Our Ashlar Team
These are our hand picked, community grown coaches that will help you at CrossFit Ashlar. Our talented trainers have years of CrossFit experience, plus the knowledge, insight and compassion they need to help you reach your goals. They are dedicated to helping every member achieve their personal best in fitness, performance and improved overall quality of life. Meet the team that will take you there!
Tarra Hall
Hometown: Farm-kid from Wishart, SK (very small town between Wynyard and Yorkton)
1. Something interesting about yourself? I have played almost every sport possible and I was a competitive Figure Skater from age 3-24.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Honestly...I just love going anywhere with good company.
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? Ill get back to you on that!
4. Favorite WOD? Cindy, Murph, Barbara (those are 3 of my top 50 :)
5. Favourite CrossFit movement? Pull-ups..I will never forget the day I got my first one.
6. What is your go to work out song? Anything with a good beat pumps me up!
7. Favorite super hero and why? The Hulk...the more he is challenged...the stronger he becomes!
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I am definitely an extreme extrovert?..so along with coaching you..I'm probably asking how your day was! :)
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I have many because I have been around for a very long time...taking pictures of members signing our accomplishment board fires me up! I also love hearing how peoples lives have changed over the years of being with us. Watching my Mom join the Ashlar Legends program and also watching all the babies grow up in Ashlar.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My two daughters Addison & Taisley keep Glendon and I on our toes....they both do 2-3 sports each...and we love every minute of it.
Glendon Hall
Hometown: Farm-kid from Wishart, SK (very small town between Wynyard and Yorkton)
1. Something interesting about yourself? use to play the fiddle.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Samurai
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My Grandpa Geda who recently passed
4. Favorite WOD? Holleyman, SHIP......any long grinder with heavy weights.
5. Favourite CrossFit movement? Cleans.
6. What is your go to work out song? Anything heavy metal to drown out my exploding heart :)
7. Favorite super hero and why? Superman
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? Little humor, little attitude and overall a really good time.
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? Helping to grow such a great community! The people and the vibe everyone brings each day is amazing.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My two daughters Addison & Taisley..My wife Tarra. I have a full time job at Nutrien and farming with my Dad and Brother.
Kim Cooper
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? I am also an elementary school teacher and most recently a certified doula!
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? La Bamba
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My grandparents, they were the best storytellers and the most amazing, influential people in my life.
4. Favorite WOD? Murph…or Cindy, or Cindy during Murph
5. Favourite CrossFit movement? Power cleans and pull-ups!
6. What is your go to work out song? Anything DJ T. Hall plays
7. Favorite super hero and why? I’m not a fan of super hero movies at all! We are more of a Disney family at this point… so I’m gonna go with Mulan. She’s a boss.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I coach kids classes, my number one goal is for athletes to feel welcome, comfortable and to have fun!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? Ashlar is my second family… I would not be the person I am today without it. I have grown so much confidence, I have found amazing friends, and I am proud to bring my daughters there to show them how strong all the Ashlar moms are! One of my biggest achievements is maintaining my fitness throughout two pregnancies. And a fond memory is baby Maisie pooping straight out of her diaper onto the gym floor while jolly-jumping at old Brio South. :)
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My two daughters Maisie and Robin, we love our family time spent outdoors gardening or at the dog park!
Tessa Briscoe
Hometown: Meadow Lake, SK (Treaty 6 Territory)
1. Something interesting about yourself?
I grew up on a cattle ranch. I spent a lot of my childhood chasing after my older brothers on dirtbikes, bottle feeding baby calves, and helping out during haying season once I was old enough to drive a tractor. I'll never forget accidentally running my dad's old Volvo (that didn't have any brakes at the time) into the trees after coming down a hill. Thankfully he just laughed and helped me back it out
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant?
Prairie Sun Brewery! I love the pet-friendly patio, and they keep my fav cider from Crossmount on tap.
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be?
