Our Staff

Suzanne Wilcox

Born and Raised in Boulder, Colorado
Owner and Director of CrossFit Los Alamos & Mesa Elite Fitness
Award Winning Figure Competitor and Body Builder, 2006 Southern Rockies Natural-Women’s Figure 1st runner up, 2007 Southern Rockies Natural–Women’s Overall Winner 1st Place Figure, 2007 Southern Rockies Natural– Women’s Overall Winner 1st Place Body Building, and 2008 Southern Rockies Natural- Women’s Figure 1st runner up.
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer since 1998
CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Certs held: AAAI/ISMA
Favorite CrossFit Workout: Jackie: 1000 m row, 50 thrusters, 30 pullups
Favorite Quote: "Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate; Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure." – Marianne Williamson

Married 27 years and a mother of 4, I find it necessary to lead a healthy, strong, inspiring lifestyle so that I can in turn inspire my family and those I coach. CrossFit Los Alamos stemmed from a small personal training studio into a fully functioning, amazing CrossFit box! Building the most amazing staff and witnessing the transformation of our athletes is a dream come true!

John Wilcox

Born in Balboa, Panama (in the former Canal Zone) and raised in Seguin, Texas.
Owner and Group Fitness Director of CrossFit Los Alamos
BS in Geology from the University of Texas at Austin.
A member of the Board of Directors of Los Alamos Youth Soccer League; serving as the President of LAYSL.
I enjoy mountain biking, road biking, coaching the awesome athletes at our gym, and being with my family.
CrossFit Level 2 Trainer
Favorite CF workout: Elizabeth: 21-15-9 Clean and Ring Dips, for time
Favorite Quote: “The greatness of a man is not in how much wealth he acquires, but in his integrity and his ability to affect those around him positively.” -Bob Marley

CrossFit makes every day game day. We feel it in our sweaty palms in anticipation of the WOD. I love coming to CrossFit Los Alamos to run classes - to see everyone's smile and sweat on the floor, chalked up hands, and awesome physiques. And I love to see the changes in people - the ability to move better, added strenth, and a more complete lifestyle. A big thanks to all our athletes and coaches who make this place what it is!

Leona Wedgeworth

Born a Navy brat in Richmond, California, raised in California, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Japan, Arizona and finally Los Alamos, NM
I attended Los Alamos High School, University of New Mexico, University of Hawaii, and University of Phoenix.
I enjoy Hiking, Skiing, Running, Softball, Eating, Drinking Beer
Certs Held: CF Level 1 Cert.
Favorite CF workout: Murph
Favorite Quote: “Choose the positive. You have a choice. You are the master of your attitude. Choose the positive, the constructive. Optimism is a faith that leads to success.” - Bruce Lee
I’ve been doing CrossFit since 2012 and coaching since 2013. Although it hasn’t been very long since I started, I believe I was meant to do CrossFit. If only I was younger!

CrossFit has truly been life changing for me. There’s something very empowering about pushing past your comfort zone. For those of us that love CrossFit, it’s one of the reasons we keep coming back for more. CrossFit not only helps me physically, but there’s also a mental well-being that comes from doing CrossFit at a box with other amazing athletes that share your passion. I love being a part of this awesome community at CrossFit Los Alamos. We are all on this journey together, helping each other get stronger and helping to improve the quality of our lives.

Tom Bowidowicz

Born in Evanston, IL, raised in Los Alamos, NM
University of California, Santa Cruz
I enjoy Running, yoga, parkour, cooking any and everything
Certs Held: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer Course, CrossFit Level 2 Trainer Course, CrossFit Weightlifting Course, CrossFit Mobility Course, CrossFit Kids Course
Favorite C Workout: Daniel

I came across CrossFit in college and immediately fell in love with it! The camaraderie felt between everyone in our box is unlike any other gym experience I've had and constantly helps push me to be better. There is no greater feeling than helping athletes do what they think is impossible and achieve their goals.

Shawn McGrane

Born and raised in Yuma, AZ
PhD in Chemistry from University of Minnesota
Scientist at LANL, Shock and Detonation Physics Group

Certs Held: CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
Favorite CF Workout: War Frank
Favorite Quote "Excuses are the nails used to build a house of failure"

CrossFit makes people better. CFLA has an atmosphere that makes getting better fun.

Erin Heintschel

Raised in Los Alamos NM
Graduated from LAHS 2001, currently attend Santa Fe Community College pursuing degree in Exercise science
Enjoy weight lifting, running, crossFit, and helping others reach their fitness goals.
Certs Held: ACE certified Person Trainer, Group Fitness certified in Insanity, PiYo and RIPPED
Favorite Quote: A river cuts through a rock not because of its power, but it's persistence.

I became hooked on CrossFit after my first WOD. I loved the challenge it presented both physically and mentally.It has taught me that I am stronger both mentally and physically than i ever realized. I walk away from every WOD feeling accomplished and supported by fellow athletes. The coaches are amazing and camaraderie at our Box is unbeatable.

James Miller

Born: Iowa. Raised: Central Virginia
Position: Meanest CF Coach
Hobbies: Skiing, Lacrosse, Rucking, Being Outside, fixing things
Certs Held: Level One
Favorite Crossfit Workout: Thrusters
Motto: Don’t F’ing Quit
How Long: 5 Years. It’s the only type of exercise that makes me reminiscent of playing college lacrosse.

Bruce Wedgeworth

Born: In Southern California. After getting my Bachelors I moved to Hawaii on a 1-way ticket with no job prospects. I met my wife Leona and started a family there.
Position: Coach and Business Partner
Hobbies: Hiking, Photography, & working out.
Certs Held: Level One
Favorite Crossfit Workout: anything with Rope Climbs
Motto: Stop whining & Just Do it!
How Long: 6 years. Crossfit has totally changed my outlook on life. I want to be stronger and fitter for as long as I can.

Not Pictured:

Bruce Wedgeworth

Dennis Vigil

Jimbo Cole

Marrah Sanders

Mellisa Roybal

Elizabeth Martinez

Frank Macias

Eric Haroz