Staying Safe
Between 5:00 and 5:30 am a lady (non crossfit Federal Hil member) was driving down key highway when her car got bumped. She pulled over along with the other car to exchange information. She cracked her window and told the gentleman who approached her car that she was calling her husband. He went back to his car and two other guys approached the car with a gun and told her to step out of the car. She got out and they proceeded to steal her car.
She stopped in the gym and told me the story later that morning. I am writing this post for a few reasons, but the number onereason is to make sure we all remember how important it is the be vigilant, aware of your surroundings and travel in groups.
This is not meant to scare people, it is meant to help us. I have seen groups of people leave the gym together at night to walk to their cars. We highly encourage that. If you feel unsafe ask the coach to help out. They will find someone who can walk you to the car.
Be aware of things that are happening around you. If someone looks suspicious it is not your job to decide if they are or are not. That is the job of the police. Report it.
It has been a scary time in Baltimore and I want the gym to be a safe haven. I want you to feel comfortable and safe there. I will do my best to keep it that way. As a community lets stay strong, help people out and always be aware of what is going on around us.
Geo