Name: Andrew McFarlinAge: 31Occupation: Engineer at ONE GasWhen did you first start CrossFit? May 2020  Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I grew up playing soccer then after high school my fitness revolved around lifting weights at the gym or running. I’ve always been an active person when it comes to fitness, but have never been as fit as I’ve become since joining CrossFit Eclipse.  How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? I had already known for years that I wanted to join a CrossFit gym. I finally joined at Eclipse a couple weeks after our second child was born.The exercise and socialization at Eclipse were a great way for me to decompress from the typical stresses that come with newborn babies. I remember loving it right away but being terribly nervous and anxious my first few weeks since I didn’t know anyone and...Read more

Name: Alejandra Palomo Age: 22 Occupation: Student (senior), Global Environmental Sustainability Major with a minor in Business. When did you first start CrossFit? January 2020, over a year ago Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I played volleyball in high school. Besides that, I tried following some type of fitness routine consistently. I would go to the gym 3-4 times a week, but I never saw any real progress in weights or endurance. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? A member of eclipse invited me, and I remember my first class being the most difficult but also the most satisfying workout I had ever done. I did not think I was going to sign up after my first class, but I did. I was used to working out by myself with no coaching or community and CrossFit is the opposite of that. Having...Read more

Name: Brittany Amezcua Age: 23 Occupation: Medical Assistant When did you first start CrossFit? I started CrossFit in 2018. Tell us about your sports & fitness background. I played soccer for 15 years. But was always in the gym since I was 7. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? I was invited by my mom, I wasn’t too sure in the beginning, but afterwards I realized how hard the WODs can be and I love challenges so I continued. Then I got into competitions and fell in love with the sport. What sort of changes have you seen in your body, health, and fitness since starting CrossFit? Since I have started CrossFit 3 years ago, I have noticed I dropped over 10lbs, gained a lot of muscle, and my energy level is back up! What impact has CrossFit had on your life? CrossFit has had...Read more

Name: David Novak  Age: 35  Occupation: I lead the finance and corporate development teams for Childcare Network  When did you first start CrossFit? May 2019  Tell us about your sports & fitness background. Played soccer, basketball, golf, and tennis through high school. I went to a small private school, so it was relatively easy to be on all of the teams… no serious level of skill or commitment required! Started weight training regularly in college and stuck with it over the years, as time and children allowed. Running has also been a regular part of my routine since high school- usually 3 to 5 miles once or twice a week. How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go? I dropped into a couple gyms in Dallas and had an okay experience (3-5 times total)One gym seemed more focused on the fancy facilities than on coaching and training....Read more

Name: Gary Dehart Age: Turning 60 during the 2021 Open Occuptaion: Account Manager When did you first start CrossFit? About 5 years ago. Tell us about your sports & fitness background.In high school, I played football, wrestled, and played golf. During my college years, I began weight lifting and played rugby at Oklahoma State; also, I discovered road cycling. Since then, I’ve continued to lift and play golf with the occasional hiking or mountaineering adventure.How did you first get into CrossFit? How did it go?I discovered CF surfing the net around 10 years ago. I began going to the main CF page every morning and soaking up all I could – I was amazed. However, I had been training solo for almost 20 years and coming into a gym surrounded with a lot of people was way out of my comfort zone. I finally decided to make some changes in...Read more