Brantford Member of the Month March 2025 - Jenna Creighton

Tell us about yourself!
Hi, I’m Jenna and I started at Alchemy Brantford in October 2023.

I had no intentions of getting into CrossFit, I lived close and would often see classes run by.  Eventually curiosity (and a little fitness guilt) got the best of me and I made the long trek next door.  I walked into Alchemy just ahead of Eryl who was finishing up a run / workout.  Without missing a beat (or breath), she answered all of my questions and invited me to join the madness.  Her go-hard attitude was immediately attractive.  

A couple days later Jenna met Jenna and the rest is history.

What do you like about Alchemy?
What I love most about Alchemy is that it is for everyone.  It is a personal journey within a colourful community of diehard supporters.

What has been your proudest moment at Alchemy?
My proudest moment was a fluke: I crushed the first workout of my first Open twice in one day.  I still don’t know what I was thinking, but I did it and there was a million burpees.

What are your CrossFit goals for the future?
My goal is simply to keep showing up and being patient.  Eventual goal is to enter Rx territory.  You’ll catch me happily scalin’ along until then!

If you could design the perfect workout, what would it include?
My perfect workout would be fast-paced, round-heavy, a mix of cardio, gymnastics and lift—I want it all.  Mainly because it means less time to overthink.  

What's the biggest change you've seen in yourself since you started CrossFit?
Since starting at ACF my biggest change has been listening to my body when it needs nurtured or rest.

When you're not at the gym, what's your favourite thing to do?
Outside of the gym I crave being in nature and being a mom (GymTanLaundry baby!).  

What’s your favourite local Brantford food spot?
Right now I want a deep-fried Gigi’s panzerotti, but most days I’m happy with Johnny Greeko’s.