2023 Changes
December 12, 2022
I am writing to inform our current members of the coming changes to our membership pricing.
News
Together We Will Endure
The competitive athlete in the Dūrātus community.
September 25, 2022
A few thoughts about competition for our Dūrātus athletes...
A Resolution on Resolutions
January 01, 2022
I have not been particularly fond of New-Year's-resolutions. They seem to be limiting in both the timeliness of their implementation as well as their desired outcome. I have never quite understood why a person would wait until the 1st of January to do something that they clearly want to do in the present moment and I have found myself bored with the 1 dimensional goals of drinking less alcohol or reading more books (which by the way are two of my pursuits this year, so please don’t think that I am suggesting these are bad). I just believe that there is a more engaging and worthwhile approach to making long lasting change.
Holiday League 2021
December 08, 2021
Come Celebrate Christmas with a workout and food! Saturday, December 18th 9:00am Community workout! This can be done with a partner or by yourself if you want. It will be mostly bodyweight movements and likely on the longer side. Directly following - we will be continue our celebration with a potluck brunch/breakfast! Bring muffins, an egg dish, fruit, a pile of sausage...whatever you want to contribute. We will provide the coffee and mimosas! For the last couple of years we have sought to partner with a local non-profit to give back to our community. As we lead up to our Christmas Celebration, we are planning to raise money for Spokane’s Eastside Reunion Association (SERA). They are located less than a mile from Dūrātus and serve our neighborhood in a variety of ways. Primarily, each summer they host a 8 week basketball camp for kids throughout Spokane. Last year they provided scholarships for the overwhelming majority of their participants. Their mission is to be a place that welcomes any/all kids from Spokane and teaches a healthy lifestyle through the sport of Basketball. Since opening, we have held the belief that Dūrātus can and should always be about more than just a perusal pursuit of fitness. So, if you have a couple extra bucks that you want to contribute, feel free to bring it in and contribute.
“So what would you say… you do here?”
April 01, 2021
Providing a clear and concise definition of our training intent.
Connection to something bigger.
March 08, 2021
Recent thoughts about our process to de-affiliate and what it means to be connected to something larger.
The Good. The Bad. And what now?
February 11, 2021
A word about some of the positives and negatives of operating in this time.
Reopening...again.
January 07, 2021
Read the following for all the details about our reopening on January 11th.
Class Registration System
October 05, 2020
This post seeks to explain and bring further clarity to our class registration system.
An Open Letter To Our Community.
June 11, 2020
I apologize at the onset, but this will be a long post. Not because I enjoy my opinions or thoughts being heard, but because what I am about to share requires more than a short definitive statement.
Covid 19 Phase 2 Protocols
May 28, 2020
After 10 weeks of mandated closure - Dūrātus is set to reopen. Given the ongoing reality of the COVID19 pandemic, how we reopen will look very different. The below will highlight our phase 2 opening framework and Business/Customer protocols.
What to do with a mandated closure
May 03, 2020
A letter to detail how I am currently processing and responding to our mandated closure.
Covid-19 Update (4/29/2020)
March 22, 2020
A month+ in, here is an update on where our community stands.
Coming Changes
October 16, 2019
Dear Valued Members, I wanted to write a quick note informing you of a few upcoming changes. As of January 1st, 2020 - our monthly membership rates are set to increase. We are increasing rates by 6-8% across the on all membership plans - this will account for a $5-$10 increase monthly. The last time we increased our rates was 3 years ago, February 2017. We certainly do not take this lightly, but with increased costs, tax liabilities, and the desire to compensate our coaches appropriately it's a step that needs to be taken. I have done some research on other gyms in the area to find that our new prices are still very much competitive (and even lower in some cases). These changes will begin occurring in January on the regular date that your payment is drawn. Secondly, we are in need to update all of our waivers. This is a practice we try to implement every 2 years or so. To make life easier - we have built the waiver into our website. In order to complete the waiver, you will first create a login and password. This makes you “active” in the system. So, in the following two months, we are kindly asking that you go to our site and fill out the new waiver. From there, we are actually now able to purchase membership plans through the site. We will work to move everyone over to the new platform, but first we need new waivers on file as only “active” members are able to make purchases. Beyond a more seamless experience, running all memberships through the website will automatically enroll everyone to receive, for free, the full programing (Dcp) that we offer for purchase to those outside of our gym community. Once you are in the system - we will help you walk through making the change to our new platform. As always, we deeply appreciate your continued business. Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions or concerns. Thanks, Kevin
Thoughts on 2019 Games
August 07, 2019
Get an inside look to the mindset of each event during the 2019 Games.
Duratus Half Marathon Group
March 30, 2019
Here is more information regarding the Duratus Half Marathon Group put on by Fuel to Thrive.