Likely my Grandpa Briscoe. He was many things including a salesman, school bus driver, rancher, and small-town curling legend! He also published a book and was a writer for the Western Producer for many years. He always had so many stories and loved to entertain us.
4. Favorite WOD?
I look forward to Murph every year. I also like anything with heavy squat cleans or snatches!
5. Favourite CrossFit movement?
Oly lifts for sure! HSPU and strict pull ups are up there as well.
6. What is your "go to" work out song?
Mutt by blink-182
7. Favorite superhero and why?
Venom! He's not really a "superhero" but I like that he's kind of a bad guy who turns out to have a soft heart and decides he wouldn't want to hurt innocent people! He's also super strong, funny, and has some neat tricks
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes?
I like to keep things light-hearted and celebrate everyone who comes to class!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar?
Oh I just love the Ashlar community! I think what's most special is getting feedback from members. I've had a few folks tell me that they feel really great about themselves after they leave my classes, and I love that! I've been integrating a trauma informed lens to my coaching practice, and am really interested in taking courses in Trauma Informed Weight Lifting.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit?
My two dogs, family/friends, and my job! I'm a Registered Social Worker
Adam Solie
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself?
I love music! I have been playing the fiddle/violin since I was 5 years old, and also play a bit of guitar.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant?
Either Keo’s Kitchen or Bon Temps Cafe
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be?
My Grandpa. He worked for years as a sales rep for Molsons, as well as a statistician for the Roughriders and met so many interesting people through his work. The two of us shared a deep connection through sports and I always loved hearing stories about his work and the people he met. It would be great to be able to sit down and hear them again!
4. Favorite WOD?
My favourite WODs are either long chippers with a variety of movements, or WODs with a moderate barbell mixed with some bodyweight movements. So if I had to choose I'd say The Chief, Holleyman, or Filthy 50.
5. Favorite CrossFit movement?
Power Cleans or Toes-to-Bar
6. What is your go to work out song?
Doesn't matter to me! Whatever is playing works!
7. Favorite super hero and why? Not really a super hero person...but if I had to choose one it would be Superman because flying would be a great way to get around.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes?
I try to have fun and connect with all the athletes in each class! When I coach I try and always make sure the athletes in my class get what they need from the workout that day. Sometimes we feel 100% and are ready to set a new PR, some days just making it to the gym is a victory. Regardless of how an athlete is feeling, I'm always willing to work with them to either push them, or tailor the WOD to something that gets them moving and leaving the gym feeling good!
I have lots of personal experience scaling and modifying workouts as well, so I will always find a way to help navigate injuries and keep our members working out. I know how it can feel to look at the daily WOD knowing you might not be able to do any of the movements that day. If you get yourself to the gym, we'll find a workout that you can do!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar?
Aside from the health and happiness it has brought me, and continues to bring me as a regular part of my everyday life, it is the community that has created so many memories for me! I have met so many great people through Ashlar and created some amazing friendships as well!
I think my biggest personal achievement in my time with Ashlar has been the work I’ve put in to make my movements as technically proficient as I can.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit?
When I’m not at the gym I’m usually hanging out with Alyssa and our families. I also love sports so I can usually be found doing something active, or watching as many live sporting events as possible, in person or on TV.
Jesse Dziad
Hometown: Winnipeg, MB
1. Something interesting about yourself? I love learning and education as such I have spent many years in school. I have a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, a Masters in Occupational Therapy and an Advanced Diploma in Gerontology.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Odd Couple
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? RuPaul because “If you can’t love yourself, how in the hell you gonna love somebody else?”
4. Favorite WOD? Filthy Fifty, I love long gritty workouts
5. Favorite CrossFit Movement? Double Unders
6. What is your go-to work out song? We Got Love – Sigala & Ella Henderson
7. Favorite Superhero and why?
My superheros are all of the healthcare workers who came to work every day during this pandemic. We would not be where we are today if it were not for them. Every single person played a critical role and I am proud to call many of those people friends and colleagues.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes?
