John "Johnski" Smiechowski

Charles "Chuck" Crawford

Upon leaving the Army I started working for a local police department then allowed myself to get out of shape with constant doughnut eating, numerous trips to McDonald’s and just simply being lazy.  While training for and attending a work-related school Crossfit was introduced into our training regimen.  I was hooked and haven’t looked back.  The functional movements, unconventional approach to fitness and competitive atmosphere have bred an environment that has allowed me to get into the best shape of my life.  I found that when I stopped trying to add weight to my bicep curl and tricep press-down, then started concentrating on exercises and movements that prepare for the unkonwn and unknowable the results just simply happened.  Here at CrossfitBWI you are not only joining a Crossfit box, you are joining a tight knit community that is dedicated to fostering an atmosphere which will allow you to reach and surpass whatever fitness goals you aspire to attain.  Oh yeah, and you’ll have a blast doing it.

Jenn Gunner

I began training at CrossfitBWI in 2009. I played competitive sports throughout my entire life including soccer, basketball, swimming and cheerleading. After finishing college sports, I constantly searched for a fitness routine that would provide me with the varied training that I was missing.

Within the first few weeks of starting Crossfit, I was completely hooked. I gained more knowledge and background on fitness in my time with Crossfit than I did playing sports my whole life.  If anyone is thinking about doing Crossfit, I’d definitely say don’t hesitate. It will change your life for the better. Focusing on your goals and aspirations and what you hope to personally achieve while getting out of your comfort zone, supporting fellow athletes, and embracing the suck – that is pretty much what it’s about.

That’s also why I love to coach. I’m constantly learning and through this learning I get to help others achieve their goals. There is nothing better than hearing someone say they “can’t” do something and then seeing them do it and more.  Every individual is a work in progress (including me) and I love being a part of that growth.

Kris Hall

In early 2008 I had grown tired of my training which consisted of jogging and riding my bike for hours at a time.  I started to look for different training programs and stumbled across CrossFit.  I did several workouts on my own and figured I would give it a try at an actual CrossFit Gym.  I walked into CrossFit BWI and was hooked, the way the class was organized with instruction, review, and then the intense workout was what I needed.   I quickly joined and haven’t looked back. The training at CrossFit BWI assists me in my daily duties as a Firefighter/Paramedic which can consist of anything from picking someone up off the floor, to various activities on the fire ground.

Ryan Thompson

I started out training at your typical, run of the mill “Globo Gym”. I wanted to get “HUGE”, but by chance found Kettlebells in 2006 and realized that “HUGE” was more like fat and out of shape. I trained hard and saw dramatic changes in my physique.  My mindset changed. I was more interested in achieving athletic potential and functionality.

I completed the Russian Kettlebell Challenge that year but more importantly I met Doug Chapman, owner of HyperfitUSA.  He introduced me to CrossFit and it’s methodology.  I was hooked.  When I got home I took my kettlebells and did all the CrossFit WOD’s with them.  Damn!  I was still out of shape.   A fire was lit. I needed to know more.

CrossFit is how I train.  I delve everything into learning and becoming a better trainer

Shannon Smiechowski

aka Shanski, Shannon has an extensive athletic background in competitive cheering, gymnastics, and strength training.  Shannon has been cheering for 17 years, one professionally with the Baltimore Ravens.  For 4 years she was an all-star cheer coach and gymnastics instructor with Cheer Thunder All Stars .

Currently a preschool teacher for the past ten years with the Goddard School in Pasadena

Chris Woods

Christa Giordano

I learned about crossfit 2 years ago and was too focused on bodybuilding and fitness competitions to make the time to go check out what crossfit was.  I finally tried it last year and never looked back.  The most intense functional training I ever experienced and since then my addiction has taken control of my life.