CrossFit Walter Reed is a non-profit, military CrossFit affiliate. They exclusively train wounded service members, veterans, their families, and care givers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center (WRNMMC) in Bethesda, MD. They specialize in taking wounded veterans and applying CrossFit in their road to recovery as well as raising money to help them start into a local affiliate once they return home.

You might notice a poster and black mailbox by the front door this week. We are putting together a fundraiser to raise money for this gym to help offset of the costs of being a non-profit affiliate.

We are asking for a donation of $35 in the form of a check, but any donation is greatly appreciated and will go straight to supporting the CFWR athletes. With that donation you will receive a CFWR shirt with the logo above. The shirts are technical material, run true to size and come in men’s and women’s sizing.

The 2013 Reebok CrossFit Games start this week so get excited! This is your chance to see the best of the best of our sport compete at an international level. The action starts this Friday through Sunday for both men, women, and teams. You can view them live on ESPN3. A schedule of each event is posted below.

We will be throwing a potluck/BYOB-style EDCF Games Watching Party this coming Saturday evening from 6-10pm. Everyone is invited and encouraged to bring a friend. You will have your chance to catch up on Friday and Saturday Games’ events as well as with your fellow EDCFers. Check out the Facebook event HERE and RSVP if you plan to attend!

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.