Coach Sarah Rudder

I was injured in 2001 when I was still fresh in the Marine Corps. The injury ultimately led to amputation in 2014. At that point, I had no more constant pain, and I was able to shift my focus and work on the demons trapped in my closet. After drinking the CrossFit Kool-aid, I started to notice the several pounds of excess booze, junk food, pills, excuses, and laziness,  began to shed. I realized that being in the gym was my outlet in order to just deal. I am now able to continue to dump all my emotions into a barbell or a workout instead of my family, food, or pills. I never knew how strong I was or what I was capable of until 2021 when I was challenged to do a competition online. I am now the  Fittest Women lower extremity on earth after competing at the WheelWod Games and 3rd Fittest on earth at the CrossFit Gam

• I am a USMC Veteran / CAL volunteer.
• Where are you located? California.
• Certified in Mike Bergender Olympic Lifting, CrossFit Level 1.
• What is your favorite quote? “You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice you have.” -Bob Marley
• Who do you admire most? The Obama family.