1: Where are you from originally? St. Croix USVI 2: What is your favorite WOD/movement? You’re going to think I’m crazy but I have a new found love for burpees. 3: What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? Running! I hate running 4: What were you doing before CrossFit? How did you hear about CrossFit […]
November Athlete of the Month – Garrick Moreno
1: Where are you from originally? I am originally from San Antonio, TX but I now live in Dallas, TX. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? My favorite WOD is a “Fight Gone Bad” and my favorite movement is Squat Cleans. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? My least favorite movement is Thrusters. […]
The Three Wise Men
This Veterans Day we are honoring “The Three Wise Men”. They were three brothers: Jeremy Wise, Ben Wise, and Beau Wise (read more). They were warriors — Jeremy a SEAL, Ben an Army Green Beret, and Beau a member of USMC Infantry. Tragically both Jeremy and Ben were killed in action. Beau remains on active […]
CFN – Thirty Days of Thankfulness
CrossFit Northlake is quickly approaching its third anniversary in November. I cannot believe it’s been three years since we nervously opened our doors and sat back anxiously waiting for members to join. Today, I spent some time looking through all of the gym pictures spanning the past three years. I couldn’t help but smile at […]
Caleb’s Dad, Kira’s Husband, Northlake’s HERO: Clinton “Ruiz”
On Monday, October 26th, we will be doing a hero WOD called “Ruiz”. This WOD honors a fallen soldier and a hero. But even more, it honors the late husband of Kira Ortega, a member of the Northlake family. All of us have had the pleasure of getting to know and love Kira and Caleb, Clinton’s family. […]
August Athlete of the Month – Chuck Hildreth
1. Where are you from originally? I am a native Charlotte resident; I have lived here since I was child. 2. What is your favorite WOD/movement? My favorite movement is the power and squat cleans. 3. What is your least favorite WOD/ Movement? My least favorite is the Double Under. 4. What were you doing […]
Strong Women Always Train (S.W.A.T)
New Class to start at Northlake! S.W.A.T. (Strong Women Always Train) Northlake Starting in September, Northlake will be launching a brand new class. The idea for this class has been brewing for quite a while. When I first started CrossFit myself, I never realized how much fun I would have becoming competitive with it. It […]
Coaches Spotlight – Duana Jones
COACHES SPOTLIGHT Name: Duana Jones Affiliate: Crossfit Northlake CrossFit Coach: Level 1 Favorite CrossFit movement: Overhead Squats Favorite song to WOD to: Drop the World by Lil Wayne and Eminem Favorite Hero/Benchmark WOD: DT – 5 rounds: 12 DLs, 9 Hang Pwr Cleans, 6 Push Jerks Most recent PR: DL – 280# (15# PR 🙂 ) […]
Finding Balance
Finding Balance This statement has absolutely gotten my wheels spinning lately. As a mom, wife, daughter, sister, gym owner, coach, teacher, and competitor who has recently undergone some life shift changes this statement often leaves me frustrated. Balance???….some days I am lucky to glance weary eyes into a mirror before 5:00 and realize I have […]
The Goddess Games 2015
*Warning: some material may not be suitable for young children. Coming up this August 15th and 16th, Wonder Promotions and Events and CrossFit Northlake will present our 2nd Annual Goddess Games to benefit Justice Ministries. Justice Ministries is a local nonprofit organization committed to combating sex trafficking and the sexual exploitation of women, with a […]