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Emma McQuaid

by Simon Hallberg in Athletes

Name: Emma McQuaid
Age: 28
Living: Lisburn
Box: CrossFit Berserk
Facebook: emmamcquaid
Instagram:@mcquaid175


How did you get into CrossFit?


I first found CrossFit while training in America for Quad racing my sport at
the time.

What are your main motivations for doing CrossFit?

I really enjoy Cleans, Deadlifts, Handstand push ups and Chest to Bars

I love the challenge of learning new movements and the constant variety.
What have been your major highlights/achievements in CrossFit or other
sports?

Winning Athletes Games in 2016 and my best place finish in Europe
regionals 6th place.

What are your long range goals in CrossFit?

I would love to make it to the CrossFit Games

What does a typical day of training look like for you?

It depends which phase of training I'm in but at the moment I usually have
either Cardio session or swimming in the morning followed by strength or
gymnastics session then core or movement work to finish the day.

What is your favorite pre/post workout food?

Eat-naked Buckwheat pancakes with banana, honey and peanut butter
before training and after is usually veggies and quinoa.

What do you do when you don't compete or train?

If im not competing or training im either at home chilling watching
netflixs with Ellie (my puppy) or annoying my Niece and Nephew.

What is your favorite CLN product and why?

Muscle tank tops there super comfy and fit really well

Do you participate in any other sport, recreation or fitness activities?

Quad racing

What would a successful upcoming season look like for you?

Win European Championships
Top 20 overall in the Open
Win Ireland in the Open
Qualify for the Games


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