It is that time of year again to revisit, update and create new goals on the Northlake goal board. I have absolutely loved seeing the amount of goals accomplished by our members throughout this year. I took many pictures of the board tonight in case people don’t get to check their goals from this year […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 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 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 […]
