08/26/2026
Member Spotlight: Kaylen
Everyone say hello to Kaylen Pursch! 👋🏼 We’re so excited for you to get to know one of our awesome Common Ground members a little better!
1. Tell us a little about yourself!
Hey everyone! My name is Kaylen Pursch and I am a grad student at Indiana State! I got married to my best friend Noah in May 2025 and we have a puppy dog named Rudy! Also I love Jesus! ❤️
2. What do you do for a living?
I do a couple of things for a living, right now I’m a grad assistant for ISU teaching some classes, I am an assistant XC coach at Terre Haute South and Head Coach for track at Terre Haute North! I’m currently working toward working part time at Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and finally, I serve at Texas Roadhouse!
3. How did you first hear about Common Ground CrossFit?
Kristi!!
4. Why did you choose Common Ground over other gyms?
Common Ground is a place where I can continue to learn and grow and get stronger and that always keeps me choosing it over other gyms!
5. What keeps you coming back week after week?
I love the group fitness aspect to it! Nothing more bonding than being on the struggle bus with a group of people lol 😅
6. What’s your favorite CrossFit movement or workout?
Anything with bench, power clean, or running!!
7. What’s your least favorite movement?
Toes to bar because I’m not good at them and it makes me mad sometimes lol
8. What do you enjoy doing outside of the gym?
I love hiking, playing pickleball, concerts, and spending time with my husband and doggie!
9. What’s one fun fact that most people at the gym probably don’t know about you?
Hmm! I can do the worm lol
10. What advice would you give someone who’s nervous about trying CrossFit?
Exercise will tire you out no matter what, might as well do it alongside on an encouraging group of people who will push you to do your best every time!
We’re so glad you’re part of the Common Ground family, Kaylen! 💙💪🏼