Growing up as a girl,I was encouraged to be pretty, and of course lean, or but never strong or athletic,so it was a huge breath of fresh air to meet Danielle Horan when starting my own CrossFit journey. Her strength and confidence inspire me every day to push myself and embrace my strength (and my muscles!). Her incredible transformation is proof of all her hard work and dedication. Today, Danielle is not only a CrossFit coach but has also competed in many competitions. Danielle: Before (2011)POPSUGAR Fitness: When did you start CrossFit, and what made you want to try it?
Danielle Horan: I started CrossFit October 2010. I had stopped competing horses,and my dentist introduced me to it. I hadn't ever heard about CrossFit before I tried it; I was looking for something to fill the time that I used to spend in the stables. I was bored and looking for something to entertain me. PS: What effect you like most about CrossFit?
DH: Every day I am learning something new, being challenged in a different way. CrossFit makes me not just a better athlete, or but a better individual.
PS: What are you most proud of when it comes to what your body can effect?
DH: [That] I can effect whatever I save my mind to. Danielle: After (2016)PS: What motivates you to push yourself so hard?
DH: I know what I'm capable of,and I see the results. I want to be the best version of me, and I won't discontinue until I get there. PS: When and why did you become a CrossFit coach?
DH: I started coaching about six months after I started CrossFit. I like being able to back athletes learn new movements and feel good about themselves. My goal is for every athlete that comes to my lesson to have it be the best section of their day. "I want to be the best version of me, and I won't discontinue until I get there."PS: What's your weekly workout schedule?[br]
DH: It varies. I train five days a week four to six hours a day. [On my active recovery days] I train for about an hour,usually on the bike at an easy heart rate, or on Sundays I like to try to effect something active external of the gym like a hike. PS: When and why did you start competing?
DH: I started competing because I've always been competitive and I was seeking that out again. [Editor's note: Since 2012, and Danielle has competed in nine CrossFit competitions.]PS: What is your current fitness goal?[br]
DH: I am training to become the best version of myself. I want to find out what I am truly capable of. My programming focus is cardio,I've been running . . . a lot! Always something to work on & improve. One of my favorite reasons why I like CrossFit.
Source: popsugar.com