Amanda R. Miller

 

Amanda Miller, photo from CrossFit.com

For those of us who attended last year's games, we all remember Guns. None of us actually got to meet her that weekend, but she immediately struck as the "tough chick." Throughout the weekend in Aromas, our eyes were continually drawn to her because of her strength, agility and determination. She was impossible to forget, and a frequent topic of conversation at CFV thereafter.

Last fall when word came that Amanda would be moving out west and joining CFV, we were all ecstatic! "Guns is coming!" From there on, the standard at CFV had been raised. The women at CFV wanted to compete like her, and the men aspired to learn from her.

In her short time at CFV, she truly showed us what it means to be a CrossFit athlete. She was absolutely fearless, ruthless, and defined strength in every way. The words "Quit" or "Stop" were simply not in her vocabulary. Amanda embodied the word competitor.

Not all of us had the privilege of working out with her, but for those of us that did, her words will always resonate in our minds every time it gets hard. She had the motivation and dedication we all aspire to achieve.

You will be missed, but never forgotten...we love you Amanda.

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Workout of The Day

TEAM WOD:
in teams of two, complete 4 rounds of:
50 Partner Wall Ball Shots
400m MedBall Relay Sprint  

rest exactly 5 minutes between each round.

Post teammate, time, and notes to comments.

Comments

[Kat B]

It says so much that Amanda was in our lives for such a short amount of time and how much she impacted all of us. She was truly an amazing athlete and person. All of us that knew her were touched by her in some way. We will miss you!

[jenny]

Yes it's true, we all remembered Amanda from Aromas. Amanda was gnarly! She taught us many things about life in her time here at CFV. Amanda, Thank You for touching so many of us with your amazing attitude.

[bh.]

This rips me in half. I have no words.

[Mitch]

We need an Amanda WOD

[Brandon]

I agree with Mitch. And I agree with Ben, Jenny, CJ, Kat, etc. Absolute tragedy.

If you all want to see her compete, check out the complete coverage of the '09 games in the CF Journal. Especially the third event (sand bag sprint), she is in an early heat and has an early lead. It is cool to see.

[marvin]

Hi Amandas crossfit family,
This is Amandas father, We are so proud of her. The sky was the limit for her. She could accomplish anything she set her mind to. No telling what she might have done in the future. Tough as nails. She loves you. You are her family. Sincerely, Amandas proud father, Marvin.

[Robb Wolf]

I'm crushed by this. Amanda, really going to miss you.

[BrittNEY]

Thanks to everyone for sending love to amanda. Thank you to those who wrote this wonderful post. Words cant describe how much she touched my life. I will miss you so much and i love you girl. I know you be up in heaven looking down on all of us. Thank you Crossfit Ventura for giving her your best programing and support and forever friendship. Amanda you will never be forgotten xoxo

http://robbwolf.com/2010/04/26/good-bye-amanda/

Thanks to robb wolf for everything that you had done for her. I know she really loved that you did that for her. She always talked so many great things about you ( which we all do here at CFV) You post was funny and touching... perfect. I have it here posted for everyone to see. Thanks again for being a part of her life and as others.

[Jeannine]

Amanda we miss you... you will forever hold that special place in our hearts. You are one tough chic. If I ever doubted myself I knew you would be there to kick my butt back into shape and reality. You are a true motivator an inspiration!

To Amanda's family...my love and prayers are with you during this time. I am so sorry for your loss. May peace be with you!

WOD: Partner= Danelle
24:40 ( I think...) 10# med ball to 10 ft

Danelle you are awesome! I had a lot of fun! This was hard but the run was the most difficult part.

[Brad Hirakawa]

Her loved ones are in my thoughts, may she rest in peace. I am very sorry that I did not have the chance to know Amanda. For those who did, sounds like you are very lucky folks, to have known such an awesome person.

[Jaala]

Amanda was a HUGE inspiration and motivator to all that knew her. I think about her almost everyday and aspire to her toughness and mental strength. She will be missed immensely.

We love you Amamnda!

I agree with Mitch. We should design and inaugurate and AMANDA WOD asap.

[Donatina]

Thank-you crossfit family for all your thoughts and prays. We will miss Amanda dearly we all love her and can learn a lot about life for her...She never quit never...We love you Amanda!!! Your stepmother Donatina

[Donna Jo Duncan]

Thank you for all that knew my daughter, Amanda Miller and for those who were a part of her life. Thank you, Robb Wolf who was a huge inspiration to Amanda in so many ways, she talked about you often and looked up to you.I miss her dearly, but I know she is in heaven giving orders, ha! ha! Thank you to her crossfit family who she loved so much.God Bless all of you, her mother Donna Duncan.