Katie Fairman of CrossFit Oldtown discovered CrossFit four years ago while on a date. Since then, her remarkable journey has transformed her not just physically, but entirely. Check out the video to see Katie’s story.
I got a chance to meet Jake Rowell during Team SuperFit 2011 at his wonderful facility, CrossFit RVA, in Richmond, VA. Learn more about Jake and definitely check out his gym if you’re in the area!
Coach Joe DeGain of 810 CrossFit has spent most of his life coaching wrestlers and now CrossFit. In fact he spends most of his weekends traveling the country to help with CrossFit Level 1 Certifications. Check out this video to get an idea of his coaching mentality and what it means to him to be a coach.
Elyse Umeda of CrossFit 808 got hooked on CrossFit back in 2009. In just two years she’s opened her own affiliate out in O’ahu. In this CrossFit Journal Video she gives a walk through of her CrossFit box and what makes it unique.
CrossFit Oldtown culminated it’s fundraising efforts with the 17-minute workout, Fight Gone Bad. This video is part of the 2011 Pukie Film Fest where it’ll go up against other videos from CrossFit gyms that documented their members doing the workout. A big thanks to everyone out there who donated for the Fight!
CrossFit Oldtown’s Kids also did Fight Gone Bad, just like the adults! The kids also raised over $400.00 by fundraising with their friends and family. Everyone gets in on the action!
The final minutes leading to Eric McKenna and Melissa Lopes’ fundraising efforts for Fight Gone Bad ended with a bang! And a dye job. Check it out!
Two members of CrossFit Oldtown have put their hair on the line in an effort to raise money for 3 good causes through Fight Gone Bad. You can save the beard by donating to Eric Mckenna or save the hair by donating to Melissa Lopes.
While out on vacation in Honolulu I got a chance to hang out at CrossFit 808 and Elyse Umeda. We put together a couple of videos, including this Workout Demo comprising of overhead squats, front squats, and back squats. Check it out!
Gretchen Kittelberger competed in the 2011 CrossFit Games but just one week later competed in the 2011 Team SuperFit competition because she didn’t want to let down her teammate. In this video she discusses her experience at the 2011 Games and how she ended up competing twice in one week.
