Trying to figure out where to go out to eat this weekend? Well I definitely recommend trying out HG Sply Co., lower Greenville Ave.’s latest lunch and dinner spot. I actually went twice this last week. With a menu influenced heavily by the Paleo Diet, it’s not hard to find healthy options on both the “hunted” and “gathered” sections. Big portions of meat and fish as well as creative side dishes are great for dinner while their salad and bowls (1 meat, 1 veggie, 1 topping) are perfect for a lighter lunch. I would definitely recommend having their bacon wrapped pork shanks for an appetizer. They are ridiculously good… like ridiculously.

Another plus of this local eatery is their beer and spirits selection. I am a big beer guy and any place that has predominately local brews is more with-the-times in my opinion. Not so much into beer? Well they also have an very unique and well loved cocktail menu. With names like the “Double Under” or “Kettle Bell” you know you’re at the right place. I have also heard from a couple of our members that the “HG Moscow Mule”, made with kombucha, is the jam.

 Photos courtesy of HG Sply Co.

Congratulations to all the competitors in Saturday’s 300 Challenge. It was very impressive to watch each and every one of you prove your fitness. We had a wide range of ages with athletes of 18 all the way to 60 years of age. This is one of our best annual events because it shows just how strong our community really is. Until next year!

We will not be holding a free Saturday class tomorrow in lieu of the 300 Challenge.

The sign-up sheet for the 300 Challenge this Saturday will be available at the gym starting today. If you plan on participating, please sign-up ASAP! There will a beginner, intermediate and advanced option for you to sign-up under. Please take a look at the scaling options and see which one works best for you! If you cannot make it to the gym by Friday but still wish to compete, please email and tell us which division you would like to go under. We will be heading somewhere (TBD) after the event to eat and drink so be sure to leave some room in your schedule to come and be social.

July 4th Holiday Hours

We hope everyone has a happy and safe Independence Day this 4th of July. The gym will be closed July 4th with limited classes on the 5th and a regular schedule on Saturday the 6th. To make it a little easier:

Thursday (4th) – No classes

Friday (5th) – 5:30am/6:30am/12noon classes ONLY. No evening classes

Saturday (6th) – Regular classes

Sunday (7th) – Regular classes

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Check out the July Newsletter HERE.

Ever been to a roller derby bout before? Well our very own Jennifer Shanley will be participating in the Assassination City roller derby playoffs when her team, Viva La Revolucion, battles Ruby’s Revenge in the first bout starting at 7pm this Saturday night. Come show her some support and watch women knock down other women!

Where: 3022 Moon Dr Mesquite, TX 75150
Doors: 7:00 PM
Whistle: 7:30 PM
FREE Parking | BYOB (no glass) | BYOC (chair)

Click HERE for the Facebook event.

Are you drinking enough water? Summer has started and it is HOT! Plan to start and end your day with water. Even when sleeping, your body loses water. Drinking a glass of water when you first wake up and last thing before you go to bed can help balance what you lose while sleeping. Also, your body loses water during the day when you perspire, urinate and breathe. If you are more active or are working/exercising in a hot or humid environment, you will need to replenish lost fluids: don’t underestimate the amount of fluids you lose from perspiration. In one hour of exercise your body can lose more than a quart of water, dependent upon exercise intensity and air temperature. Therefore, you should drink before, during and after exercising. For most workouts water is the best fluid replacement, but electrolytes also need to be replenished. Pick up a coconut water or a small fruit juice next time you leave the gym or have a cold one sitting in your fridge. These will also help raise lower blood sugar levels immediately post workout.

EDCF is proud to announce our second annual 300 Challenge on Saturday, July 13th. The 300 Challenge is a WOD for all levels and will include beginner, intermediate, and elite (as rx’d) divisions with standard scaling options for each. We will be limiting participation to only EDCF athletes and expect each and every one of you to participate. This year will no doubt be bigger and better than last year’s event so don’t miss out! The WOD is as follows:

For time:

25 Pull-Ups
50 Deadlifts 135/95#
50 Push-Ups
50 Box Jumps 24/20″
50 Floor Wipers
50 KB Clean and Press 35/25#
25 Pull-Ups

* 20 minute cut-off

The WOD will run in 3 or 4 different heats with elite, intermediate, and beginner athletes. We will try to start right at 9am and really make an event out of it. Hope everyone can attend!!