After 40 years working in nursing and nurse education Karen retired from the health service.

She then became our Member Ambassador helping new members to settle into the gym and
to make the most of the classes and services offered at NLSC.

Karen came late to fitness and didn’t set foot inside a gym until she was 40! She took up
running and personal training with Gerard who introduced her to CrossFit. She was one of
the founder members at CrossFit North London. She loves the variety that CrossFit has to
offer and enjoys being part of the CrossFit community.

Having worked in the health services for many years Karen has a deep understanding of the
importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and firmly believes that it is never too late to
get fit. Since starting her CrossFit journey Karen has taken part in several competitions and
over the last five years has qualified for the US Legends Finals and British Masters and Teens
Championships. In 2024 she reached the semi-finals of the CrossFit Open in her age
category.

She firmly believes that CrossFit has been the driving force to her being a fit and active
pensioner!