August 2019 CrossFit Open: Clean and Jerk PR at 145#

Our July Athlete of the Month is a well deserving and an early riser. Felicia has been dedicated to her fitness since the day she walked through our doors. With a knowing smile she quietly gives 110% effort in all that she does. Since staring CrossFit two years ago she has shown great progress in her strength, speed, and lifting skills so much that she is often asked to compete in various local competitions. Also, while Zoom classes weren’t up everyone’s alley during the quarantine, Felicia found consistency and success in taking the Zoom classes. Even with limited equipment, Felicia still got up and worked out at 0530! Be like Felicia.

I was born in Kansas City, MO and grew up an Army brat (GO ARMY!). We moved around a lot but El Paso, TX will always be home to me. I ran track, played volleyball and basketball as a kid, and loved to be outside riding my bike or rollerblading. Exercising and being active has always been a huge part of my life.
I moved to Hampton Roads in 2007 to attend ODU. I am a lifelong learner and passionate about education and supporting students with disabilities.

I did an intro class at Drop Box, then watched a Saturday class, and I was hooked. The positive energy and vibe was captivating. I felt welcomed from the moment I walked through the door. CrossFit has taught me so much more than I could have ever expected. I have learned to set goals for myself, manage my time, eat right, and to make sleep a priority. Going to 0530 (even during the quarantine for Zoom WODs) helps me set a purpose for my day and gives me the energy I need to be the best educator I can be.

I have also met some of the best people in my life at Drop Box and have made friendships I know I will have forever. I’m all about the “girl power” and it feels great to WOD with the STRONG, fierce women of Drop Box. I don’t think I can say enough about the phenomenal coaching staff that has shaped me into the athlete I am today. Each of them have devoted so much of their time to answering my questions and giving me cues to be better everyday. I am so grateful and thankful for Drop Box! Here’s to crushing more goals and making more memories with my Drop Box fam!

November 2019: Gangs of the Mid-Atlantic RX division: with teammates Jeff, Alicia, & Twitch

March 2019: Team Grit, with teammates Meriiah, Alicia, and Kim

September 2019: Kilo Crushfest with teammate Marie

August 2018: Fundamentals Finisher with Coach Stephanie

Felicia Shelton- July Spotlight Athlete of the Month