September Featured Athletes - Lindsey McCutcheon & Carl Kueffer

First off, CONGRATULATIONS on your pregnancy! What an exciting time for 2 awesome people. How are you feeling, Lindsey?

Thank you so much!! I feel so supported by this community during this new stage of life! Feeling pretty good. Can't wait to be a Mom 

1. Where are you guys from?

We're both from the Ithaca area. Carl is an IHS graduate and I'm from Dryden (go Lions!)

2. Where did you meet?

We met through a mutual friend. Our first date was actually in the morning before work at a coffee shop. 

3. What brought you to Ithaca (if you aren't from here)?

We're from here but have both moved away in the past. We stay/return for family and because nothing beats beautiful Ithaca. 

4. What do you do for a living?

Carl- I'm a forensic mental health professional. Lindsey- I actually just moved from a position in retail banking to being a Commercial Lender! Super pumped for the opportunity.

5. What brought you into Pallas?

Carl- I was inspired by the athletes who participate in the sport. Lindsey- Carl actually got me into it. I was a college athlete and for years searched for a sustainable workout routine. Pallas was interesting to me because it seemed like a challenge and different. It didn't disappoint. They also have so much advice for prenatal fitness which has been amazing. 

6. What's your favorite movement?

We both like hang cleans. 

7. What's your least favorite movement?

Carl- Double Unders Lindsey- I struggle with any gymnastics move on the bar so I guess that. 

8. If you could (collectively) write a partner workout, what would it look like?

Maybe something mixing heavy cleans, box jumps and the SkiErg. Something simple and fun

9. If you were in quarantine () and could only use 1 piece of equipment, what would it be?

We used the barbell a lot in quarantine!

10. What's a fitness goal you've crossed off your list?

Carl- muscle up Lindsey- Kipping Handstand Push Up.

11. What's the next goal you're working on?

Carl- ring muscle up. Lindsey- it would be a life goal to get just 1 strict pull up! 

12. Who's the better cook and what's his/her speciality?

Lindsey- We both cook but I love When Carl cooks for us.  Carl's chicken curry recipe is my fav. He cooks it from scratch! Its authentic Iranian and its so amazing. 

13. Favorite place to eat in the area?

Viva or Northstar

14. What do you do for self care?

We like to travel. Actually we had a European vacation booked for the end of March and then COVID happened. Someday!

15.Do you have a favorite quote?

"You are braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think." — Christopher Robin, Winnie the Pooh

16. What's your favorite season and why?

Carl- Fall and Pumpkin Spice Lattes Lindsey- I love all the seasons and the change of the seasons. That's why I love living in the Northeast. 

17. Liquor/beer/wine/cider/some/all/none?

We appreciate all of these options but we're not huge drinkers.

18. What would you say to someone that's hesitant about coming to into Pallas?

Carl- community is supportive and amazing! Lindsey- I was so hesitant and it ended up being a workout regimen  I could stick with, even during pregnancy!  Be scared and do it anyways.