Meeting Annie Thorisdottir, Fittest Woman on Earth

I usually don't get starstruck, but when I saw Iceland Annie I have to admit I was...I was walked into Reebok Crossfit Fifth Ave in NCY and saw Annie, it appeared she just finished working out...As soon as I saw her I wanted to talk to her, but I didn't...I was a little late to class and didn't want to disturb...As I warmed-up all I thought about was introducing myself and thanking her for inspiring me and other ladies to get stronger...

Next thing I knew the WOD was about to begin, blocks of #75 thrusters & DU's with a 12 min cap...And all I wanted to do was talk to her...She eventually left while I was in the middle of doing the WOD and my heart sunk a little because I missed the opportunity to thank her...

The next day, before heading to the airport I decided to take the noon class at Reebok Crossfit Fifth Ave and to my surprise Annie was there again. This time I showed up to class early, but still couldn't bring myself to talk to her...I just didn't want to be 'that person'...So again the next thing I knew the WOD was about to begin, Buy-in & Buy-Out 25 burpees 3 RD's Run 400 & 10 Front Rack Bar Lunges (#105), and all I could think about was talking to her...BTW, Running through the streets of NY is a real challenge, dodging crowds of people and smokers everywhere, it made me really appreciate living in Boulder...Anyhow, she was still around after the WOD and I finally got up the nerve to talk to her...

She was so nice and humble. She said she moved to NY and is going to help open the NEW Reebok Crossfit box at Union Square. I told her I coach at Boulder Crossfit and that I started a Ladies Only Crossfit class which she thought was a really good idea.

Anyhow, if you Crossfit and don't know who Annie Thorisdottir you should...She is one the 'Fittest Woman' and has won the Crossfit Games twice (2011 & 2012)...Check her out...