Whitney Bozzer, Barbells for Boobs

Whitney Bozzer was first diagnosed with breast cancer at age twenty. Ten years later, she is still fighting after being diagnosed for the fifth time. There was a time in Whitney’s life when she did not believe that sharing her story mattered. However, when Whitney discovered Barbells for Boobs (BFB) last year at her local CrossFit Affiliate, everything changed.

Katie Anne Rutherford, Natural Figure Pro - Powerlifter - Entrepreneur

Katie Anne Rutherford is a competitive Powerlifter and Natural Figure Pro. She has recently qualified for Powerlifting Nationals in two different weight classes. She finished with a 165lb bench press, 347lb back squat, and a 352lb deadlift in the 72kg weight class at a bodyweight of 148lbs.

In the world of Figure Competition, Katie has competed in Junior Nationals, Nationals, Teen Universe, and an NPC Show which is the largest amateur bodybuilding organization in the United States. Last year she placed first overall for figure in an OCB show (Organization of Competitive Bodybuilders) which won her Pro Status.

Before meeting Katie, I never considered that a Powerlifter would have any interest in figure, and vice versa, simply because of the fundamental differences in the philosophies behind each – one is about aesthetics, the other about ability...

Kaleena Ladeairous: CrossFit Athlete/CrossFit Games Competitor, Head Coach at CrossFit Armed

Kaleena Ladeairous just moved from Greenwich, CT to Miami, FL to take on the role of Head Coach at CrossFit Armed. Just two weeks prior to her move, Kaleena competed in the 2015 Reebok CrossFit Games with her team, CrossFit Milford, where they finished in an impressive second place.

Though this was Kaleena’s first podium finish, she is an extremely experienced athlete and coach. She is a five-time individual CrossFit Regional competitor (2011-2015) and 2013 CrossFit Games individual competitor (19^th place). Her certifications include: National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM), CrossFit Level 1 and 2, CrossFit Mobility, Strongman, Endurance and Gymnastics.

I sat down with Kaleena one morning at CrossFit Armed after a WOD to talk about her recent success, her move to Miami, and her plans for the future. It was a great opportunity to get to know my new coach and to find out what it takes to compete at the most elite level of CrossFit as a team and as an individual. We also talked about more than just her own training including how she plans to develop herself as coach in a new state at a new gym. But first… let’s talk about the Games...