About Odin CrossFit

CFL3 Trainer, CF-Gymnastics, CF-Weightlifting, OPEX L1 COACH, USAW, CF-Kettlebell

I have always be an avid athletics and fitness lover. I was first introduced to CrossFit when visiting friends in CA who own a CrossFit gym. After my first workout I was hooked for life. My background as a competitive gymnast made the transition into CrossFit during my adult years very natural.

I started coaching in 2013 and new my future was with CrossFit. In 2016 I transitioned from being Head Coach at ODIN to owner along side my husband Jason. I had owned and operated a small business before which made the transition from Head Coach to Owner very smooth and natural for myself and our community.

Everyday I strive to share my passion and knowledge with others and inspire them to live an active and healthy life.

Outside of the gym I spend my time with my husband Jason and son Simon. We love to travel and explore any chance we get.

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I grew up loving sports, mainly team sports. The camaraderie and the shared goal of the group pushed me to try and constantly improve. As I entered my adult years and no longer played team sports, I lost my personal motivation to constantly improve physically.

I stayed active by coaching High School Lacrosse and working inconsistently with a standard gym routine. It wasn’t for me, but I didn’t know what was. A couple years later while visiting some friends in California, Allison and I dropped into their Crossfit gym. I was both humbled and hooked immediately.

When we got back from California, we found a Crossfit gym in Frederick, and I fell in love with the process. I liked becoming fitter and seeing my body do things that I did not think that I was capable of, but what really hooked me was the community around me that encouraged me to be the best version of myself.

The mindset invaded other areas of my life. Eventually I felt like I was in a place where I could help others find both the mindset and fitness to change their life. Owning Odin alongside Allison, helping people travel their own journey is a dream come true.

I played sports throughout childhood and in college (soccer and lacrosse) but after college I found it hard to motivate myself to get to the gym. It was absolutely a chore for me. Having teammates and fellow members to workout side by side with me is when I can really push myself. I found that I am fitter now than I was over 10 years ago while in college sports.

The friendships I have gained from ODIN are my favorite thing about this place. It was not something I was necessarily looking for in a gym, but I can’t imagine life without them now.

I love that my job now allows me to share my favorite place (my happy place) with others. It’s also so fun to see people get hooked into the ODIN Mindset (including my own husband!)

Fun fact about me… I worked and lived aboard tug boats for several years before settling down in Frederick.

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I’ve been in sports and fitness my entire life (basketball, baseball and football. Go Washington Commanders!). I was first introduced to CrossFit back in 2012 with a group of friends in a small garage gym in Clarksburg, MD. I was looking for something to stay competitive in, after playing college football, and stumbled into CrossFit and never looked back. I love the atmosphere, the community and the competitive spirit.

Out of the gym, I enjoy eating. HAHA! The quickest way to my heart is with food, specifically some sort of baked goods. I love to travel and see new places. But most importantly, I love spending time with my wife and son.

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Born and raised in Puerto Rico, I moved to Maryland after completing my undergrad.

I was never a fan of “Globo Gyms” and the “bro sesh” so finding CrossFit was very intimidating and new in every aspect.

Started CrossFit in 2015 while in college as a way to improve my quality of life and the rest is history. After graduating from Roots at my local gym, I was hooked on the methodology and the community that CrossFit affiliates bring to the table. In 2019, I got my Level 1 to better understand CrossFit and pursue coaching.

I have a passion for functional fitness and an unwavering dedication to helping others succeed through good form. Helping members learn new things and seeing their progress is what I love the most about coaching.

Outside the gym, you can find me chillin’ in my house, traveling, or in the outdoors. I’m a believer that you should get out and use your fitness.

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I grew up in the Frederick area playing team sports and was very fortunate enough to play lacrosse at the collegiate level. After my “glory days” were behind me going to a big box gym just wasn’t cutting it. I needed that team environment.

My brother encouraged me to attend a CrossFit class with him and I was hooked. CrossFit is truly unlike any other training program I’ve ever experienced.

Joining ODIN in 2016, I was immediately welcomed as part of the Tribe and gained lifelong friends. Coaching at ODIN allows me to give back to the community that has given me so much.

