Kelly Buck

I have always been an active person. I played sports in high school and intermural sports in college. When I met my husband in 2002, he was a runner so we started running together and that was when I decided I wanted to run long distances. We have been running the St. Jude half marathon together since 2003.

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When I became a mother to 3 kids under the age of 4, it became my alone time! I had not been able to lift weights or integrate any weight training into my routine. I was just a runner. My twin sister started CrossFit and loved it and so the competition began!

I thrive on challenge, love the burn of a tough workout, and the feeling of knowing I am building a body that will carry me strong and capable through every season of life. For me, fitness isn’t just about today—it’s about making sure I am still out there, moving, lifting, and keeping up long into my golden years.

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Having the opportunity to set the foundation for a love of fitness in our kids is my motivation for coaching. Every class is exciting and different. I love seeing them push beyond what they thought they could and the confidence it gives them not only in the gym but in life.