CrossFit Iliad

Coming together to honor those who served❤️

Congrats Eric and Aubre!

Eric
I started CrossFit almost a year ago. The gym I managed and coached at devastatingly closed down and I needed a place to call home. I had always wondered what CrossFit was all about, so I gave it a try and immediately was hooked. The WODs are much different than what I was used to, but I love the challenge. My current goals are to continue working towards doing more Rx WODs, and to participate in more comps. After competing in my first one in April, I’m hooked! I’d love to compete each month for the rest of 2024 if I’m able.

Aubre
I started to explore the world of CrossFit last Fall after a year away from the gym and a regular fitness routine. Unfortunately I had a stroke in September of 2022 and needed to take a pause from gym life. My wife, Aubre, had tried Iliad and loved the coaches and community of members. She suggested I try it out to see what CrossFit was all about. My goals started with a simple focus to get back to a regular fitness routine. I’ve become more comfortable with the movements and have reset my goals to include more challenges like the Festivus Games competition that was completed this month.

Here’s to being more focused, deliberate, and strong for your future self.

Putting in the work💪

We know it’s early, but mark your calendars! Friday December 1st is the Iliad Christmas Party! More information will be provided as the date gets closer.

Iliad teams are ready for fitness!

See you tomorrow athletes! 🩵

Come support our Iliad community this Saturday! CrossFit Iliad is hosting C4K put on by Organización de Amigos🫶

Iliad Teams
Parisjat & Ashley
Freddie & Winton
Jess M. & Jaclyn
Kim & Molly B.
Faith & Jen
Marcus & Ryan G.
Joe & Nate

Soaking up the sun☀️🕶️

October Athlete of the month! Congratulations Sara!

I came back to the CrossFit world apprehensively after my current gym closed abruptly and without notice. I needed a place and knew a couple people from my gym were trying out Iliad. From the moment I stepped foot into Iliad I knew I wouldn’t leave. I was welcomed with open arms and a safe, loving environment. The Coaches have been nothing but supportive and push me to be better with each class. They also check on me and make sure I’m ok without yelling or getting in my face :) I absolutely love the community and it’s honestly the highlight of my day. I have some major weight loss goals ahead and I’m right on track with those. I also would love at some point next year to do my first CrossFit competition! 😬 Looking forward to the future and spending it with people that care about my well being! 🫶🏼

Happy Birthday Coach Jessie! The Iliad community wishes you the best day ever🫶

Getting that accessory work in!

If you are a CrossFit Iliad member it is time to share your fitness experience with others! October 14th-20th is bring a friend week!

On October 14th Doctor Ryan Gloeckner will be providing soft tissue treatment for members and friends.

Please message Coach Zach before brining in a friend!

Our Iliad fam can do it all! Congratulations on completing the Portland Half Marathon!

Send off workout for Arnaldo. You will be missed!

Be like Coach Erik and please clean all of your equipment after each use! (P.S. don’t spray the screens, we want our cardio machines to last forever)

Snatching away!

Exciting news Iliad community! All members have been given access to the Adidas Employee Store. Starting September 29th and ending October 25th. All you need is a photo ID and your SugarWOD profile.
Talk to Coach Zach for any questions!

Our teams are crushing today!! So proud!

Congratulations to Sami! She is our amazing athlete of the month🫶🤍

My Crossfit journey has been a bit inconsistent.  I played lacrosse at Savannah College of Art and Design, graduating in 2018. After having practiced 6 days a week and being on the road most weekends I was excited to take a break from sports but didn't realize how hard it would be to find a routine. After college I was living in Kennesaw, Georgia, and took a year off from fitness. My old teammate Lauren dragged me to a Crossfit class, and I ended up getting hooked. I loved having a community again, but Covid made it difficult to stay in a routine. 

I ended up moving back to Oregon in 2021 and joined Iliad. I started coming a few days a week but when winter hit, I started coaching High school lacrosse and had a hard time making it to class. Even when I take a 3-month break, I am always welcomed back to Iliad. Coach Jessie, Zach and Erik have made it such a fun environment and have really helped me improve my lifts. I love going to the 5 am class even if I am half asleep during the warmups.  I am so grateful for the new friends I have made and to have a support system again.

Hey Iliad Fam! Come support our amazing athletes competing at Wodtoberfest Saturday the 16th. We have four teams competing this year!

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Those post workout feels….🫠

Happy Labor Day! Thank you for showing up and working hard!

Congratulations to Elizabeth for completing a half marathon! The Iliad community is so proud of you!

Giveaway! Starting September 1st sharing an Instagram post on your profile at CrossFit Iliad will receive you one ticket into a raffle.

Tag Iliad in a post (max once a day) and be entered for a chance to win one of three prizes!

Post should be at CrossFit Iliad and should tag

Starts September 1st. Ends September 30th. Winners will be announced October 6th.

DM us or ask a coach with any questions! Happy posting:)

Working on that clean form! Nice work 8:30!

Congrats to our Hood To Coast Relay runners!! The Iliad family is proud of you all💪🤍

Thank you to the Iliad community for an amazing barbecue! We appreciate you all!

Reminder!! The Annual CrossFit Iliad Barbecue is tomorrow starting at 1pm. Burgers & Hotdogs provide. Please bring a side, dessert, or drinks! All families welcome. Can’t wait to see you there🫶

‼️Attention Iliad Community‼️ With the temperature rising, make sure you are drinking plenty of water pre and post workout. Stay hydrated & cool this week!

// AUGUST SPOTLIGHT ATHLETE: KIM HUBBARD //

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I wandered into my first crossfit class over Memorial Day weekend in May of 2013. I don’t remember what my very first wod was, but I vividly remember my second one. It was Murph, and in a sick and twisted way I was hooked. I loved the way pushing myself in the workouts made me faster and stronger. In 2015 I got my L1 certificate and spent several years as a coach as well. I enjoyed coaching other athletes and watching them overcome fears and doubts to achieve their goals. 

In Nov of 2019 I excitedly joined CrossFit Iliad, excited for Jessie and Zach’s new venture. 

However, in the beginning of 2020, a promotion at work sent me to nightshift and no matter how I tried, getting into Iliad (or working out generally) just wasn’t happening. I tried to find some sort of consistency working out on my own around the chaotic schedule, but it was extremely challenging. Despite not being a member of Iliad during this time, I continued to follow them and cheer them on from afar, as they successfully managed to survive opening a gym during probably the most difficult time in history to do so! 

At the end of 2022, I found myself back on a normal(ish) schedule and out of shape, needing to do something to get myself healthy again. I reached out to Jessie and Zach and decided to commit to trying to make it work. I haven’t looked back. I find myself going to bed each night looking forward to getting up for the 6am class. I like to get there a little early and watch Molly B in the 5am to decide how hard the workout is going to be that day 😂 

I’m thankful for the Iliad community and the opportunity to push myself daily to be better.