Meet Group Invictus Unbroken 2024Written by Kelly Sekulovski
Introducing the primary workforce popping out of CrossFit Invictus: Group Invictus Unbroken.
Jenn Ryan
Group Invictus Unbroken consists of all CrossFit Video games veterans, with 2023 being the primary 12 months on the Video games for Tyler, Lauren and Sean. Jenn nonetheless, has been on the CrossFit Video games yearly since 2017 and is at the moment the third Fittest 40-45 12 months outdated lady on Earth.
“I feel I’m in a spot proper now in my life and CrossFit journey that permits me to slot in rather well with this workforce of individuals to create a tremendous workforce dynamic,” mentioned Jenn when requested if her in depth Video games expertise would assist the workforce. “I’ve additionally come to understand that I’m skilled sufficient to know when to guide and when to let another person lead, and I feel that’s vital while you’re on a workforce.”
What she’s most enthusiastic about for this workforce? First to see her 3 teammates present the world what they’ll do, however after all an in depth second… trash speaking. “Getting to speak trash to my favourite folks on the opposite Invictus groups like Lauren Fisher, Josh Al-chamaa, Jessi and Chandler Smith,” mentioned Jenn. “I really like a great trash speaking session between groups. Gotta cross the lengthy days within the gymnasium in some way, ya know?”
Sean, 25 and initially from Ohio, joined Invictus in 2020. He’s additionally a Navy Veteran and an enormous fan of Lord of the Rings. His first CrossFit Video games expertise was in 2023 on CrossFit Invictus Sea of Inexperienced (his second 12 months in a row competing on a workforce with Lauren Stallwood).
When requested about how final 12 months’s expertise on the Video games will assist him, Sean mentioned “Final 12 months was a tremendous alternative making it to video games. It’s nice having somewhat little bit of expertise, however remembering on the finish of the day we’re simply understanding. If you happen to put within the work, it can present, easy as that.”
Sean is worked up to get again out on the ground and hopefully carry his “mustache magic” to Fort Value.
Lauren, 28, is initially from the UK, has been at Invictus since February of 2023. Within the UK she performed rugby for the England Ladies’s workforce… so protected to say Lauren is fairly powerful. Her grit by way of powerful exercises proves that.
Lauren is hoping to return to the Video games for the second 12 months in a row after qualifying final 12 months with Group Sea of Inexperienced. “My first CrossFit video games confirmed me the worth in working as a workforce,” mentioned Lauren. “If you wish to go far, go as a workforce!”
What’s Lauren probably the most enthusiastic about for this season with this workforce? Pushing to new limits. “We’re all work horses and I’m able to show folks mistaken.”
Tyler, 23 from Olympia, Washington is hoping to make his second journey to the CrossFit Video games, however with a unique final result. After an unlucky harm on Group Invictus Unconquerable final 12 months minimize the Video games quick, however the setback has him extra prepared than ever to get again on the market.
“It could imply so much for myself and my workforce to complete the weekend and present what we will do on the competitors ground,” mentioned Tyler. “To point out that we’re there to have enjoyable but in addition compete and never take part.”
This workforce has a unique really feel based on Tyler. “I feel we every have one thing we wish to show and we push one another on a regular basis. With that I really feel folks view us as underdogs and we’re excited to get after it and show folks mistaken.”
