobs.

“Then came 2020 — and we all know how that year went. After months of shutdowns and inactivity, I found myself at my heaviest and the unhealthiest I had ever felt. That summer, I decided to look into CrossFit, joined a local gym, and completely fell in love with it. For the first time as an adult, I found something I could stay consistent with. I loved the camaraderie, the community, and the competitive aspect of CrossFit. Competitions became my jam!”

In 2022, an old knee injury from nearly 20 years earlier came back to haunt her. April no longer had an ACL. She tore her meniscus and needed full ACL reconstruction and meniscus surgery. It was a major setback for her. Recovery wasn’t easy, but she stuck with it. She believes doing CrossFit and being active before the tear helped the recovery happen much faster both physically and mentally.

‘About two years ago, thanks to my longtime friends Jocelyn and Bryan Sauter — loyal CrossFit Incline members — I joined the Incline family. Since then, I’ve made some incredible friendships and found a community that truly feels like home. My time at the gym has become one of my favorite parts of every day.

I may not be hitting massive PRs lately, but I’m still proud of the progress I’ve made. My latest PRs are a 120 # bench press and 215 # deadlift, I "ran" my first-ever 5K a few years ago (and trust me, I am NOT a runner with my lovely knee!), and I got my first strict pull-up after joining CrossFit. It’s pretty amazing to be accomplishing things in my 40s that I couldn’t do in my 20s — and I’m excited to keep going.

At 45, I can honestly say I’m in the best shape of my life, both physically and mentally. If you’re reading this and thinking you’re too old, too out of shape, or too intimidated to start your own fitness journey, don’t let that stop you. It’s never too late to begin. Walking into a gym can feel scary at first, but the community at CrossFit Incline makes all the difference. The support, encouragement, and friendships you build along the way are just as rewarding as the physical progress. All you have to do is start. ❤️”

We are so proud of you, April! You are a wonderful role model for all of us! Thank you for your support, encouragement, and friendship!

YOUTH SUMMER PROGRAM!

After great success the last 4 years, we will be offering another summer strength and conditioning program for kids (ages 8-17).

SCHEDULE:
2x / week
Tuesday and Thursday @ 11am (and possibly Noon)
Starts: Tuesday, June 16th
Ends: Thursday, Aug 13th

A few exceptions:
No Classes on June 23rd or June 25th!

COST:
$150 for the entire summer.

SIGNUP DEADLINE:
Monday, June 15th

CLASS SIZE:
Our target is 15 kids per class. We will run 2 classes if necessary. If interested, please respond with your ideal class time (11am or Noon).

Below is the link for the MURPH apparel shop.

This will be the last chance to get any CFI apparel until November.

You now have the option to add the back logo to any CFI tops. Please remember to click that option prior to checking out.

Shop closes on MAY 10th, so don't procrastinate!

Thanks!

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APRIL MEMBER SPOTLIGHT!

Chris Sinosky, AKA Mrs. J3

Her story ~
“I started CrossFit because of my granddaughter. While playing outside one day when she was 4 years old, she got away from me and ran toward a busy road. I realized I could not catch her. Thankfully, my neighbor was also outside and able to get her to turn around. The moment shook me. It was a wake up call. I came into the house hysterical and immediately asked my spouse, J3, to sign me up for the three‑week beginner CrossFit course. J3 had been doing and coaching CrossFit for years. As a Type 2 diabetic, I also wanted to lose weight, get stronger, and improve my overall health—not just for myself, but so I could keep up with my family and be there for the moments that matter most. The three-week program helped me ease into CrossFit at my own pace and gave me the confidence to keep going.

I’ve always been active growing up. I was one of only a few girls in my neighborhood, so I spent a lot of time playing sports with my brother and his friends. In school, I played volleyball, tennis, and also participated in summer league softball.

After having my first daughter, exercise was no longer a priority, and, over time, my own health was on the back burner. When my second daughter was born, I did some exercising at home, but fitness wasn’t very consistent.

In 2002, a serious accident changed everything. While coaching cheerleading for my daughter's team, I was spotting a stunt. The cheerleader fell and hit my head, knocking me unconscious. At the hospital, doctors discovered I had a brain tumor. What followed was a long and difficult journey—I was out of commission for a couple of years due to complications and ultimately underwent five brain surgeries. Recovery took years, and during that time, I focused on healing and regaining my strength.

The scare with my granddaughter was in August of 2022. That's when I signed up for the three‑week CrossFit beginner course. CrossFit has definitely been challenging for me, especially since I started at 54 years old. At first, I wasn’t sure if I could really do it. I would see how my spouse, J3, felt when coming home from workouts and, honestly, I thought they were a little crazy for putting themselves through that. I couldn’t have been more wrong—they created a monster. For me, the gym is not just about physical health, but mental health as well. I’ve met some of the most amazing, supportive people who I now consider some of my best friends. It is the most encouraging and non‑judgmental environment I’ve ever been part of, and that support has made all the difference.

CrossFit really is for everyone, at any age, in my opinion. Apparently, you can teach an old dog new tricks. For me, showing up is the biggest battle—and once I do, everything else falls into place.

My goal moving forward is simply to keep showing up four days a week. I’ve come so far since starting. When I began, I couldn’t do a sit‑up, a push‑up, or jump rope to save my life. Now I can do all of those things—and I actually enjoy jumping rope. That progress alone reminds me why I keep coming back. My family is my life. I am one of three kids. I have an older brother and a younger sister who are incredibly supportive of my fitness journey. My spouse, J3, is my person, and our girls mean everything to me. And then there’s the grandbaby. I want to be around for her for as long as I possibly can. She’s one of the biggest reasons I continue to show up. Along with that—and maybe just as important—is my obsession with the 9:45 class and the incredible people at the gym who keep me coming back.”

Chris has lost weight, gotten stronger, and improved her overall health significantly! We are so proud of you, Chris! And are glad you are part of our family!