My classes are all about high energy and the music to match. The hardest part of working out is getting to the gym; once you’re there it’s my job to make sure you have some fun or at least motivate you to get through the workouts that we throw at you!
9. Special memories/achievements?
I've been doing CrossFit longer than I would like to admit and I have very fond memories of coaching bootcamps. Many of my bootcampers transitioned into the regular CrossFit Program and many of them are still working out at Ashlar. This is a testament to the amazing community and environment that we have at Ashlar.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit?
As my Instagram will tell you I am a traveler, fitness enthusiast and coffee fanatic, as such I am someone who is always on the go. I am an occupational therapist by training. I have an amazing partner, Josh, and the cutest French bulldog, Victor, who are on this journey with me whether that is weekends at the lake, sipping wine on a patio, running down along the river or jet setting to a warm tropical destination.
Jilene Cowden
Hometown: Aberdeen, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself: My husband and I love to travel. We took 40 days and travelled down the coast from Vancouver to Tijuana, Mexico sleeping in the vehicle or tent along the way. We stayed in Tofino for just over a month, sleeping in our boler with our 9 month old child. We got the chance to go to Churchill, MB to see the polar bears. We spent a month in Nepal hiking around the Everest Region and into Everest base camp. We spent time in Thailand, Panama and the Cooke Islands exploring and soaking up the sun. The most intense trip was taking a 3 year old and 8 month old to Australia for a month. Taking an 8 month old on a trip that takes 27 hours to get to the destination is no joke ha.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Una! They have delicious pizza and flights of wine!
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be?
Jillian Harris. She is awesome. She does so much for her community and for Canadian Businesses. She is an entrepreneur and a boss babe. Sort of reminds me of Tarra Hall!
4. Favorite WOD? DT!
5. Favorite Crossfit movement? The snatch and fast hang power cleans
6. What is your go-to work out song? Kind of depends on my mood...sometimes I love hip hop/rap to get me going ooooorrrrrr sometimes I just need some Britney Spears.
7. Favorite superhero and why? I had to ask my sons as I am not really a superhero gal. Kain said Spiderman. When asked why he responded "I don't know". Max said his favorite superhero was Kain (his brother lol). I asked Max why and he responded "because me love him”
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I like to try and push people out of their comfort zones while making sure movements are safe. I LOVE seeing people do things they never thought they could do. It is awesome to see and is amazing to be even a small part of. I like to try and help tweek movements or attempt to give different cues for members, to try and get people to their 'ah ha' moment where the lift or movements start to click! Expect a lot of encouragement, hollering and me laughing at my own bad jokes when coming to my classes!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? Growing up I didn't have a great relationship with exercise.....like as in, I just never did it. I didn't enjoy it, and thought people who were working out were just trying to 'be skinny'. When I started at Crossfit, I saw all of these kick ass women working out to be healthy, strong and doing it for fun. It changed my mindset with exercise and nutrition. I started to want to lift heavier, do all the gymnastics and get the shoulders, traps and lats that I was seeing all around the gym and envious of. Nowadays I come to Ashlar for my mental health, getting a sweat on, and to socialize.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My husband and I have two very busy boys (3 and 5 years old) that seem to never stop moving, so they keep me on my toes! We recently adopted a very sweet 4 year old dog Noka. Our family enjoys time at the lake, spending time with family, travelling and hiking. When I'm not with family or at Ashlar I am working as a Registered Nurse in the MRI/vascular department at RUH or in the ER at City Hospital.
Shane Carriere
Hometown: Sweet ol’ PA (Prince Albert), SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? I’ve bungee jumped 3 times (1 of which was the 3rd worlds longest free fall), swung on the worlds highest swing, swam with sharks twice, skydived and ate street meat in Mexico.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Lavva or Las Palapas
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? Maybe Robin Williams or Dave Chappelle just to have a good laugh.
