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!

 

 

 

What better way to celebrate the birthday of your favorite CrossFit gym than by a day in the park with some awesome food and people?

On Saturday, September 14th, join us at Lindsley Park at 10am for an outdoor workout that everyone can enjoy. After the workout we will feast on healthy (and not so healthy) foods in commemoration of our 2nd birthday. Bring the kids and your friends!
This will be a potluck style event. Sign-up is available at the gym. Everyone is invited to attend!

 

NPE’s The American Dream – OPT from OptimumPerformanceTraining on Vimeo.

I got to spend the weekend with James “OPT” FitzGerald, winner of the first CrossFit Games, in Scottsdale, Arizona a few weeks back. This video on one’s balance is thought provoking to say the least. We are EDCF are constantly striving for more balance in our programming for fitness as we hope you are constantly striving for more balance in your daily lives.

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EDCF Turns 2 BBQ

On Saturday, September 14th, we will host a workout and BBQ at Lindsley Park (located about 3 blocks west of the gym). Instead of our regular Saturday workout, a workout in the park will be set up for everyone and their friends and family to participate in. After the WOD everyone is invited to stay for food, fun, and games. This will be kid friendly and there is a big playground so feel free to bring your kids.

 

Have you been busting your butt at EDCF and would like to test your fitness against others? Never done a competition style workout and would like to give it a try? Our friends at CrossFit Underworld are hosting WOD For A Cure on Saturday, September 7th. This is a small AMRAP style competition with proceeds going towards lymphoma cancer research. There will be both beginner and advanced groupings. Join others from our gym as they kick cancer’s butt!

For more information and registration click HERE.

In order to complete the Assessment and Program Design portion of the Level One OPT CCP certification, coach Ryan is looking for volunteers who are willing to partake in movement assessments this Saturday at the times of 11am or 2pm. How will this benefit you? You will learn your biomechanical movement efficiencies and inefficiencies as an athlete. You will be tested in work capacity and relative strength. If you are interested in giving couple hours of your time, please contact Coach Ryan at [email protected] to get on the list.

Happy training!