What were you doing to stay in shape before you started with us? I was doing the standard weightlifting at Cal’s Rec Center, and I did not including any cardio whatsoever. What made you want to start? I wanted to improve my cardio, drastically and was informed by my partner, Read more…
It’s a little late, but here’s our October Athlete of the Month profile– introducing Jason Morris!!! What were you doing to stay in shape before you started with us? I was a generalist with my exercise prior to Grassroots. I would run, bike and hike semi-regularly but never as regularly Read more…
What made you want to start? I have friends that CrossFit and recommended it. I was really nervous but I like a challenge. What was your experience in joining our gym? My on-ramp was with Chris Meyer, do I really need to say more than that? I will add that Read more…
How many years have you been a part of the Grassroots family? I started Crossfit with my on ramp classes at GRCF in June of 2015, so just over a year now. Prior to joining GRCF, I had been swimming on and off, and seriously for about six months before Read more…
Marcelle Athlete Profile What made you want to start? I recently moved here from the Dominican Republic where I was actively surfing and dancing, and I wasn’t able to do those as often here. I decided to give Grassroots a shot since it’s close to my house. What was your Read more…
How many years have you been a part of the Grassroots family? What made you want to start? I came to a couple of community workouts before joining the on-ramp in October of 2014. I LOVE to challenge myself and see what I can accomplish. I had never lifted weights Read more…
For those of you who don’t know, our beloved athlete and assistant coach Ronald Quintero recently filmed NBC’s Spartan Ultimate Team Challenge with a group of friends. The show, produced by the team behind American Ninja Warrior, follows groups of Spartan Racers led by an elite Spartan athlete, through insanely Read more…
Interview with Milad How many years have you been a part of the Grassroots family? What made you want to start? I started CrossFit here at Grassroots last August. I started because I was never really a bench-and-curls kind of gym person and knew I’d benefit from some guidance (and Read more…
Interview with Alex K. How many years have you been a part of the Grassroots family?It’s been a little over six months since my first class. You used the word “family” and I think there’s indeed something to be said about the fantastic members of our gym. I had reservations Read more…
Starting this month, we will be highlighting one athlete from the gym each month. We are starting March off with our PR board winner, Natalie! Why did you join GRCF? What made you want to start?I went to a Saturday community class to try this CrossFit thing out. I don’t Read more…