Raising the bar on what it means to be a hungry athlete, James Lewis shares his story on evolving from acute asthmatic to CrossFit athlete. What is your story? Growing up I was a severe asthmatic which prevented me from participating in sports for the majority of my life. As I grew older, I [...]
Sommelier for Husk and staple among Charleston’s Food & Bev scene, Matt finds his third space and stays in check at Rhapsody CrossFit. What is your story? I was born in the gritty city of Philadelphia. After 27 years in the northeast, I yearned for a new climate and new challenges. A weekend visit [...]
Guest post by Mollie Lipka, Rhapsody CrossFit Member If you live in a destination city like Charleston, you know that there will almost always be drop-ins at your CrossFit box. Some you exchange friendly banter with, some you may not speak with at all. Others can have a profound impact on your life without [...]
By Adam McElveen, Rhapsody CrossFit Member I am back, baby, and better than ever! I few months ago, I shared my story with you all of starting my Rhapsody CrossFit journey despite being in the throws of chemotherapy to treat Stage III Colon Cancer. Sorry to leave you all in suspense as I drove the struggle [...]
Guest post by Kevin Thomas McCarthy, Rhapsody CrossFit Member As an avid runner and self-proclaimed athlete, I’ve belonged to many gyms across the Midwest. I’ve also never been opposed to trying all the latest fad workouts and diets at least once. So, a couple of years ago, when everyone in Des Moines was talking [...]
She is small and she is mighty - Charleston Police Officer Terry Cherry is a prime example of smarts, sass and strength in spades. What is your story? I grew up in Boone, NC and left when I was 18 to attend UCLA in Los Angeles. I worked for a French entrepreneur for 8 years, [...]
By Alan Shaw, Co-Owner and Head Coach of Rhapsody Fitness in Charleston We were half way through a classic CrossFit couplet – 10 calories on the Assault bike and 15 wall balls for as many reps as possible in 15 minutes. Alexis finished her third stint on the bike and stepped towards the wall [...]
ANYONE, NOT EVERYONE: Reb shares his story on living with Type 1 Diabetes, finding health through Rhapsody CrossFit and challenging us all to choose happiness each and every day. What is your story? Nice to meet you, I’m Reb Boyd - a 26-year-old from Columbia, SC. I went to Furman University, and I am [...]
From Boston to Charleston, Coach Owen brings an abundance of CrossFit coaching and competition experience combined with an unbridled passion for consistency and community. After watching him cue, coach and charm his way into our community, we just knew we had found the right person to help us continue raising the bar in the [...]
Coming down south for higher education, Gina DiGiacomo has come into her own as a CrossFit athlete, College of Charleston student and incredible human being inside and outside the box. What is your story? Originally from Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, I was a competitive gymnast for most of my life up until the end of my [...]
