CrossFit Collective

This Saturday at 10:00AM, we’ll be doing our annual all-out gym deep clean, and we’d love any extra help from our community! 🧼💪

Once a year, we take the time to completely reset and refresh the gym from top to bottom so we can continue providing the best possible training environment for everyone.

What does that include?

• Every piece of equipment will be taken out and cleaned
• All floor mats will be removed and power washed
• Tape lines throughout the gym will be completely re-done
• Deep cleaning throughout the entire facility

This is a big project, but the more volunteers we have, the quicker and smoother the process will go.

As much as we’d like to have any kiddos help, there’s a lot of heavy equipment, so we can to please keep the kids at home if you plan to help!

Even if you can only stop by for a little bit, any help is greatly appreciated!

We’re incredibly thankful for this community and the people inside these walls. Your support, energy, and willingness to help make CFC what it is! 🖤💛

Also… stay tuned 👀 We’ve got some exciting new gym additions and updates coming over the next few months!

Gym dogs just make everything better🐾💛

Whether they’re greeting members at the door, laying by the rig during class, or wandering around looking for attention between sets, they somehow become part of the community too.

In the middle of hard workouts and stressful days, having dogs around the gym brings an extra level of energy, comfort, and happiness that people genuinely look forward to🙌

🚨May Athlete of the Month: Michelle Donaldson🚨

Michelle has been a longtime member of CFC and is the definition of consistency, hard work, and perseverance. Whether she’s training for her next race, chasing a new goal, or recently PR’ing her half marathon, she always shows up ready to improve.

Her journey has been incredible to watch, from training throughout her entire pregnancy with twins to bouncing back while nursing two kids at once 😳 Michelle continues to prove what strength, discipline, and resilience truly look like. We’re beyond proud to have her as part of the CFC family!

“Why did you join CrossFit and what has it meant to you”

I joined CrossFit because of the strong community of coaches and athletes found here. This place motivates me to be healthy and fit and we have a lot of fun while we train. I have trained at CFC for 6 years, through pregnancies and postpartum seasons. It’s always been a place I draw motivation from to keep pushing myself.

“Advice to beginners/ new members”:
-Keep showing up. Commit to the days you can make class and put it on your calendar as an appointment.

Hometown?
-Lancaster, PA

What is your passion in life/ enjoy doing?
-Raising my three kids!

What inspired your to start CF?
-I was postpartum after my first child and wanted to get back in shape.

What hobbies do you have outside the gym?
-Being in the kitchen is fun for me. I love to experiment with new recipes and cook meals my family and friends enjoy.
I love reading books and good coffee.

Favorite and least favorite movement in CF?
Favorite: rope climbs and power cleans
Least favorite: double-unders and wall walks

What is something you have learned in the past year?
-It’s good to set a goal that feels just out of reach. -The kind of goal that will make you slightly worried you’ll fail.
-I have surprised myself with what I can achieve when I put in the training and go for it.

Fun fact?
-I have twin daughters

Congratulations to our very own CFC family member and coach, Keith Goodling, for finishing 64th in the world in the Men’s 65–69 division🔥👀

This is an incredible accomplishment for both Keith and our gym community💪🏻

On Event 4, a deadlift ladder workout, Keith successfully deadlifted 375lbs after already completing 9 previous deadlifts leading up to that final weight. Immediately after, he completed 26 power cleans at 95lbs within one minute.

On that event alone, Keith finished 3rd overall in the entire world for his division🖤💛

When you see Keith around the gym, make sure to give him a huge congratulations. We are incredibly proud of you, Keith! 👏