KiiiTV.com South Texas, Corpus Christi, Coastal Bend GREGORY (Kiii News) – They have never stepped foot on ice, yet two South Texas athletes are doing what some say is a long shot. The two are currently training in hopes of making it to the 2018 Winter Olympics. The sport? Bobsled and Skeleton events. Our Bill …
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My CrossFit Journey Chris Balfer Hi. My name is Chris Balfer. This is the story of my CrossFit journey. First, here is a little information about myself. I love to eat (no salads please), I enjoy movies, and can waste entire days watching television. I can’t sleep unless I have at least six pillows on my bed …
July 9th at 8pm we will be having a FREE seminar by Dr. Chad Peter. There will be lots of info about how to become a better athlete and just feeling better! Please come!!!
My crossfit journey began 13 months ago. I was tipping the scale at 235 pounds and six weeks postpartum. The night before my initial visit to XLR8 I had my husband take before pictures of me. I can remember not wanting to look at the camera. I couldn’t wait for that photo session to be …
My wife (Kelly) introduced me to crossfit and I must say I was skeptical to say the least. I wasn’t sure what to expect because I had been doing the same boring gym routine for a while. I quickly found out that I hadn’t even scratched the surface of my fitness! Going to the gym …
How does it all begin??? It started with a very persistent friend/avid CrossFitter (shout out to Susan) who told be about XLR8, and I have to admit, I was curious and a little intimidated. But I needed to change my unhealthy lifestyle and I wanted a challenge, of which, after that first day I was …
Where do I begin?! I am truly humbled to have been named Athlete of the Month. Never would I have imagined being where I am today. When I heard CrossFit XLR8 would be opening up a second location in Calallen, to say I was excited, would be an understatement. Finally, our little community would be …
Monday, Dec 23rd: Regular Hours both GP and Calallen locations Tuesday, Dec 24th: Open Gym 9-11am both GP and Calallen locations Wednesday, Dec 25th: BOTH GYMS CLOSED: MERRY CHRISTMAS!!! Thursday, Dec 26th: Calallen location: Open Gym 8:30am-10:30am ; GP location: Open Gym 1-3pm Friday, Dec 27th and Saturday, Dec 28th: Regular Hours Monday, Dec 30th: …
“I started CrossFit back in June with the intentions of getting stronger and better my training as an MMA fighter. Little did I know I would hang up my gloves to transition into a crossfitter for good. I have been blessed with amazing coaches that inspire, motivate and truly believe in me. They care to …
We will be closed Thursday, November 28, 2013. We will be open Friday for open gym from 9am-12noon. Saturday regular classes.