4. Favorite WOD? I’d have to say wods like Holleyman, Ship or wods that have ladders(not real ones).
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? The clean along with things like yolk carries, parrellette HSPU and Overhead squats.
6. What is your go to work out song? Stadium Pow wow or Beast
7. Favorite super hero and why? Other than Graham Blue, The Hulk because Hulk.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I usually have 3 agendas in class, 1st is make the environment as comfortable as possible. 2nd is to help people move better, I find the better they move, the more they enjoy the experience. 3rd is to push people out of their comfort zones. I believe that you will build more confidence when you can prove to yourself that you are able to do something you weren’t sure you could, even if it is just getting one more burpee.
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? My wife and I used to bring our now 3-1/2 year old to the 6am class, back when we used to sit around the whiteboard “listening” to Coach Glendon go over the workout. Our son, Chance, was just learning how to walk but had not taken more then a step or two. He then decided to leave mom and walk a fair distance towards the middle of the circle before falling. Everyone cheered as this was the first time they all had seen him walk at all. This story comes to mind because it goes to show that Ashlar has created a place where the community is more like family.
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? When not coaching, I’m busy alongside my wife(Tami) raising our 2 boys, Chance and Zeke.
Treana Tuchscherer
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? I like being creative, building and making things….usually out of concrete. I have taken up pottery recently which I really enjoy.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Its hard to pick a favorite since YXE has so many great places to eat. For something quick, Lebanese Kitchen. The spinach pies are great!
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My grandma, because she always had the answers and the best advice.
4. Favorite WOD? SHIP
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? Squat Clean
6. What is your go to work out song? Any music is fine, but I'm going to say Ride the Lightning -- Metallica really gets me going.
7. Favorite super hero and why?
I'm not really a superhero person-- but my mother is pretty much a superhero, she can do anything!!!
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes?
I enjoy interacting with the athletes. You can expect to work hard and have fun!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar?
Ashlar has been part of my life for so many years and I have so many great memories!
Aside from the health and fitness, I have met so many awesome people and developed great friendships. I'm very proud to be part of this community!
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit?
I enjoy hanging out with family and friends. Enjoying the great outdoors!!!
Vince Morgan
Hometown: Clavet SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? I love the outdoors. Camping, fishing, quading and snowmobiling.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Ace Burger
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My grandmother. Aka Mugga. She was related to Florence Nightingale. Love to talk to her about that!
4. Favorite WOD? Grace and Cindy
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? Cleans & Jerks.
6. What is your go to work out song? Any hard rock
7. Favorite super hero and why? Captain America because he is not iron man.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I like to keep it fun and help build confidence, It is such a rewarding experience.
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I think my biggest achievement is becoming a youth weightlifting coach and seeing them all achieve so much!
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My dog keeps me busy and playing ball. Any other free time I’m at the lake.
Braiden Dull
Hometown: Meadow Lake, SK
Something interesting: I played Trombone in band class!
YXE restaurant: The Odd Couple.
If you could talk to anyone alive or dead who would it be: The GOAT, Matt Fraser
Favourite WOD: Toughest question ever but, probably Murph. I love the hype leading up to the wod.
Favourite CrossFit movement: Any type of squat; back, front, over head. Love them all.
Go to workout song: Remedy by Seether always gets me going.
Favorite super hero and why: Thor. He's funny, handsome, and has cool powers.
What can someone expect: I hope that everyone has a good time and maybe learns a new trick.
Special memories or achievements: I've hit so many pr's because of the awesome coaches. The excitement and support during the open was one of my favorite memories.
What keeps me busy: Nursing school mostly. Tessa and the dogs also keep me on my toes.
Graham Blue
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself: I was a beekeeper in New Zealand and on a pacific island called Niue when I took a year off of University.
