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CrossFit 1803

August 18, 2015 by Lindsay 42 Comments

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Located in Lewis Center, Ohio (just north of Columbus), CrossFit 1803 is a small, family-friendly CrossFit gym that feels like a second home!

CrossFit 1803

Hi Friends!

So, as I’ve mentioned a few times, the last few months have been a little crazy.

Hubby and I, along with our business partner & friend Pat, opened our very own Crossfit gym!

The whole process has been quite a whirlwind. Within just a couple months, it went from a pipe dream to reality. We formed an LLC, became an official CrossFit affiliate (we chose CrossFit 1803 because 1803 is the year Ohio became a state), found a location, negotiated a lease, wrote an operating agreement, bought equipment, etc.

Then, once we got the keys, Hubby, Pat & I (along with Jackie- my BFF & Pat’s girlfriend) totally overhauled the space, including cleaning, painting everything but the bathrooms, laying rubber flooring, installing a rig, mounting our computer system and tvs, assembling shelving, setting up equipment (and more!) in just 12 days.

The gym went from this:

CrossFit 1803

to this:

CrossFit 1803

Each day I put together a little video of what we accomplished to post on our Instagram page (follow us!). Now that we’re all done, I put all those videos together into one so you can see the transformation!

Pretty crazy, right?!

CrossFit 1803

It was a lot of long days (and nights) at the gym and then even later nights coming home to work on all my other work…but it was totally worth it to see it up and running now!

CrossFit 1803

We had an opening workout and kickoff on August 2nd and were fully up and running on August 5th. The rest of the photos in this post were taken by our amazing photographer friend Jessica (ignore the fact that some of them look blurry bc I had to compress them for the blog!)

Gym:

CrossFit 1803

Lobby:

CrossFit 1803

So we’ve been at it about 2 weeks now and it’s been amazing.

CrossFit 1803

Squish has pretty much been living at the gym and he’s been such a trooper. It was challenging during the buildout as he was very mommy-attached and we were there for really long days…plus tools laying around, it was hot, etc…but we got through it. Now he comes with us every day for workouts and he’s getting more and more used to the place. He has his own office for naps and his own bucket of gym toys.

CrossFit1803

We’re really focusing on building a community, not just a gym.

From our website:

This is a passion project.  We are turning our vision into a reality- “Home”. We’ll measure success not by how many pounds were lifted or lost, but by the amount of ENCOURAGEMENT, determination, and effort given, and how many people improved from the day before. As unlikely as it may sound, we KNOW that a workout can be the best hour of your day. This will be as much as a home to those who workout here as the place they lay their head at night. It will be an inviting atmosphere, with your typical barbells, kettlebells, and rubber flooring, but we want to hang your family picture out in the lobby because this is OUR Home. You can’t wait to get here and attack a workout with your usual crew, celebrating their efforts as well as your own. You’ll end up hanging around afterwards for a morning cup of coffee, in your usual mug, because you genuinely want to learn more about these people. After all, they discovered right alongside you that they are capable of so much more than they ever thought.

CrossFit 1803

CrossFit 1803

CrossFit 1803

CrossFit 1803

We’ve already got some amazing members and our little community is growing every day! I couldn’t be prouder of how everything turned out. Check out our website and if you’re ever in Columbus, be sure to drop by for a visit!

Cheers to dreams coming true, hard work paying off and all the new adventures yet to come!

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Dani @ Dani California Cooks says

    August 18, 2015 at 1:10 AM

    Congratulations! That is going to be so fun to have your own Crossfit studio. And I bet you will create a wonderful space for other mothers in the area to workout, especially because Squish is there!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      that’s the goal!

      Reply
  2. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:31 AM

    Congratulations Lindsay! I wish you and your box all the success!
    If I was in your part of the world I would definitely be checking 1803 out! My husband and I have recently moved from scotland to Australia and are on the hunt for a new box… Leaving our old box in Scotland (our 2nd home) was so hard! But I’m excited about meeting some new friends here in Oz!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      ooh i hope you find a good one!!

