Name: Chris Harris Age: 44 Occupation: Sales When did you first start CrossFit? 2015 Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I have been active my whole life. I have boxed, competed in Strongman, Powerlifting, and a few triathlons. My wife and kids love hiking and hunting. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? My first experience with CrossFit was with another box that did not see the value in correct coaching. 2-3 years later, I met Aaron and felt the focus on correct coaching. From that point I have learned many things from the coaches at Eclipse. I enjoy seeing the coaches willing to learn and impart that wisdom on us in the classes and individually. CrossFit Eclipse strives to give us the value of comradery as well, and I enjoy this as much as the class some days. What sort of changes have...Read more

 Name: Giovanna Jelsing Age: 10 years old Occupation: Student When did you first start CrossFit? The first week of school. (August, 2019) Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I just do CrossFit. How did you first get in to CrossFit? How did it go? My mom said, “Let’s get Starbucks.” I said, “OK.” And we went to the gym and I loved it. What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health, and fitness since starting CrossFit? I’m faster, stronger, and I have tiny, tiny abs. What impact has CrossFit had on your life? It’s a daily activity for my family to bring me to CrossFit. What is your advice for people getting started or thinking about starting CrossFit? Don’t rush, take your time, and be patient with the coaches and yourself. What are your hobbies, interests, and other talents outside of CrossFit? I’m good at...Read more

 Name: Melissa Powell Age: 38 Occupation: Swim Coach/Private Lessons When did you first start CrossFit? 2 years ago Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I grew up swimming since the Age of 6 and was also a dancer (mom taught Tap at Miss Shelly’s School of Dance). Later I swam Division 1 at Texas Christian University. I got into powerlifting out of college and still have a few WR on the bench press. I also participate in triathlons and completed an Ultra Ironman in September of 2016. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? I just came off an Ironman and ankle injury. I wanted to stay in shape and challenge myself in a different way than long bike rides and I loved lifting weights. I had a great experience in the beginner’s class meeting new friends who were in the same boat I...Read more

 Name: Brittany Neal Age: 25 Occupation: Dental Assistant When did you first start CrossFit? March 2018? Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I cheered for about 15 years and grew up playing softball and basketball. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? I knew it was a great way to get into shape and wanted to try it out because I hated going into commercial gyms. My first visit at Eclipse was awesome! Everyone was so nice and welcoming. What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health, and fitness since starting CrossFit? I’m a much better runner, I’ve gotten a lot stronger mentally and physically. I’ve also learned what foods are appropriate to fuel myself for a decent workout. But I still dig pizza. What impact has CrossFit had on your life? I’ve met such a great community and have made...Read more

Name: Larissa Meicke Age: 51 Occupation: Office Manager, BankOnIT When did you first start CrossFit? 2015 Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I never played sports but always tried to stay active with aerobics, spin class and running. I used to lift weights in high school for fun with a few friends. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? My daughter talked me into going with her. It was really hard but it made me want to do better so I kept going. I never thought I would get handstand push-ups or pull-ups. But I got them at Eclipse! What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health, and fitness since starting CrossFit? I was about to graduate to a size 12 and couldn’t bear the thought of it. Within six weeks of doing CrossFit I needed to buy new clothes because...Read more