Patty Cakes

Beautiful Pattycakes!

Today is not about KagZter! It's about Pattycakes! "Special person I love" blogpost!

She has no idea that I'm writting a post about her, like zero. But I wanted to dedicate this post to her because she clearly deserves a little bit of "reconnaissance".  :) Don't be mad Patty!

As not many of you know, Patty and I have been friends for quite a long time, I would say over 20 years now! We spent our young summers together at the public pool. We would swim and dive all day! Then we kind of grew apart, because we both stopped swimming and went to different schools. And then, the love of sport brought us back together when we started crossfit at Reebok Crossfit YUL!

Young guns!

I still remember our first workout together, it was the 7 PM class we were only 4 girls. Klarisse, Connie, Patty and myself. Mike was the coach.  The workout was 3-6-9-12-15-12-9-6-3 of sumo deadlift high pulls, ring dips and burpees.

Good workout!

After that workout, I was hooked and for real! Patty and I laughed about how we couldn't use our arms anymore, and how it was so fun to be working out together. The next day we texted each other saying that taking a shower that night was the hardest thing we had to do when we got home. We complained about being sore for the next 7 days! That workout was AWESOME! We couldn't get over it! So we came back and came back and came back!


At first,  when we started crossfit, it was more of a get fit thing, but I guess once you've been competitive you'll always be competitive. So after a good year and a couple of months, Patty decided it was time to compete again (in a new sport)! And I am SOOO happy about it, because I know she will do great!! Why? She's got it in her! Such a powerfull athlete and such a humble person! That goes together!

We like pictures!

We all have are weaknesses, and Patty and I have pretty much the same ones with a couple of differences... funny thing eh! But when Patty puts her mind to it, she get's it done! Who remembers Patty trying to get pullups ? I certainly do, because I have sooo many videos of it on my phone! I have Patty's first pullup on my phone! How amazing is that? And who ever knows patty, knows that she can bang them out nowadays! So proud of her! And her determination is just off the hook! She takes her weaknesses and works on them like there is no tomorrow!

20 years of friendship = precious

What about her strength? Have you seen this girl squat? Oh hellllll! It's impressive!

225lbs back squat no stress!

And what about her cardio? This girl would outrun anyone I know... she likes running... I know that's weird but hey, she's good at it!

She takes every workout and makes it look fun. She's the first one to encourage you but also the last one standing next to you when you're on the verge of crying. she's got your back! She's also one of the most hard working girl I know.  An inspiring woman that one!

As I said, she's always got your back!

What I like the most about her? Her laugh! It makes me smile and laugh even more! Someone that can make me laugh with a laugh is just simply the best!

Not only is she one of my oldest friends, but I consider her like a sister! She's simply awesome! And not only is she an awesome athlete, that I know will do great this upcoming year in crossfit, but she is one hell of a friend!

As I said, Awesome!

I love  you Pattycakes with all my heart.  I believe in you. I believe in your strengths, I believe in your determination and I believe in your hard work. I know you will reach your goals and go beyond them. Step by step! Never give up! Patty is one to watch in the next crossfit competitions... Just saying!

How can you not love a girl who does pullups with bear paws?

GO PATTY GO!!! I'm your number one fan!

I love you xoxoxoxoxox

And as Patty always says: "Make the right choices people!"

Spread the love, share this post, #liftlikekate

KagZter
xoxo