CrossFit Republic

10/16/2026

This Saturday, we're coming together to do something that is unique to the CrossFit community.

One of our own, CFR member and Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper Jared Chronister, brought us the "Phillips" Hero WOD in honor of Kentucky State Trooper Hayden Phillips, who was killed in the line of duty on September 28, 2026.

Trooper Phillips was a husband, father of three, son, brother, and friend. He was only three years into his service with the Kentucky State Police when his life was taken during a traffic stop. His loss leaves behind a family, colleagues, and a community who will carry his memory forward.

At CFR, we have the privilege of standing shoulder to shoulder with first responders who serve our communities every day. Some of them train alongside us. They're our friends, our training partners, and members of our family here. We see the commitment it takes to serve others, and we don't take that responsibility lightly.

This Saturday, we're inviting our CFR community, local law enforcement, first responders, and anyone who wants to honor Trooper Phillips to join us for the Phillips Hero WOD.

We'll sweat together, work hard together, and take time to remember a man who gave his life in service to others.

Bring your friends. Bring your family. Stand alongside the people who stand up for our communities every day.

Saturday | 8AM & 9AM
CrossFit Republic

We hope you'll join us.

Meaning behind the numbers:

Cadet Class - 103
Age - 29
Badge number - 369
EOW - 9/28

10/15/2026

DT ROW 2 HOLDFAST 2026 | NOVEMBER 14 | 8–10 AM

On November 14, CrossFit Republic is hosting our annual DT Row 2 Holdfast fundraiser in support of Big Fish Foundation, a veteran-owned nonprofit that connects veterans through service, connection, and growth.

Last year, we set a goal of $7,500, raised over $8,000, and earned a custom-wrapped rower. This year, they’re raising the stakes with a $10,000 fundraising goal.

This event is about awareness and raising money for a cause that matters. It is not a competition, and registration is FREE.

Teams of four of any composition. Every workout is fully modifiable, and we’ll adjust movements and requirements as needed. You don’t need to be a competitive athlete or even a member of CFR. We want people to show up, participate, and help us get this mission in front of more people.

We’re also welcoming business donations and sponsorships. If your business would like to contribute financially, provide something of value for the athletes, or support the event in another way, we’d love to connect with you. Our primary goal is raising money for Big Fish Foundation, and every form of support helps us move that mission forward.

If you can donate, please donate. If you can’t donate, PLEASE SHARE THIS POST.

Someone you know may one day need the resources Big Fish Foundation provides. They may be struggling to find connection, purpose, or support and have no idea where to turn. Getting this information in front of the right person could change their life. It could save it.

The CFR community has shown time and time again what we’re capable of when we rally around something bigger than ourselves. We can move mountains when we work together, and I believe we can reach this goal and help change lives across the country.

EVENT DETAILS

Date: Saturday, November 14, 2026
Time: 8:00–10:00 AM
Location: CrossFit Republic
Registration: FREE
Team Size: 4 athletes
Fundraising Goal: $10,000

REGISTER, DONATE, OR LEARN MORE:
https://www.dtsrow.com/crossfit-republic

Athletes, businesses, friends, family, and supporters, we need you to help spread the word.

10/15/2026

10/12/2026

The member drop-off rate after 90 days is a benchmark point of retention data that most gym owners and managers obsess over.

Statistics demonstrate that 47% - 54% of people will quit a fitness plan or gym that they join by the 90 day mark; which means that half of every group we bring into Learn To will be gone within 3 months…unless…we give them a reason to keep showing up.

Kaylee Underwood is on her fourth month at CrossFit Republic. A newer member mentioned to us earlier this year that it would be encouraging to see interviews with people in or after those first 90 days as opposed to the 3, 5, or 10 year members which seems so far out of reach for most people. We loved this feedback and she had a great point.

What we loved even more was to hear Kaylee mention so many of the things we’ve been extremely attentive to in order to wage war against the discouraging 90 day retention data. One of which is having a genuinely welcoming community because EVERY gym sells “community” but in reality most of them have a lot of different “cliques” that just so happen to go there.

