Ian has been swimming off and on his whole life. In fact, when he first came to us, it was part of his normal routine and he had no real weight training experience. As he got more and more into CrossFit, he never totally abandoned swimming. This past September him and his father undertook the annual Alcatraz Classic, a swim from Alcatraz Prison to the shore of San Francisco. This is a 1.5 mile swim in waters around 55-60° F. When asked what the hardest part of the swim was, Ian responded “just mentally not freaking out. There is nothing around you. No easy out. I had to calm myself down once in the middle of the water. After that I just stayed relaxed and kept at it.” Being ready for the unknown and unknowable is part of CrossFits mantra and Ian showed that he was ready.

Forget the norm, what do you define as beauty?

Big things have happened with two of our oldest members, Jen and Mason, recently with even bigger things happening around the corner! Mason and Jen got engaged a few months ago and just bought a house together! They are getting married in March of next year and our community couldn’t be happier for the two of them. The only thing is that this house they bought happens to be in Allen which unfortunately means their tenure at EDCF must come to an end.

We wish these two the best from here on out and hope to see them soon! They helped mold the foundation of our community and have been nothing but supportive with everything over the past two years. Thank you for everything, Jen and Mason. You always have a place to sweat at EDCF.

A few days ago I got to meet the head chef of Gourmaleo. Gourmaleo is a meal service that is 100% paleo and 100% convenient. They pride themselves on using as many locally sourced, grass-fed, wild-caught and organic food products and ingredients as possible and having a broad menu that changes weekly. The best part is that their delivery service is free! I had the opportunity to try a few meals last week and they were awesome! The portion sizes were huge and they actually had loads of flavor, unlike many other meals-on-the-go type places. If interested, email them at [email protected] to set up an account or to ask a few questions.

The wait is over! They are finally in stock! For only $20 you can get you commemorative EDCF 2nd Anniversary Edition t-shirt or tank. Women’s fitted t-shirts, women’s tanks and men’s t-shirts are available on a first come first serve basis and are available in every size. Don’t be left out!

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CrossFit Prep Course 

An all new CrossFit Prep Course starts tonight at 8:30pm! The Prep Course is your gateway into the community of East Dallas CrossFit. Each course is small in size to give you personal attention.

This course consists of eight one hour sessions over 3 weeks. It’s designed to introduce you to the movements used in CrossFit and transition you safely into our regular classes. Classes are every Monday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings for the first two weeks and Monday/Wednesday for the third week. Times are 8:30-9:30pm. Cost is $150.

A new Prep Course starts every three to four weeks. Check the calendar, and contact us to reserve your spot now! Space is limited.

A Private Prep Course option is also available. This is a 6 class option for those who can’t fit the regular course into their schedule or who would just like some extra attention. Cost is $200 and can be scheduled on your time.

An all new CrossFit Prep Course starts this coming Monday evening, September 23rd, at 8:30pm. The Prep Course is your gateway into the community of East Dallas CrossFit. Each course is small in size to give you personal attention.

This course consists of eight one hour sessions over 3 weeks. It’s designed to introduce you to the movements used in CrossFit and transition you safely into our regular classes. Classes are every Monday/Wednesday/Thursday evenings for the first two weeks and Monday/Wednesday for the third week. Times are 8:30-9:30pm. Cost is $150.

A new Prep Course starts every three to four weeks. Check the calendar, and contact us to reserve your spot now! Space is limited.

A Private Prep Course option is also available. This is a 6 class option for those who can’t fit the regular course into their schedule or who would just like some extra attention. Cost is $200 and can be scheduled on your time.

Saturday was a blast! I think we had over 60 people participate in the workout from. Everyone from teenagers to our masters in their 60s were taking part, sweating, and feasting together! What a better way to celebrate being two years old than to have our entire community in the same place at the same time. The food and conversation afterwards were excellent. Thanks to everyone who came out to help us celebrate.

As for Saturday, I only have one regret. I would like to consider myself a better coach than a speech giver. I’ve gotten a little better since my speech class in college, but not much. Looking back on Saturday, I failed to bring up a couple of people who have helped mold EDCF into the place it is today…

First and foremost, I would like to thank Ben and Chase, EDCF’s other two owners. These guys are the backbone of this gym and run everything behind the scenes from finances to website maintenance. This gym would not exist without them. I would also like to thank Trevor, Chris, and Jacob for being awesome trainers, always willing to learn and be there for the gym even with their busy schedules. I would like to thank my parents, Rick and Marcia, for supporting this place from the moment it was just an idea. I would like to thank those of you who have been with us from the very beginning… Mason, Jen H. Shawn, Jordan, Adam, Charles, Emily, Elizabeth, Robin, Pam, Alan, Luke, Scott, Kristen L., Fernando, Susan, Tom and whoever else I have failed to mention. I would also like to thank Bryan and Jill Perkins for being more than members and contributing so much time and energy into the events over the past two years. I would like to thank Dennis and Vickie Hetrick for their unwavering support of this place. I would like to thank our two chefs, Clint and Charles, for helping with the set-up on Saturday. And lastly, I would like to thank everyone who has been a part of the gym, one way or another, throughout the past two years. I has been one heck of a journey, from days with no power and hardly any equipment to being over 100 strong with a great community. Thank you all!