SAVANNAH.

When Savannah first walked through our doors, we’d only been open for a few months and came face to face with a new situation when she asked about our program – and then asked the biggie, “Will you need to get my Mom’s signature on this form – I’m only 17.”
The room went ever so slightly silent as Eric and I pondered an answer.  We’d never had someone under 18 as a member before and weren’t really sure what to do.  I specifically remember asking Eric after Savannah left if training someone that young was something that we wanted to undertake at that point.  His answer said it all, “Well, she had the stones to walk in here off of the street and give it a shot, so there’s something to her.  I would never have done that at 17.”  He was right, there was something to her.
For the next few months we didn’t really see or hear that much from Savannah, she spent most of her free time here at the gym hanging our with River in the locker room and keeping to herself…but then something happened.
Slowly, Savannah came out of her shell and started peppering us with questions.  How can I make myself better, faster, and stronger?  How can I change my nutrition?
Instead of hanging out with River she was hanging out with the group although I’m sure it’s not easy being the only one who doesn’t know who Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd are.  It’s not easy being the only one that can’t meet at Union Ale for a cold one.  It’s not easy being 17 in a gym full of people in their late 20’s and 30’s. 
That being said, nothing that is worthwhile is easy and Savannah has proven, not only to herself, but to us as well that her training has been worthwhile.  She’s been in the top spot at the end of the day for a number of the workouts and has become an integral part of our little community.

Savannah, today we raise our non-alcoholic glasses and toast to you!  Congratulations on all of your success – on all of the progress that you’ve made here with us and at Brooks.  We look forward to watching you continue to develop both as an athlete and a photographer.  Salut.

Today’s Workout:
5-5-5 Weighted Push Ups
Followed by:
3 Rounds For Time of:
10 Hang Power Cleans (135#/95#)
20 Push Ups
30 Sit Ups
40 Squats

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