There’s nothing that undermines culture more than subgroups. Every class is everyone’s class. Every piece of equipment is everyone’s equipment. That’s just the way it goes. We try to expel that high school brain status nonsense early and often.

The other piece she mentioned is the coaching. We’re far from perfect but we’re constantly working towards improving and having serious conversations with one another about the good, bad, and ugly about our classes. A confused new athlete with no direction or support can quickly become a discouraged athlete, or worse, a hurt and discouraged athlete.

So with that said, thank you Kaylee for sticking with us and providing some surprising but much needed validation that we’re simply moving in the right direction with a ton of room to grow. We’ve loved having you part of it and we’re glad you took the leap of faith.

10/12/2026

We have a busy few months ahead of us here at CFR and a ton of opportunities to get involved with some incredibly impactful causes as well as fun events to experience our community.

UPCOMING EVENTS:

• October 31: Halloween Costume WOD — Bring a Friend Free, 8 & 9 AM

• November 7: 12th Annual Ruck ‘N’ Run — 1100 W State Hwy 174, Republic

• November 14: Annual DT Row 2 Holdfast — Team Fundraiser

• November 26: 10th Annual Feast Mode 5K — Bring a Friend Free, 8 AM

• December 2: Sergeant Matthew Abbate Memorial WOD — All classes

• December 23: 12 Days of Christmas WOD — Festive attire encouraged

There will be a lot more to follow in the communication regarding DT’s Row 2 Holdfast Fundraiser in support of Big Fish Foundation, so standby for that. Two big things to note, the fundraiser is open to anyone outside of the gym to participate and is a free event. Second thing, we want and need some business sponsors who would be willing to make a tax deductible donation in support of our fundraiser. Send us anyone that you think would want to know about this cause. We’d love to connect.

Please reach out with any questions or for our waiver if you plan to attend one of our free community event!

10/09/2026

After a long week of work, errands, kids, responsibilities, and everything else life throws at you, we know a workout probably isn't at the top of your Saturday morning wish list.

But there’s something about starting the weekend with some sweat, some smiles, and a safe place to work hard that can completely reset your mind.

And here's something we believe pretty strongly at CFR: we dictate the movement standards, but you dictate the terms of your work.

If you need to go shorter, go shorter.

If you need to go lighter, go lighter.

If you need to do fewer reps, do fewer reps.

We're here to help you make the workout fit you. Our expectation is simple: work hard within the terms you set for yourself that day, move safely, and give us everything you've got that morning.

Then go enjoy your weekend.

And think about this for a second...

What would your life look like if you started or finished three, four, or even five days every week like that?

What happens when you stack those show-ups for yourself over weeks, months, and years?

That's what we're doing here.

And Saturday has been DAY 1 for a lot of fitness journeys at CrossFit Republic.

Maybe it's yours.

Free Saturday | 8AM & 9AM (Childcare Drop - In is $5 at 9AM)

Come get your first win of the weekend.

10/08/2026

We put a lot of thought into how someone starts here.

A new member shouldn't have to walk through the door, look at a whiteboard full of movements they've never seen, and hope they can figure it out.

That's why we built the "Learn To" Program.

It's our onboarding process for people who are new to CrossFit, new to strength and conditioning training, or simply want to make sure they're starting in the right place.

We keep it to six people at a time so our coaches can actually coach. We can see how you move, answer your questions, adjust what needs to be adjusted, and give you the foundation you'll need as training gets harder.

Safety matters. Results matter.

And both are easier to achieve when the foundation is built correctly.

We also give you your first week free.

There's an important reason for that.

We know you probably have an idea of what CrossFit is before you ever walk through our doors. Maybe you're excited about it or maybe you're a little intimidated by it. You've probably heard enough stories to have already decided what you think happens here.

But we challenge you to come see for yourself.

Spend a week with us. Ask questions. Meet the coaches. Train with the group. See how seriously we take the people who trust us with their fitness.

After that, the ball is in your court.

We are confident in what we've built here, but more importantly, we're confident in the way this community takes care of its people.

If you don't believe us, that's okay.

Come see it for yourself.

Then ask around.

Our next Learn To cohort is coming up on October 12, and we're taking six new athletes.

Send us a message and we'll get you started.

10/08/2026

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