Today we have a guest post from Ed Sui. Ed and Katherine Sui have been long time members of CFH and we could not be more excited to tell you about their next venture!
3…2…1…. – GO! Those are the words that both cause panic and excitement as I commit to give every WOD my 100%. Whether it be for the daily WOD, an in house competition, or a local throwdown, I love that everyone gets to participate on that 8-22 min journey of pushing, performing, overcoming, and breaking-through-to-the-other-
I joined the CrossFit Federal Hill community in February of 2013, that’s Almost 3 years ago (it’s really about 2.5, but 3 is good rounding number). Geo and Brian had ventured into this quasi-cult like workout methodology that was sweeping the nation by storm, they had a bold and beautiful dream that they wanted to create a space where the values that hang on banners in the back that read “community” “strength” “beastmode” and “integrity” ring loud at CFH, and guess what – they pulled it off! Not only does the box truly embody those values, but the box is thriving and simultaneously building the type of community and friendships that extend far beyond the four walls of CFH.
I also have always wanted to start a business, and I wanted to replicate what I saw at CFH to be a very powerful and positive environment, where people could come along one another and share a few moments in life, make great friends, and work toward their goals…so, like Geo and Brian, I had the desire to start something unique and foster a strong sense of community. Many business ideas came and went……
But in April 2013, Katherine and I went on a first time ever vacation ALONE since having kids, to Puerto Rico. During this time we both took some time to dream about the future. An idea was born as we came to the conclusion that a coffee shop would be the ideal business to foster the type of communities that we wanted. Our coffee shop would incorporate many of things we love; Coffee, Ice Cream, Community, Music, Art, and Business.
Because of all the great things that have taken place at CFH, and how much we have grown to love our CFH community, I want to extend a special offer available only to CFH members for our preview day tomorrow Saturday, September 26th! There are coupons on the front foyer printed out for everyone to enjoy 30% of your entire ticket, coffee/teas, matcha, kombucha, pie (not paleo), Paleo bars, ice cream and yogurt from grass-fed cows (again, not paleo), vegan chocolate, and more. We want to welcome you with open arms and hope our shop would be another place you can call home pre or post WOD.
Thank you for now and let’s crush another WOD tomorrow!
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