More Than Just A Gym

More Than Just a Gym: Our Train Story

When I dropped into a class at CrossFit Train in September 2021, I never imagined I would be bringing my daughter to workouts there almost five years later.

I was looking for a gym that gave me some consistency and accountability with my workouts after falling off the workout wagon a bit during COVID, and I immediately loved the energy at Train. From finishing grad school, starting a new career, an engagement, a wedding, pregnancy, postpartum, and now parenthood, Train has been a consistent positive space and so much more than just a gym to our family.

I have always believed that CrossFit is an outlet for both physical and mental health, so while our lives are getting a little more beautifully chaotic, it is great to have a dedicated hour to work on and better ourselves surrounded by so many members who are doing the same.

We have met some of our closest friends through Train – some who we are even sharing a nanny with! Whether attending each other’s baby showers, doing modified workouts together, or even texting each other for support and funny memes during middle-of-the-night feedings, the friendships I’ve made at Train have truly gotten me through pregnancy and postpartum.

Becoming parents is the most exciting and challenging journey we have been on, and the support we have received from our community here has exceeded expectations. Everyone has been so kind, patient, and understanding when Addie tags along to the gym, which has made it possible to continue our fitness during a time when many parents have to take a step back.

The coaches continue to be top tier. Whether it is rocking Addie in her stroller while I’m in the middle of the WOD or checking in on us during the newborn trenches, the coaches have gone above and beyond to care for us.

They have helped me modify through all the stages of life I’ve been through these last five years, and I have no doubt that will continue with any stage that comes next for us.

The workouts are small, the community is large.

– Darby, Micky & Addie