2. Favourite YXE Restaurant: LasPalapas is kind of the go to. It used to be Mr. Rizo's but since they closed we haven't found a suitable replacement yet.
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? Ben Bergeron immediately comes to mind... however he posed an interesting thought recently on one of his own podcasts- imagine what you could learn from yourself 5 to 10 years from now? So it would be pretty cool I think to interview a 50 year old myself.
4. Favourite WOD: any grinder-type wod greater than 20 minutes. I love to challenge my mental capacity in this time domain.
5. Favourite Crossfit movement: I could list many, but heavy thrusters are fun.
6. What is your go to workout song? Any kind of heavy metal. The heavier the better!
7. Favourite super hero and why? Im not really a superhero guy but when I think of people I look up to it would be my wife and kids- they teach me SO much! They teach me to love life and enjoy the moment.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I really enjoy refining movement. I do my best to connect with each athlete in every class to refine something in their movement and body awareness. It could be a really small tweak, but every little tweak helps!
9. Do you have any special memories/ achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I've been around for a while, so there are many celebrations of other athlete's PRs, my PRs, but the best memories are from when we can get together as a broad community. Be it an Open workout, a gingerbread house competition or any other event where we get to hang out with members from the entire community.
What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My kids Ian and Emeryn (who many members in the evening know) with my wife Megan and our two dogs. Whether it's just hanging out with them at the park, going to the lake or the mountains to hike or just being outside as a family. Monday to Friday I keep busy as the Executive Director of Acute Care in the Saskatchewan Health Authority.
Alyssa Solie
Hometown: Southey, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? While I was completing my Kinesiology degree, I volunteered as a student trainer for the U of S Huskie Athletics Women’s Basketball team! I was able to travel across the country with them - most memorably to Fredericton, New Brunswick in 2016 for the National Championship, which they won for the first time in team history! I was even lucky enough to receive a team championship ring!
2. Favourite YXE Restaurant? Las Palapas!
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? JonBenét Ramsey so I could solve the mystery of who murdered her!
4. Favourite WOD? Annie, Cindy, The Chief, and Loredo!
5. Favourite CrossFit movement? How can anyone pick just one?! Pull ups, push ups, and box jumps are just a few of my favourites!
6. What is your go to work out song? I love anything with some hard-hitting bass - I’m a hip-hop/rap kinda girl! I usually default to searching for a 2000s or 2010s hip-hop playlist for my workouts.
7. Favorite super hero and why? All of the moms and dads who are part of our Ashlar community are superheroes in my mind! Prioritizing your health and being such a great role model for your kids is an incredible feat! ❤️
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I coach the kids classes and I try to have a new, wacky “Would you rather” question every class! I want every person in my class to feel welcome, have fun, and get sweaty!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? While achieving milestones like getting my first pull up or hitting a certain weight on a lift is super rewarding, I think what I’m most proud of is the work I’ve put into shifting my mindset! If you knew me when I first started bootcamps 5 years ago, you would likely know that I was incredibly hard on myself and often had a negative mindset. It’s a lot of work to reverse the negative self-talk we have in our heads, but I’m proud to say that I’ve come a long way with my self-compassion and CrossFit and the Ashlar community have played a huge part in that!
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? I work as an Occupational Therapist with the Saskatchewan Health Authority! In my spare time you can find me hanging out with Adam and our family and friends, watching Rider and Raptor games, spending time outside, and listening to podcasts!
Kristi Jorgenson
Hometown: Saskatoon, Sk
1. Something interesting about yourself? I love hiking, biking, snowshoeing,etc. up mountains but coming down is not so fun. I’m usually riding my brakes hard to whole way or crawling down😳😂.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? It’s a toss up between Odd Couple and October.
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? Gil Hedley - He is an anatomist, dedicated to exploring the inner space of human form. He has an awesome perspective of the human body.
