Member of the Year 2019

Marquita Wright

How does one get chosen?

Each year-end at VBK the task of identifying a member of the year hits us. When we sit down to talk about it we think who is our “Poster Child” we are looking for the member who goes above and beyond in our community and for themselves. We try to choose someone who has been consistent, positive and supportive throughout the year. This year choosing Marquita was a no-brainer. Marquita has show an unending passion for her own health and wellness journey while supporting everyone she comes into contact with at the gym. She is the face of determination and dedication and we are lucky to call her a VBK member!

In Coach Kristin’s Words…

Marquita holds a special place in my heart. She was one of my first ever group fitness clients. She was stationed in front of the class and she was running circles around everyone around there. When I first met Marquita she gave off a "strong silent type," It was obvious she was a badass. We hit it off instantly and shortly after that class, we scheduled one-on-one sessions where I knew there was no workout I could give her she would not crush. When Marquita got pregnant (with TWINS!) I thought she’d slow down, but not this woman. She stayed consistent with her training schedule and was swinging 35# KB's up until the week of her pregnancy. Marquita is super-human. After the birth of her boys, I once again thought “maybe Marquita will slow down…” I was wrong again. Marquita bounced back quickly after her pregnancy and now into her boys toddler-dom. Marquita is stronger now than the day I met her. Marquita has motivated every person in our gym, including my partner and I. We consider her a role model, someone we want to be more like. Balancing out twin boys, a fast-pasted career that includes a lot of travel she always finds time to prioritize her health and wellness journey. We can all be a little more like Marquita. She has become a great friend and a model VBK member. I am so lucky to have her in my life.