Petranek Fitness | CrossFit Los Angeles

Baby On Board!

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Carolyn has been CrossFitting now for almost 2 years - and the past 9 months, she's been doing it "+1". She's gettin' ready to pop the end of this month. I wanted to take a minute to acknowledge her courage, commitment, discipline, stamina and strength... there are very few pregnant women out there who would continue going strong while CrossFitting into the 10th month. Way to go Carolyn - you're a fantastic role model for all women, pregnant or not!

Today's Workout
21-18-15-12-9-6-3 rep rounds of:
Pull Ups
Back Squats with 65 pounds
Burpees

Way to go, Carolyn! I completely agree with Andy - it's really inspiring to see you in the gym! It makes other people think twice about coming up with excuses, too, when they see you working so hard!

Posted by Becca on 12/13 at 08:01 AM

Gee. Thanks Carolyn. Now, if I ever settle down and get pregnant, I don't have an excuse. Eh. I crossfitted the day before open heart surgery, who am I kidding? You kept me going some of those mornings. Rosanita

Posted by Rosanita on 12/13 at 11:10 AM

Carolyn, you are an inspiration! And it's never too early to get the next generation of CrossFitters started.

Posted by valerie on 12/13 at 12:32 PM

Carolyn's a rock star! Get it done girl! I look forward to reading her posts.

Posted by monica r. on 12/13 at 01:53 PM

As I shared with Andy - I'm DEEPLY appreciative of everyone at the gym.

My workouts and gym time have been one of the great highlights of my pregnancy and I have come to cherish my workouts in a new way (even with Andy bugging me ). It's been very special to receive so much encouragement and support from everyone and I'm very grateful.

This will be a time and a significant accomplishment I will look back on with with pride and appreciation. AND - when I face future challenges, I'll have a reference point for knowing that I'm capable of handling whatever comes up.

SO - THANK YOU VERY MUCH TO MY GYM POSSE FOR EVERYTHING!!!

Posted by cfj1 on 12/13 at 02:04 PM

Carolyn, you are a true inspiration!!! It's great to see someone so dedicated to coming to the gym and working hard no matter what! You GO girl!!!

Posted by ktubbs on 12/13 at 05:05 PM

Way to go Carolyn!! You will be so prepared for the delivery room. It's a lot like a crossfit class--you've got people saying, "come on, short breaks, breathe, push harder," and you're sweating like crazy, it feels like it will never end and the end result...pure joy!! Keep us posted on our future crossfit girl! XO

Posted by DawnHF on 12/13 at 06:28 PM

I"M NOT WORTHY!!

Totally 110 Percent KICKASS!

Posted by JenniferF on 12/15 at 09:09 PM

Carolyn you rock!! Just look at the picture, Janet is bowing down in your presence!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

Posted by Traver on 12/16 at 11:53 AM

Carolyn, your baby girl will be coming out of the womb doing burpees - just like her mom! You rock! Anytime I am feeling tired, I think of you and say "hell yeah I can!"

Posted by Shelley T. on 12/19 at 12:18 PM

lol! and i thought you were talking about the baby on board car sign. first time i heard this term for pregnancy

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