Author Archives: Jane Holgate

About Jane Holgate

This is me! I am 53 years old I am a freelance writer and PR consultant. I have never been particularly sporty although I was hooked on scuba diving for over 15 years and am a BSAC Advanced Diver, Open Water Instructor. However, I was introduced to CrossFit over 5 years ago and was instantly hooked, discovering that I was strong and keen to develop and improve other skills. I am a member of Reebok CrossFit 3D in Manchester.

“Let’s have a Masters Comp” …

Posted on April 8, 2012

I haven’t been updating the blog as much as I would like to recently, this is for three reasons, my “day job” is pretty manic at the moment (a slight staff shortage prevails); I have been writing some articles for … Continue reading →

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How not to be a couch potato!

Posted on March 21, 2012

Heather Wynne has raised the bar once again by being selected from thousands of hopefuls to run a leg in the BBC One Show 1000 mile relay race. Heather, who is 63 and trains at CrossFit Tameside, will run her … Continue reading →

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Sharron Lowe – 50 and leaving the young boys standing…

Posted on March 14, 2012

Just  a quickie post to wish my friend and training buddy Sharron Lowe a very happy 50th birthday. Shazza has been CrossFitting for 5 years along with husband Rob and me and my old man Gaz, and we are all … Continue reading →

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It’s a Mum’s life!

Posted on March 6, 2012

The great life – kids – training – pregnancy balance….. Rachel Steadman, coach at Crossfit 3D, mother of 21 month old Ellie and expecting her second in August, has been asked many times about exercising when pregnant and the challenges being … Continue reading →

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Realising the Dream

Posted on February 28, 2012

One woman’s story of struggle and success If you were asked to rate the following in terms of stressfulness, hard work, challenge, and achievement – I think they would all score pretty highly bringing up five children losing 5 stone … Continue reading →

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Fancy scaling new heights for women?

Posted on February 23, 2012

Mark International Womens Day with a new challenge .. Remember the amazing Jackie Terry-Schuhmann who told us about her trek to Everest? well she and her friend Susan Harper Todd are doing something special to celebrate International Women’s Day  on … Continue reading →

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The Mastery of Maz

Posted on February 19, 2012

Maz Glover – the Master of her destiny Maz Glover is one of our genuine hopes for a UK qualifier in the CrossFit Games Masters Division this year, but her performances  equal those of the top individual women in Europe … Continue reading →

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The bar is being raised …

Posted on February 9, 2012

on Saturday 14 April at the Raising the Bar European Masters Competition, and we have been bowled over by the enthusiasm and generosity of the CrossFit community -Gear As Rx has is sponsoring the event.. this includes providing the natty … Continue reading →

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Reaching new heights

Posted on February 5, 2012

Raising the Bar has helped to raise awareness of Alopecia thanks to the awesome article written by Gwennan Thomas for our humble blog.. this has been picked up by the Western Mail – well done Gwennie – you really are … Continue reading →

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Get involved

Posted on February 3, 2012

The very first ever Raising the Bar European Masters Competition is taking place at Dragon CrossFit, Cardiff on 14 April – registration is now open. Male and female categories: 40-44 45-49 50-54 55-60 60+ Age on 14 April 2012 This … Continue reading →

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