It's not goodbye, it's see ya later...
To our Apex family, (from Kutty and Kacie),
Apexers,As many of you are aware, a few weeks ago, Crossfit 610 in Allentown, PA abruptly closed it's doors, leaving many members without a gym. A friend and former 610 member approached us with a plan to start a box in the Lehigh Valley. Although the idea was exciting, we felt very torn because Apex is our home. The thought of leaving our tight-knit community made our stomachs turn. However, after much deliberation, we've decided to go with our gut and jump on this opportunity. This fall, we plan on opening up "South Mountain Crossfit" in Emmaus, PA.When we return from Colorado, not only will we be "Mr. & Mrs. Miller" (crazy!) we will no longer be regular Apex members and trainers. Rather than turning this post into a sappy sloppy tear jerker, true to our form, we'd like to go out with a little bit of humor, and lots of love :-) Here are some final thoughts and words of wisdom from each of us:1. Never ever try to body slam someone who's bigger than you, (no matter how small their legs and feet are). That being said, never ever tell your girlfriend they're a hippo and expect them to take it as a compliment because "hippos are strong."3. It's ok to cry during workouts. Kacie usually cries during or after 1 out of 4 wods.4. Each of you is an inspiration to someone in the gym, whether you realize it or not. If you start to lose motivation or drive, just take a few minutes and look around you. People are doing amazing things every single day at Apex. Take it all in.5. BELIEVE & TRUST. Trust your body, even when your head is filled with doubt, during a workout or in life. Trust your trainers to push you, yet protect you. BELIEVE in Crossfit and all it encompasses. BELIEVE that the greater the struggle, the stronger you will become.We expect to see each of you again in the near future, and will not be accepting any excuses otherwise. Whether it's during a friendly throw-down, a tailgate, or stopping by for a WOD, please don't become a stranger! Thank you all so much for an incredible experience at Apex!!
Peace, love, and WODS,
KC & Kutty
13 comments:
How exciting!!! I hope that your next life steps (marriage and the new start up) are wonderfully successful. I will miss your training, experience, encouragement and motivation. Wishing you much success and looking forward to visiting!
Congratulations, that is very exciting! I wish you guys all the best!
Congratulations! How exciting for you guys! Lookind forward to seeing the wedding pictures and hopefully a visit to the new box! Good luck with everything!!!
On a side note, I did well up reading this:)
Wow, congrats guys! Mixed emotions here. Kurt, your energy and good-natured attitude will be missed! You are always willing to offer your encouragement and your belief in my potential. Thanks for that, dude. Kacie, I'll miss the chase you brought to every wod - you are a true 'triple threat' (beauty, brains, brawn - no hippo). No doubt I am a better athlete because of your presence. You've both left your mark at Apex and will certainly be missed. Keep bringing the same fire and enthusiasm to your new box at SMC and there's no doubt you will succeed! Much love, Tbone.
A sappy good-bye turned into a corny poem...
"Farewell to Kacie and Kurt"
We all know that it's gonna hurt
To say good-bye to Kacie and Kurt.
Our Apex family they have been
But now a new chapter begins.
Kutty raised our deadlift max
while Kacie helped to tweaked our snatch.
Our form is better on squats and cleans
Thanks to these two CrossFit feigns!
So we give them our hugs and blow them our kisses
And say our Congrats to the new Mr. and Mrs.
And as you travel this new road upon it...
Just three words for you-
Stay. On. It.
Love you guys.
Tomorrow is Kacie and Kutty's last Saturday WOD at Apex.
The WOD was created in their honor and one you won't want to miss....be sure to wear high socks or tights....did someone say rope climbs?
I heard a lot of people are intersted? Who's actually going to sign up?
http://actriathlon.com/
It's official, I'll be attempting my first Tri.....I'm in and signed up
First of all congratulations on all accounts, Mr. and Mrs. Miller and the new box! Next, thanks for your encouragement, you are both inspirational. I have truly enjoyed getting to know you and work out next to you. I wish the two of you all of the best and have no doubt you will be a huge success at the new box! We will have to have an Apex road trip to join you for a WOD. No good byes just until next time...
Love you guys,
Terry
Congratulations on your upcoming marriage and on South Mountain Crossfit! I know a few people in Upper Perk who have been asking me where Apex is located... when I say Telford, they aren't thrilled. I'll spread the word about your new box in Emmaus! -- Christina Johns
Thank you so much everyone for the well wishes on our upcoming wedding and our new box in Emmaus! Anytime anyone is in the Lehigh valley please stop by for a wod or just to say hello. We love you all!
Sweet blog, glad I visited! Congrats bro & new sista, u guys will do amazing things with your spirit, energy, & fierce drive! Can't wait to check out the new space. Cheers to the almost Mr. & Mrs. and to your dream of SM XFit becoming an awesome reality. Love u both, Linds
Wow Bekah's poem says it all I think! Very best to both of you and given that Emmaus is where my family originates (watch out for Kratzer's, Schuster's and Jaindl's, they are crazy) I can say I can't wait to visit you when I am in town.
You guys will be AWESOME! May your new endeavor bring you many new blessings in community and life.
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