Jay Lancaster

Tell us a little bit about yourself!

I grew up in Staunton and live in Waynesboro with my wife, Sandra of forty five years. We have two grown children, Jennifer and Ben Lancaster and his wife Marlana. I currently work at the city of Staunton in the community development department after serving for twenty four years in the military. My hobbies include reading and playing golf. I was an avid runner in days gone by and weight lifting with Ben during his high school days.

What are your current goals and why do you CrossFit?

My goals at CrossFit are to be stronger, more consistent and improve my flexibility. I also want to improve my overall conditioning. I do CrossFit to achieve a healthier lifestyle for myself and my family.  

What are your favorite movements? How about your least favorite? Why?

Favorite movements - deadlift, bench press, hang power cleans, rowing, sit ups, push ups and just about anything involving dumbbell work. 

My least favorite movements -  Burpees! Does anyone enjoy them? Also I am not a fan of thrusters and overhead squats because of a lack of strength and stability.

What do you think is special about CrossFit Anazao?

CrossFit Anazao is the place for me to be! The coaches, gym members and Ben Lancaster are the most supportive and encouraging people to workout with!. 

A note from one of our coaches…

Affectionately know as Papa Jay to our athletes, he will always be one of the first members in the gym before his class to stretch and get his body primed and ready for the hard work he is about to put in. You can also count on him being one of the first athletes up and walking around to cool down and give fist bumps to everyone else in his class and to congratulate them for the effort they displayed. He has battled cancer, he has battled injuries...but he has never quit. He has been relentless in finding a way to keep himself moving whether his body wants to or not. That is what it means to "Own the Fight" and we are so happy he has decided to keep working and for being a part of our crew!