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October 11, 2018
On Saturday, October 20th the CFDC SMACKDOWN returns! This annual intra-gym team competition welcomes all CFDC members to participate in the fun and excitement of a CrossFit competition with workouts that will be sure to get your sweat on, whatever fitness level you’re in. Be prepared to run… …push… …and […]
October 9, 2018
In the waning days of 2012, a skinny runner joined CFDC. From then on, Dave L. became at ubiquitous presence at both H Street and U Street—clamoring for Kesha tracks, inviting burpee finishers, and blurting out “3-2-1-Go” and “the party is almost over” and “be a hero” whenever possible. As […]
October 5, 2018
Welcome Chris Szymanski! Chris will be joining us in mid-October, taking on a full time coaching role. Chris has years of experience coaching in Long Island, as well as competing in CrossFit events and Olympic weightlifting. We’re excited to have him joining the team! *** Since I can remember, sports […]
September 30, 2018
Sam Lough to some, ShamWOW to many. CFDC is proud to have him be our Member Spotlight this October for his amazing PR’s and corny antics. *** How long have you been doing CrossFit (and what inspired you to begin)? How long have you been at CFDC? Why did you […]
September 1, 2018
Member Spotlight: Austin D From Ole Miss to DC, Austin makes an impact wherever he goes. Six months into CrossFit, Austin has made tremendous progress. From gymnastics to barbell movements, all of our coaches notice Austin’s consistent determination to unlock new skills. Keep pushing – in six months from now, […]
July 31, 2018
August Member Spotlight: Barrett L. After 6 months with us, Barrett has hit PR after PR and we couldn’t be prouder to have him as a member of our community. Read more about Barrett and his experience thus far with us below. How long have you been doing CrossFit (and […]
July 15, 2018
How I got to CrossFit: I started CrossFit in 2007. I was at Virginia Military Institute at the time, where CrossFit was popular amongst a counter-cultural group of cadets aspiring to reach the levels of fitness required to succeed in demanding military occupations, but that eschewed the conventional wisdom on […]
June 11, 2018
Coach Spotlight: Zach Starsia For the past year, we have reaped the benefits of Zach’s coaching at our U Street location. Now, before he packs up and heads west, Zach will be on the calendar for one last Friday (June 15). As he wraps up his last few days, we would […]