CrossFit Changes lives! Let Stormking Help change your life.

I joined Crossfit almost four years ago. It had been over 20 years since I’d been in any organized sports. Other than running on the treadmill and the occasional triathlon or half marathon, I’d been working in my jobs as a teacher/counselor and being a Mom. I found a new relationship with my body and my muscles when I joined Storm King Crossfit. I found confidence, lifelong friendships, and strength inside and out that I never knew I had. Every day that I come, I learn something new…even this many years later. Often it’s lessons about my own capabilities and mindset. The coaches are incredible…encouraging, caring, supportive and they work with everyone equally. If you are injured, they will modify your workout. If you are unable to do a certain exercise, they will try to figure out something else that you can do. No Crossfitter is ever left behind, and we are all family. No matter what ability level, age or stage, you are in it together. This struck me hugely when I joined. Where else can you find this kind of support and community for your individual growth in a group setting? It feels amazing. I am so grateful for my Crossfit family. I honestly don’t know where I would be without these supportive people in my life every morning of the week.

Just a year ago I was about 40lbs overweight. I work in a physically demanding environment (Costco) and being out of shape means sore feet, legs, back etc. after a long day on your feet. I had trouble sleeping and I had little energy to focus on eating healthy. I spent years trying to get into a routine with a fitness program but nothing I tried really challenged me or motivated me to keep going. I had heard of Crossfit and I was excited to hear that Stormking Crossfit was opening a box in Sequim. I knew after the first class that I would be a Crossfitter. All of the coaches are welcoming and eager to help every athlete succeed. They care about our well being and will always look for ways to modify a movement if needed. This is how Crossfit is for everyone. No matter what level of skill or ability you possess, you will be able to do each workout. I felt healthier almost immediately. I quickly gained endurance and strength I had never experienced before. Getting more sleep became a priority and eating the right foods became easier because I knew I needed the fuel for Crossfit. Last year, for 8 months I made it my goal to eat healthy every day and not miss any Crossfit classes. During that time 32lbs of fat melted off of me and I’ve kept it off for 5 months now. Stormking Crossfit is a community of people helping each other become better inside and out. If you haven’t tried Crossfit yet but you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about it, so just do it…

signed up for Storm King Crossfit to try a new way to get fit. The local gym and elliptical machines just weren’t inspiring enough and I certainly wasn’t seeing any results. The first couple of weeks can be quite intimidating trying new movements and making yourself vulnerable to failure in front of complete strangers. Once I realized everyone else was being pushed and working on their own personal challenges I was really able to let loose and work on my own progress. I cannot think of any other gym or class that would inspire me to wake at 4:30am to get there on time. When I joined I could hardly run mile without stopping. A year in I ran my first half marathon! The community at Storm King has not only helped me get better at the specific workouts but also helped me become a more focused and diligent father, husband and coworker which is what I’m most proud of. Everyone’s fitness journey starts somewhere and I couldn’t be happier that mine started at Storm King.