Pelvic Floor Seminar
March 04, 2019
Here you will find further information regarding the pelvic floor seminar.
Build the Base: Week 6
February 12, 2019
The last week of our health and wellness series. Learning how to be mindful.
Build the Base: Week 5
February 05, 2019
We are almost finished with our series, stay strong and keep pushing towards your goals.
Build the Base: Week 3
January 22, 2019
Week 3 of our health and wellness series, Build the Base, is live!
Build the Base: Week 2
January 15, 2019
Week 2 of our series, Build the Base, is here! Hope week 1 went well for everyone.
Salad Dressing Recipes- Fuel to Thrive
January 10, 2019
Here are some recipes from Amy at Fuel to Thrive to encourage clean condiments during our first week of Build the Base. Thanks Amy!
New Reality(ies)
December 27, 2016
Important information about the move and some changes to Dūrātus.
The Open Is Coming
July 02, 2016
First, here is a short description of what the CrossFit Open actually is: It's a 5 week competition put on by CrossFit Inc., but done at CrossFit Dūrātus. Starting Thursday February 25th, a workout will be released at 5pm. Every participant will have until the following Monday at 5pm to do the workout and post a score to the open website. This happens with the same pattern for 5 weeks. The open is truly accessible for all athletes, as there are RX, masters, teenage, and scalable divisions. Whether you sign up or not, Dūrātus will program the released open workout on each Friday during the completion. Alright, now let me tell you why I think its important.
Feed the Wolf
January 03, 2016
I have never been one for new years' resolutions. In fact, I have tended to scoff at the proposition of resolutions because I have seldom seen them followed through with in others lives. It’s very challenging to make a significant difference in actions unless there is a cognitive or value change that undergirds the difference you are seeking.
Pull-Ups for Pirates
October 11, 2015
Come join us October 24th at Crossfit Duratus for "Pull Ups for Pirates," a fundraiser benefiting the Rogers High School Football Team.
Zach
May 18, 2015
There was a tragic event this last weekend, involving one of our own. On his walk home, Zach Bermingham, was the victim of a hit and run.
Open Recap
April 06, 2015
The clock has been put back in its place, which indicates the 2015 CrossFit Open has come and gone. I must say I am astonished by the participation and effort of CrossFit Dūrātus’ members this year.
Growing and We Know It
March 10, 2015
Maybe you have noticed; certainly you have if you regularily attend the 5:30am or 5:00pm, some of our classes have gotten pretty big. Almost unwieldly. Now, the energy and intesity and excitement contained in a class of 20+ excercisers is really fun. Almost intoxicating, but classes of this size all the time are not our ideal.
Crossfit Open And Competition
January 29, 2015
Many know this, some may not, but CrossFit is both a methodology of fitness and a sport. The methodology of fitness is what we see every day in the gym ...
Welcome Baby Remi
November 04, 2014
Welcome to the Dūrātus community Baby Remi! Congrats to Coach Cole and his wonderful wife, Abby!
Fall Events
October 12, 2014
There are several things coming up this fall…see the below to see whats upcoming:
Blake's Banditos
September 18, 2014
CrossFit Dūrātus is not just about fitness. Its about life transformation and the betterment of the community.
1 Year Anniversary Party
June 12, 2014
In early August we will be celebrating 1 year of CrossFit Dūrātus and we couldn't think of a better way to celebrate than with a camping trip!
DŪRĀTUS Summer Exercise League
June 08, 2014
This summer we will be starting an intra-gym team competition.
June Brings Changes
June 01, 2014
You will notice that the regular nightly post looks a little different. What is "CP" you might ask - well it stands for competitor's piece.
The End Of The Open
April 03, 2014
I have never been one to use writing as a vehicle to express my feelings about something. I have tended toward the spoken word much more than the written.
Crossfit Competition Season
January 27, 2014
The CrossFit open is the beginning of the annual crossfit competition season. It's a competition open to anyone in the world - taking place over 5 weeks (beginning February 27th). Each week, a new workout will be released on Thursday evening ...
Things Coming Up...
December 12, 2013
TWO THINGS: 1. VERTŌ 2. FIRST ANNUAL CFD POST CHRISTMAS DINNER!
FORT KNIGHT FILMS': THE DIRECTORS CUT ABOUT CROSSFIT
August 21, 2013
It was a privilege to be a part of Travis Knight's newest project. He is an incredibly talented film maker and owner of Fort Knight Films in Spokane, Washington.
On To California
June 10, 2013
Last weekend the CrossFit Spokane Valley team (of which I am a part) competed in the Northwest Regionals for a chance to go to the CrossFit Games this summer.
The Crossfit Games Are Happening
May 23, 2013
I have the great honor of being a part of the crossfit spokane valley team this year. On May 31-June 2 we will be competing at the northwest regionals.