Member Spotlight

August 2021 Russ BrabecRuss has been a consistent member of our 6am crew for almost 3 years! It is that consistency that has been the definition of his success inside the gym. But his successes go far beyond these walls.••"Before I joined CrossFit Fondren, I was in a very dark place. Objectively and on the surface, I had everything going for me: a career, marriage, and a newborn son. But, internally, I was an emotional wreck with a substance abuse problem. After being checked into treatment, I fell even deeper into debilitating anxiety and depression and wasn’t sure I would ever be able to escape it.During the course of treatment, one of my caregivers suggested CrossFit and pointed me in the direction of CrossFit Fondren. I’ve never been a stranger to working out, but I had never truly thought about trying CrossFit. So, to try to take a step forward for my overall well-being and in spite of my then-crippling social anxiety, I dropped in for a workout at CrossFit Fondren. It was probably one of the most impactful decisions I’ve made in my adult life. The community immediately made me feel welcome, and the intensity of the workouts has really helped me healthily exert some of my internal angst. CrossFit Fondren has become an integral part of my daily life and overall well-being, and I would recommend it to anyone.Don’t let pride or a fear of failure keep you from trying. I quickly learned that humility was a “must have.” It’s important to remember (or at least for me) that no one is judging you or your ability, and we are all here to try to get in better shape and have fun."