🎉 One Year of Sweat, Growth & Community at CrossFit Green Leaf 💪
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It has been an incredible and turbulent first year at CrossFit Green Leaf. From our grand opening in August 2024 through every high and low, we have grown stronger, closer, and more resilient as a community. Our mission from day one has been to uplift and empower through fitness, and the people who’ve walked through our doors are the heart of everything we do.
💼 Vendor Collaborations and Local Partnerships
Early on, we teamed up with local vendors who share our values. Partners like Proletas Protein Ice Cream, Inclusion Coffee, Chick-fil-a, Crooked Creek Honey Farm, The Refine Dentistry, The Healing Project, Active Family Wellness Center, The Prep Kitchen, FitAID, Exhale Spa, Oceanfoam, BlueWave Fitness and 1st Phorm supported key events by providing tasty fuel, recovery support, and product offerings that our members loved. These collaborations allowed us to bring more value and support to our community.
🌟 Expos and Showcases
We proudly represented Green Leaf at the Viridian Culture Fest in September and the DFW Women’s Club Inc. Expo in October. These events gave us the opportunity to connect with the wider community, lead demo workouts, and share our passion for movement and connection.
📚 Seminars That Elevated Our Athletes
Two standout events this year helped our athletes grow in knowledge and skill:
The Gymnastics Seminar with Chris Lofland in November focused on mobility, bar work, and body control.
The Olympic Weightlifting Seminar in March with USA Weightlifting Coach Chris Lofland gave athletes the chance to refine their lifts and build confidence under the barbell.
💪 Throwdowns with Purpose
In November, we hosted “WODs for Angels,” a competition that raised support for The Salvation Army Angel Tree Program. Participants pushed through workouts to help sponsor children and seniors during the holidays.
In April, we hosted the “Rise and Grind Throwdown” in honor of Military Appreciation Month. Proceeds went to the Boot Campaign, and the event brought together teams committed to honoring service and giving back through fitness.
🤝 Community Service Themed Workouts
Throughout the year, we brought our community together through workouts with meaning. Hero workouts like the Manion WOD and Memorial Day Murph reminded us of the power of remembrance. Our themed Halloween WOD added some fun and flair, and each event was followed by a post-workout gathering to strengthen connections beyond the barbell.
We also participated in the Grand Prairie Big Event, partnering with Calvary Baptist Church in a city-wide day of service. Our team volunteered at the “FunkyTown Throwdown” weightlifting meet as judges and helpers. These moments reminded us that we are not just a gym, we are a neighbor who shows up.
🎢 The Roller Coaster of a First Year
We had our wins. From early community support to the launch of our Barbell and HYROX clubs, from 75 hard, nutrition challenges to member spotlights that made us proud. We had our challenges. Navigating coaching transitions. Replacing Bootcamp with a structured HYROX program. Every challenge became a lesson. Every doubt became fuel. As one member shared, “Year 1 is the hardest. Wins, losses, and growth. #SweatGreen”
❤️ Looking Ahead
As we wrap up our first year, we are full of gratitude. To our collaborators, seminar guests, coaches, volunteers, and most importantly our members, thank you. You are the reason this dream lives and breathes.
Looking ahead, we are committed to consistency, continued collaboration, and more outreach. We believe in failing forward, as John C. Maxwell says, turning mistakes into stepping stones for success.
We have loved every moment. The highs and lows. The laughter and
the exhaustion. The personal records and the humility. CrossFit Green Leaf has grown into more than a gym. It is a hub of strength, purpose, and connection.
🙏 THANK YOU
To every coach, member, investor, family, and friend, thank you for believing in us and ensuring the lights stay on. Your support helped build something special.
We are ready for year two. Let’s keep sweating green. Here’s to more transformation, more community, and more ways to give back. 🌱
