Rainier CrossFit is a CrossFit Gym. We do one thing- uncommonly well. We're equipped to present pure, straightforward CrossFit programming, excellent coaching, and personal attention in an environment that many have remarked as "comfortable", "relaxed", and the best comment ever-- "this feels like home".
Welcome to this brief intro of our cast of characters---
Kurtis
Thanks to Tom of SnoRidge CF for the pic.
Kurtis is a level 3 CrossFit Trainer (yes, in the wayback days a Level 3 was awarded) and USA Weightlifting Certified Club Coach. He started CrossFit and was immediately rewarded with results not seen with other workouts. The ever changing and constantly challenging nature of CrossFit had Kurtis visiting CrossFit headquarters in Santa Cruz in November of 2003 and looking for a facility here within months. He has been selected by HQ as one of the handful of trainers who regularly teach and coach at certification seminars and has been selected as one of the newest FlowMasters of the Seminar Staff. Want to learn proper movement from one of the best? Kurtis has judged top athletes at every CrossFit Games. He also holds the CF Barbell, Olympic lifting, Powerlifting, Westside and Movement and Mobility certificates. Together with his wife Laurie, Kurtis opened Rainier CrossFit in July, 2004.
Laurie
Laurie spent 13 years as a National Athletic Trainier's Association (NATA) Certified Athletic Trainer (ATC), is a level 3 CrossFit Trainer, and a USA Weightlifting Club Coach. She has completed additional CF courses in rowing, Olympic lifting, Movement and Mobility, and is a CF Kids Instructor. She has a Bachelors degree in Biology and Physical Education from the University of Puget Sound and has been involved with athletics in Pierce County since 1993. She has provided sportsmedicine coverage for UPS, Peninsula High School, Bacon Bowl, HealthSouth, and WIAA gymnastics, softball, and Star Track. Laurie's knowledge of injury and rehabilitation and her sharp eye for movement make her the perfect partner for anyone who is re-entering activity after injury or inactivity. She is the mom of 2 boys who are usually in the gym with her.
Eric
Eric is a rather gorilla-like beast who enjoys burpees. Also known as "Cupcake" he comes up with some brutal workouts that make you guys wish for Kurtis and Laurie.
Wayne
Wayne may hate tire jumps, but when he's not fishing, he is our resident King of the overhead squat.
Tim
Tim does back flips.(and everything else. perfectly) His background in martial arts and personal training. He holds the CF-L1 and movement and Mobility certificate as well as a few others from outside of CF.
Dan
Dan's a rugby player who holds the CF-L1, CF-L2, powerlifting and mobility certificates. He's always looking for a new way to spin an old movement and loves to add plyometrics into training.
Brian F
Brian's one of our firebreathers who pushes everyone in the gym to work harder. He holds the CF-L1 and isn't afraid to explore the limits of work capacity - his own and the capacity of those he's coaching.
Aaron
Aaron found RCF through our Mt Rainier's Strongest Man contest and loves to incorporate strongman training into CrossFit. Aaron holds the CF-L1, Olympic lifting, and Movement and Mobility certificate.
Richard
Richard is our body weight specialist. More and more you can find him adding a weight vest just for the challenge. He holds the CF-L1 and the Movement and Mobility certificate.
Carrie
Carrie is leaving her running ways to become a stronger athlete. You can often find her doing extra strength work at RCF. She holds the CF-L1, Olympic lifting, and Movement and Mobility certificates.
Amie
Amie may turn her back when she lifts so she thinks no one's watching but she's developing a sharp eye when coaching. She holds the CF-L1.
Evan
Evan may seem like a goofy kid but he's a great CF athlete with a lot of potential. He holds the CF-L1 and brings a lot of energy to coaching -- as long as it's not too early in the morning.
Todd
Todd is an HQ "Flowmaster" and runs CrossFit seminars worldwide. He's in charge of RCF's kids and teens programs.
Other L1's in the gym:
Lisa + MM, Oly
Dawn + Oly, MM, Rowing, YogaFit
Sandy
Joe + MM
Travis
Tracy
Chuck + MM, Oly
Cheryl + rowing, Oly
Kristin
Brian M
Beth
Garrett
Steve
Blaine
Dave S
Jackie + kids
Josh
No other Washington CrossFit gym comes close to having the numbers of trained, dedicated, helpful, and friendly staff trainied in CROSSFIT as RCF. Our backgrounds are varied but our methods are focused. We do CrossFit. Our Instructors are all CrossFit Trainers, Level 1's and beyond. We all believe in CrossFit and want the best coaching for ourselves and for you. We are constantly striving to be better, learn more, and improve. Come hang out with us.
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