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I was born and raised in Miami Florida, but my family is from Peru making me Peruvian-American. I grew up loving to run and exercise and have always been goal-oriented with both in the gym and in my personal life. I like to be challenged when it comes to my fitness goals. CrossFit is constantly challenging me because it incorporates a variety of strength and conditioning workouts which can be very humbling. Most importantly, CrossFit cultivates a powerful and loving community, such as Odin, that not only made me want to continue showing up every day but also take a leadership position as a coach in which I can help others achieve their own fitness goals.

I moved to Frederick in 2021 to pursue my career in biomedical engineering and chemistry. I currently work as a scientist where I do medical device review for the FDA where I get to ensure the safety and efficacy of medical devises.

Outside of the gym, I enjoy cooking Peruvian food, socializing with friends, trying new breweries and local restaurants, and binge-watching my favorite shows.

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Growing up, I was a gymnast and competitive cheerleader. In college, I was on the Acrobatics & Tumbling team and University of Maryland. When I graduated, I really missed the team aspect of the sport, working together to accomplish a goal, and supporting one another through the journey. I became out of shape, not as happy as I was, and admittedly lazy.

I found CrossFit in 2020 and fell in love. I was drawn in by the supportive community, the challenge of pushing your body to see what it can do, and celebrating doing hard things. CrossFit has greatly helped not only my physical health but also my mental health. As a person who struggles daily with anxiety, ODIN is a place I can go where all the overthinking and anxiety floats away and I can focus on the task/challenge at hand.

ODIN has truly become like a second home and “safe haven” for me. The things I learn and continue to learn by doing CrossFit have also had a positive impact on my life outside of the gym as well. I have become stronger and more resilient in tackling challenges, trying new things, making mistakes, and prioritizing what is important to me.

Becoming a coach at ODIN has been nothing short of incredible. Through coaching, I am able to be a part of a team that helps people do hard things, overcome challenges, and have the best hour of their day.

I am inspired by each and every one of our members for the uniqueness and greatness they had to our ODIN community.

When I’m not at the gym, you can find me hanging out with friends or family and working with individuals with disables in the world of Special Education.

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As the daughter of a collegiate football coach, sports (any) were a priority. The motto of my parents were you play a sport or get a job. I was always “in season”! Summers spent in the Finger Lakes region included waterskiing, tennis, golf and fishing.

While on maternity leave I was recruited out of a step aerobics class to become an instructor. That changed the trajectory of my family and professional life. I spent the next 25+ years teaching all genres of fitness at several gyms in Maryland and Virginia, retiring in 2016 as Group Ex manager for 6 Gold’s Gym locations.

The best decision I have made regarding my “fitness journey” was walking into the original Odin location near the fairgrounds on a freezing morning at 5:30am. I was humbled trying to complete 150 KBS for time….Hooked!

I am married, mother of 3 grown children (all Crossfitters!). Most days when I am not coaching I am riding my horse or tending to my 16 chickens indulging my inner farm girl. BTW I still love collegiate football!

A friend of mine who had been doing CrossFit for a few years finally convinced me to try it. Coming from a guy who has played team sports my entire life, the Crossfit environment fit really well with my personality.

Crossfit is a personal fitness roller coaster that you can enjoy with your friends! At the end of the day it is all about working hard each day to try to make yourself better but having your friends there alone side you working their tails off definitely allows for that little extra push.

Coaching for me is all about the little things. The huge smile after finally hitting that lift, the subtle nod after receiving a cue that helps them, the genuine “Thank You” after a great wod. Those are some of the most enjoyable things about coaching. Having athletes that truly want to learn and get better make coaching so much fun.

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ODIN has been my happy place since 2018 when I was first introduced to CrossFit. I was initially looking for a way to improve my physical fitness and curious about what I could gain from the programming. What I didn’t expect to gain, however, was an incredible community of hard working, compassionate, competitive individuals who come together to support one another both in and out of the gym. The community at ODIN has been instrumental in seeing me through some of my darkest moments and celebrating my brightest ones. I knew pretty early on in my journey that I wanted to be more involved in order to give back to the community that has given me so much in return.

I am so proud and humbled to be a part of the coaching team at ODIN. Nothing fills my cup more than watching an athlete get a PR, find the courage to try a movement they’ve never done before, or leave the gym feeling better than when they walked in. ODIN is truly a special place with special humans who show up and put their best effort in every time they walk through the doors. It is an absolute honor to spend the best hour of your day with you!

Outside the gym, you can find me on the back of a motorcycle, cheering on one of the high school lacrosse teams my boyfriend coaches, or spending time with family and friends.