4. Favorite WOD? AMRAPs coupled with an ascending ladder rep scheme.
5. Favorite movement? Power snatch
6. What is your go to work out song? Anything from the Beastie Boys!
7. Favorite super hero and why? Dominio from Deadpool 2 - Always lucky! 😁 In real life: My girls!😻
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I like to empower people to make the choices that best fits them in the moment while still honouring their fitness goals.
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I have loved watching all of the expectant moms crush their workouts and then seeing them back in the gym with their newborn! I love seeing the members signing Ashlar’s achievement board!
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? My family!
Katy Bloski
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
(also known as Coach Kim when people don’t know we are identical twins, sometimes I’ll correct you, sometimes I’ll go along with it)
1. Something interesting about yourself? I studied abroad at Oxford University (I’m the smart twin 😏) and played for the Oxford University football team while finishing a degree in Classical Medieval and Renaissance Studies with a certificate in Latin. I also played the oboe in band…. Yep it’s official, I’m a nerd.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Una , the house made ricotta is dangerous 🤤
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My grandma! She taught in a one room school house at age 16 and fought the patriarchy by rarely wearing a bra or shaving her legs
4. Favorite WOD? Same as Kim of course! Cindy and murph!
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? Power cleans and toes to bar!
6. What is your go to work out song? All of J Biebs
7. Favorite super hero and why? Tarra Hall is a super hero, she runs a business and takes care of her kids while changing lives, staying strong and fit, connecting with everyone she meets and being an overall boss 💪🏻
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I coach Grizzlies and take song requests! So if Jace and Caleb are there you can expect some T Swift
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I have never gone to CrossFit to lose weight, gain muscle, etc. I go to improve my mental health, the physical things that come along with it are just extra bonuses! Since joining, I have become so much more confident and mentally strong. My biggest achievement since joining Ashlar is gaining control and acceptance over my anxiety and obsessive compulsive disorder. 🙌🏻
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit?
I continue my nerd lifestyle as a proud elementary school teacher! I just got a position teaching grade 2/3 in the city after driving out to teach grade 1 in Biggar every day! I also am a helicopter auntie to Kim’s perfect children!
Tara Bryant
Hometown: Saskatoon, SK
1. Something interesting about yourself? I love to read. I sometimes read 2-3 books a week!
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? Leyda’s! 100% gluten free!
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? My grandma! I miss her so much!
4. Favorite WOD? Murph
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? Hang clean
6. What is your go to work out song? Sandstorm: gets me pumped up!
7. Favorite super hero and why? The Hulk. I love that he isn’t afraid to smash stuff 😂.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? I coach the Cubs class so lots of laughs and lots of stickers!
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? I feel like every workout is an achievement! My favourite memory is my first time doing Murph. I was so clueless :)
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? Family time, reading, and being creative!
Julius Villanueva
Hometown: Saskatoon
1. Something interesting about yourself? I’ve travelled to 26 countries.
2. Favorite YXE Restaurant? KoLab kitchen
3. If you could interview anyone alive or dead for a podcast or talk show, who would it be? Brene Brown, one of my favorite authors and speakers. Her research on shame, vulnerability, and courage in today's world can help communities that suffer from mental health issues and/or individuals whom search for wholeheartedness compassion.
4. Favorite WOD? Amanda
5. Favorite CrossFit movement? Snatches and Muscle Ups
6. What is your go to work out song? Anything 90s-00s Hip-Hop
7. Favorite super hero and why? Spider-Man. He’s my earliest encounter with comic books. Down to earth and relatable.
8. What can someone expect when they come to one of your classes? The basics. Never underestimate 2.5# plates, resistance bands and tempo work.
9. Do you have any special memories/achievements during your time so far with Ashlar? Being humbled by seemingly simple movements, most recently the distanced front rack carries. Those are tough!!
10. What keeps you busy when you are not coaching CrossFit? You can find me with my 2 dogs exploring all the different trails around Saskatoon and area or on my bicycle.