raincity athletics
I opened raincity athletics august of 2013 and have been running it ever since. It's been a helluva journey with a lot of lessons learned that I hope others can learn from my experiences.
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2026 Jonah Memorial Workout
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Raincity Athletics Community Code of Conduct
the rules we live by at raincity, version 3.2. inclusive by default, accountability over intent, kindness as the floor. open-source so anyone can borrow.
Sound Proofing a Gym - The Story of the Raincity Floor
fifteen years of trying to solve gym vibration (NOT noise). turns out prep beats complexity. level the concrete, glue your underlay strips, screw it all down.
Raincity Recommends - Local & Small Businesses
the running list of local + small businesses our team, members, and community keep recommending.
Insaltd - Best electrolyte & hydration mix you can get!
the only hydration mix with enough actual sodium to matter. less salty than LMNT, no fake sweeteners. local.
#RaincityJonah: Our Newest Benchmark Workout
The annual Labour Day benchmark honoring Jonah, with three levels representing his fitness journey.
Jonah's Journey with Raincity Athletics
jonah came in after a brain tumour and rebuilt motor control with a barbell. he passed in july 2025. his resilience is the thing we keep.
Jonah's Story, and the First Annual #RaincityJonah
How a 12 year old battling a brain tumor became the most inspiring RAthlete to walk through Raincity's doors.
The First Decade, Raincity's Zenplanner Wrapped
ten years of raincity in numbers. 1,878 athletes, 161,207 logged results, $50k+ raised for special olympics, 75 dogs. never tried to be the best gym, just a welcoming one.
Why Supporting Local is More Important than Ever
small businesses don't just sell stuff, they care about the community. wear their gear, tag them, send referrals, give honest feedback. it's a two-way street.
IF3 World Championships & The Raincity Community
the if3 world championships, and what raincity showed up looking like.
Waving Bye to the Last 10 Years at Raincity
A decade of buyouts, lawsuits, and a pandemic - and finally having time to remember why I love this.
Excited for the Future of Raincity (Yes, Really)
The honest math of a post-pandemic gym, three exit options, and the sublease that saved the dream.
Welcome to Raincity 3.0
raincity 3.0. four group programs under one membership, monthly sessions instead of weekly, saturday throwdowns and monday comp prep. workout tracking back on zenplanner.
Shaving My Beard for Movember (Send Help)
5 workouts in 5 hours, a section of beard gone after each, for the men dying way too young.
Ask the Frontline: A Raincity EMS Town Hall
Supporting frontline workers by actually asking them: a re-opening town hall with EMS RAthletes.
Why Raincity Athletics is no longer a CrossFit® Affiliate
raincity dropped its crossfit affiliation to own the brand direction. functional fitness is still the work, just without the licensing fee. registering as a weightlifting, powerlifting, ff club instead.
Community Is Bigger Than Any One Gym
12 years of CrossFit history and why the community was never tied to a single brand or set of walls.
What #PRIDE Means to Me
Privilege, being comfortable in your own skin, and strutting to Todrick at Raincity's Pride fundraiser.
Why I Love What I Do (Catch-Up Edition)
Remembering your why at hour 16 of the day, and the Aussies who made Raincity home for a year.
Raincity Athletics at the CrossFit Games West Regionals - Recap
charli, janel, and taryn at the 2017 west regionals, three first-timers. coach liz on the prep, the gymnastics, and executing the plan when no barbell shows up.
Pride of a Coach: James at the CrossFit Games
The essay Instagram cut off: expecting more from your athletes than they expect of themselves.
From a Squamish Gymnasium to 300,000 Athletes
Sectionals 2010 with 20 spectators vs Open 15.5 at home with 50+ RAthletes, and learning from a bad finish.
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