Athlete Profiles: January 2015

Name: Ingrid Rockovich

Nickname on the boards: Duchess

Member Since: September 2011…I think.

Occupation: Integrated Media Manager at NBC Sports Group (formerly Alli, the Alliance of Action Sports). I work primarily on Dew Tour and Pro Motocross making tv features, digital content and fun stuff on the internet about skateboarding/snowboarding/motocross racing. And that’s why all of my t-shirts/hats/hoodies say Dew Tour on them. I also am a photographer on the side – Right now, I focus primarily on family photos but really love taking candid photos of human subjects.

Words to live by: The Only Easy Day was Yesterday. We even included this SEAL motto into our wedding vows.

Favorite quote: As part of Murph Training this past summer, we learned the Navy SEAL Code - this really resonated with me. So much so, Duke and I have them written on the back of our front door so we see them every time we leave the house:

Loyalty to Country, Team and Teammate

Serve with Honor and Integrity On and Off the Battlefield

Ready to Lead, Ready to Follow, Never Quit (This is my favorite section of the entire code but I think they should be read as a group)

Take Responsibility for Your Actions and the Actions of Your Teammates

Excel was Warriors Through Discipline and Innovation

Train for War, Fight to Win, Defeat our Nation's Enemies

Earn Your Trident Every Day (While I don't have a trident...I think you earn the respect of those around you every day)

Favorite movies: In no particular order...Wayne’s World, Wildcats, Pitch Perfect, Lone Survivor, Miracle, Airborne (circa 1993)

Favorite food: Anything Eileen Gower cooks. I’m a real meat and potatoes kind of girl. Literally, steak and mashed potatoes. And bacon wrapped dates. And I love candy – mostly of the chewy or fruity variety but I don’t discriminate when it comes to processed sugars. This was the hardest part for me when doing the Nutrition Challenge.

Favorite music or artist: I’m really digging Sean Rowe and Shakey Graves right now. Creepin on my Pandora? Van Morrison, Ray LaMontagne, The Lumineers, etc. However, my job keeps me pretty well engrained in the hiphop and dubstep genres so I’m generally bumpin’ some Wiz Khalifa or Rusko at work. And then everyone has their “secret” music - mine is Meghan Trainor.

Favorite sport or activity: To watch? Football. I have always loved it. I particularly admire linebackers and their ability to read situations and react so athletically. If I was a dude, this is what I would aspire to be. To participate in? Volleyball. While I don’t play much anymore, I still really love the feeling of someone hitting the ball as hard as they can and my hands stuffing them at the net.

Sport or activity that you are training for: GoRuck. I completed a challenge back in July and, while Im proud of myself for completing the event, I would l like to be stronger for the next round and do it all with a smile. I also really like working on general endurance.

Goals

Personal: To live in the moment – not dwell on the past and not get too wrapped up in what might happen in the future

Professional: To continue to grow myself as a leader at work and to create some really kick in the balls digital content – stuff action sports athletes would be “stoked” about. I would also like to continue to grow my photography and challenge myself as an artist. I love finding new ways to capture people in their element

Athletic: It took my nearly 2 years to get pull-ups and I finally got them (Big Props to Meagles for running PullUp Clubbe - it was a HUGE turning point) so now I'm interested in getting strict dips, improving my pushups and improving my flexibility. I'm also going to be entering a rucking 5k competition (Kill that 5K) and completing a GoRuck Heavy in 2015.

I am passionate about: My husband, My dog (Murphy - our 1 yr old boxer), My family, Finding ways to be creative and physically active each day (maybe not at the same time), a good ruck and good beer.

Name some things we don’t know about you:

When I was 6 years old, my family moved from New York to Hong Kong, then 2 years later to Germany, then a year later back to the States. As a result, I can sing "Joy to the World" in Mandarin.
In 2008, I was hit by a baseball (line drive off of an aluminum bat) and crushed my eye socket/cheekbone. I now have 3 plates and a few screws in the left side of my face/eyesocket. My doctor told me that an inch in any direction might have killed me or caused me major damage so I'm incredibly thankful that the only long term side effects are setting off metal detectors in malls and knowing when it's going to rain.
I'm the first generation American in my family - my mother is Polish and father is German and both were born in Europe. My grandfather is a Holocaust survivor who just turned 102...he's incredibly inspiring and used to air dyne 5 miles a day up until he had his hip replaced at 97.
I used to be into competitive gymnastics as a kid. But when I turned 10 years old (and could grab the taller of the uneven bars with feet planted on the ground), I was encouraged to pursue other sports. I think that's why I struggle with flexibility now - my soul is still hurt by being forced out of the sport.

Adventure you are planning: Duke and I have tossed out the idea of participating in GoRuck "Beached" which is a 3-day "submersion into the world of special amphibious operations taught by former and current Special Operations soldiers". I'd also like to head out to Wyoming at some point in the summer for some hiking and camping. Yes, J$ - I said WYOMING.

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It's log, log it's big its heavy it's wood!

Congrats Duchess! Woot woot!

Posted by: Copper | January 05, 2015 at 12:57 AM

Well deserved !! Congrats !

Posted by: Rubert | January 05, 2015 at 05:24 AM

Awesome Duchess. Congrats!

Posted by: Lance | January 05, 2015 at 05:59 AM

Congrats, Duchess...very well-deserved!!

Posted by: MB (Mary) | January 05, 2015 at 06:26 AM

Yeaaaaahhhh congrats! Very proud of you!

Posted by: E-machine | January 05, 2015 at 06:38 AM

Congrats Rue.

Posted by: Dingo | January 05, 2015 at 06:45 AM

congrats duchess! great work, this is so well deserved!

Posted by: carmen | January 05, 2015 at 07:18 AM

No one more deserving. I love your positive attitude and getting the chance to work out with you.

Posted by: Dole | January 05, 2015 at 08:28 AM

congrats duchess

Posted by: Yacu | January 05, 2015 at 08:36 AM

Congrats Duchess! You were one of the women that inspired me when I came to WCCF in 2013 - you always looked so strong, confident, amazing! You rock! (And thanks for the pull up story - I'm still working on it!)

Posted by: Terri | January 05, 2015 at 08:56 AM