Walnut Creek HYROX Athletes Take on the NorCal HYRBRID Classic in Lafayette

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Walnut Creek HYROX Athletes Take on the NorCal HYRBRID Classic in Lafayette If you've noticed more sled pushes, SkiErgs, rowing intervals, and running at CrossFit Sweat Shop lately, there's a good reason. Tomorrow, many of our athletes will…

Best Trail Running Near Walnut Creek: Why Redwood Trail in Moraga Is One of My Favorite Local Runs

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When people ask me for recommendations on the best trail running near Walnut Creek, there are quite a few great options depending on what you're looking for. Some trails offer sweeping views of Mount Diablo. Others are great for longer training…

The Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail: One of the Best Trail Runs Near Walnut Creek

If you're looking for one of the best places to go running near Walnut Creek, it's hard to beat the Lafayette Reservoir Rim Trail. Whether you're training for your first 5K, preparing for a HYROX race, or simply looking for a scenic place…

CrossFit for Beginners: You Don’t Need to Be Fit Before You Start

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A lot of active adults are interested in trying CrossFit but never take the first step. They run, lift weights, attend fitness classes, hike, cycle, or work out on their own. They are not completely new to exercise. Still, when they think…

HYROX Walnut Creek: Training, Simulation & How to Prepare in the Bay Area

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If you’ve been searching for HYROX in Walnut Creek, you’re not alone. HYROX has quickly become one of the fastest-growing fitness races in the world—and more and more people in the Bay Area are looking for ways to train for it, try…

HYROX Walnut Creek: Experience a HYROX Simulation Without Leaving the Bay Area

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Curious about HYROX… but not ready to book a flight, hotel, and full race weekend? You’re not alone. That’s exactly why we’re bringing the experience to you. CrossFit Sweat Shop—an Official HYROX Training Club in Walnut Creek—is…

How CrossFit Prepares You for HYROX (Anaheim Recap)

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This past weekend, over 20 CrossFit Sweat Shop athletes competed in HYROX Anaheim, putting their fitness to the test in one of the fastest-growing endurance-style fitness events in the world. Aside from Carmine, Robin, Rikus, and Jen, this…

The 2026 CrossFit Open: Why Walnut Creek Athletes Should Join the World’s Biggest Fitness Event

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The 2026 CrossFit Open runs from February 26th through March 16th, and if you’ve been waiting for a spark to restart your fitness routine, this is it. Whether you live, work, or train in Walnut Creek, the CrossFit Open is one of the best ways…

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Kirkwood Day Trip - a.k.a. Personal Health Day I just got off the phone with your boss, I let him know you won't be working on Wednesday Feb. 21st.  At first he wasn't having it, but then I reminded him the importance of "personal health…