      Reply
  3. Madeline @ FoodFitandFam says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:13 AM

    I am SO SO SO happy and proud of you friend! I wish I could join your box 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      come visit with the girls. we’re very kid friendly 🙂

      Reply
  4. Katie @ Mom to Mom Nutrition says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    So awesome Lindsay!! It’s amazing what you all did in just 12 days. AND with a baby nonetheless!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      thanks friend!

      Reply
  5. Dietitian Jess says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:13 AM

    Congrats! The box and the website look great- good luck with growing! I’ll be in Columbus in October so I just might have to check it out

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:08 AM

      yes! would love that!

      Reply
  6. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    August 18, 2015 at 7:51 AM

    CONGRATS, girl!! If I’ve learned anything this year, it’s that the COMMUNITY is what makes the box and helps that box grow and flourish! I can’t wait to see what you guys do and hope to come in for a visit someday! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      good to hear!! come visit soon!

      Reply
  7. lindsay Cotter says

    August 18, 2015 at 8:20 AM

    i’m ready to move! can i come workout? I’ll make healthy bites for post workout snackage!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      deal!

      Reply
  8. Morganne @ Nut Butter Runner says

    August 18, 2015 at 9:54 AM

    Congratulations! What an exciting adventure for you both! I will definitely be swinging by whenever I get to Ohio 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      yay! can’t wait!

      Reply
  9. Rebecca says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:13 AM

    Congrats! Your space looks awesome!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM

      thanks Rebecca!

      Reply
  10. Sara @ Oats & Rows says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:22 AM

    Congratulations, Lindsay!! This is awesome news!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      Thanks so much Sara!

      Reply
  11. Cat @ Reader/Eater says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:30 AM

    YAYAYAYAAYAYAYAYAAAAAAYYYY. I love this like whoa. also? the new header. it’s tops.

    bad pun.

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      uhhhh great pun 🙂

      Reply
  12. Nicole @ Pumps & Iron says

    August 18, 2015 at 10:57 AM

    Congrats!! How exciting! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      thanks Nicole!

      Reply
  13. She Rocks Fitness says

    August 18, 2015 at 11:57 AM

    Way to dream BIG and go for it! It looks awesome and so happy for you guys!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM

      thanks K!

      Reply
  14. Liz says

    August 18, 2015 at 2:20 PM

    So exciting!! Congrats! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM

      thank you!

      Reply
  15. Nathan Sado says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Wow the place looks like it is coming along nice. Well done!

    Reply
  16. Jolene says

    August 18, 2015 at 6:27 PM

    HUGE congrats!!!! Such a feat and accomplishment!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM

      thanks jo!

      Reply
  17. Kelly @ Laughter, Strength, and Food says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:46 AM

    I think it’s so awesome that you opened your own Crossfit place! I know you love the workouts and I’m sure it’s so exciting to have your own little space! I swear my husband and I will have to drive out one day!

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      yes! that would be so amazing. we can wod and eat a late dinner 🙂

      Reply
  18. Anne @fANNEtasticfood says

    August 19, 2015 at 9:48 AM

    This is amazing – I can’t believe you did all this given how much else you had going on with work and the new little one! Props to you guys for having a dream and going for it. Proud of you! Wish you were here so I could go to your gym – sounds and looks amazing! 🙂

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 19, 2015 at 10:57 AM

      thanks friend! if you’re ever nearby with all your travels we’ll wod together!

      Reply
  19. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    August 19, 2015 at 2:01 PM

    Cannot wait to check it out and….babysit Squish.

    Reply
  20. Chris says

    August 20, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    OMG Lindsay that’s so awesome! Next time I’m up in Columbus I’m totally coming to YOUR (!!!) box! =)

    Reply
    • Lindsay says

      August 20, 2015 at 11:16 AM

      i would love that!

      Reply
  21. Amber says

    August 24, 2015 at 7:57 PM

    Very belated, but many congrats! I’m not a cross-fitter, but have been following your blog for quite a while and it’s clear how passionate about it & dedicated to it you are! Wishing you & the other co-owners many happy days ahead 🙂

    Reply

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