Meet Becky Spangler
What originally drew you to dropgym?
A few years ago, a good friend of mine had just done Camp17 and shared with me her experience. I felt intrigued and thought maybe I should give it a try. It crossed my mind several more times but I held off. Then a couple months later Lu and Shantell spoke at church. Afterwards, I just felt like it was something I really wanted and needed to do for myself. And it was time. I’m so thankful I made the decision to go through Camp and remain at DropGym…I was nervous and wasn’t sure I could do it at first. It’s been one of the best decisions of my life. It’s become a big part of who I am and how I function. I love the community of women I have met through this special place.
What are you most proud of yourself for facing in the gym?
I think I’m most proud of learning how to just be me at the gym. Being okay with coming in first or last and with all feelings and emotions that come with a difficult workout. Being okay on days when I am feeling strong and accomplished and days when I am not. Learning new truths about myself and what I can do. Facing insecurities and becoming more confident in who I am. Learning to stand up a little taller -physically and mentally.
What are 3-4 things that describe the feeling of “JOY” for you?
- Watching my kids doing something they love to do or getting excited about things.
- Spending time with my family, especially somewhere lovely on a nice day- like at a river or lake or in the redwoods.
- The time and space to read a good book or take a nap or work in my garden.
- Laughing with friends over dessert.
What’s the bravest thing you’ve ever done?
I think the bravest thing I have ever done was choosing to have an unmedicated birth with our youngest child, after having been medicated for our previous birth. I only wish now that I had had the breathing skills learned at DropGym to have helped me through it!
What’s your favorite movement? And is there a movement in the gym that has spoken to you or changed how you approach your life?
I always enjoy the bag kicking and punching we do, and over time I’ve come to appreciate and enjoy carrying sandbags. When I carry a heavy sandbag and it gets difficult and I want to quit, I sometimes have to remind myself to just keep going and to take one more step, and that each step I take is one step closer to the finish line. I feel like this mindset is helpful in my life outside the gym as well.
What’s one thing you’d want the woman working out next to you to know about you?
That I am proud of you for showing up! Sometimes it’s all we can do to just get to the gym. I am right here with you, cheering you on. We are here and we can do this, together!
