“RCSC CrossFit…”

RainCross Fitness… AKA… RC CrossFit…

Established September 1st, 2011…

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RainCross Strength & Conditioning…

Established March 1st, 2018…

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RCSC CrossFit…

R(ain)C(ross)S(trength)andC(onditioning) CrossFit…

Established 1.24.2019…

“That Ragged Ol’ Flag…”

Those Flags… The American Flag was given to me as a “Thank You” while I was in Iraq… The California Flag, which is not pictured, was a simple gift from my Mother just because she knows I’m proud of where I come from… The POW/MIA flag, that was a gift from Lena. Everytime I start to think that one more Burpee is impossible, I look up at that flag and think, “they’re are worst things in life…” The Navy Flag was a gift from Art. Thank you Sir for your time spent serving your country and now for your time spent keeping our streets safe… The Air Force Flag, which is also not pictured, was a gift from Adrian. Thank you Sir for your service to our country. And the Marine Corps Flag…

That Flag represents something to me that none of you will ever know. I remember the exact moment when I knew in my head, “I’m a Marine.” It was during “The Crucible”. A non-stop 3 and a half day training evolution. Towards the very end, I had Marines to the left and right of me falling, stumbling, crying, etc. And I remember wearing 3 Packs. My own on my back, one worn backwards so it was on my stomach and one hanging off of my right shoulder. And I remember carrying 6 M-16 Rifles. Mine, and 5 other rifles who belonged to Marines who couldnt keep up.

I remember grabbing all of that gear, and just passing people up. I mean, I was on a mission to finish first, even with all the extra weight. I remember my Drill Instructor actually being positive… He was yelling in my ear, “Atta boy Macias! Keep those dag gone boots movin’ up that hill and show these p#$$ies what a real Marine looks like.”

My first reaction was, “Oh Shit! I’m actually getting recognized for something good!” I looked behind me and my next immediate reaction was…. “Oh Shit, my brothers are falling behind!” Now, let me clear this up, this was a controlled and safe training evolution. But for me, at that time, this was War. And a Marine never leaves a Brother (or Sister) behind. So, I remember being yelled at by some A-Hole Drill Instructor to keep moving, faster faster faster. I stopped, and went back to help my fellow future Marines. As I turned back, some guy from the other Platoon (our competition), went sprinting up the Hill with just his own gear, and yea, he beat me.

I went back and made sure that I had all of my Marines and that all of us made it to the finish safe.

Then came these words from the A-Hole Drill Instructor…

“Macias! Get your F’n Ass over here now!” He asked me very politely (sarcasm), “What the F—K were you thinkin’ lettin’ that “bleep” beat you. I explained that I didn’t care about coming in first, I cared about bringing my Marines back home, alive. For the first time in 3 months, my Drill Instructor, Sgt. Ramos stuck out his hand, shook my hand, and said, “If I ever have to go to War again, I pray that I go with you… You are a United States Marine, OOH-RAH!”

Well, I’m on another chapter of my life. I know its not as ‘crazy’ as the Marine Corps, but have no doubt, I still have the same heartfelt passion for what I do for you. While in the Marine Corps, my main objective was to keep my Brothers & Sisters safe. At RainCross Fitness… At RC CrossFit… At RainCross Strength & Conditioning… And now at RCSC CrossFit… My main objective is to keep you guys safe.

I can say this freely now, everyone who is joining RainCross Fitness aka RC CrossFit, I know that we have a special bond. It’s more than just “trainer and trainee”, its simply just “friend and friend”, and how beautiful is that.

I can say this freely now, everyone who is joining RainCross Strength & Conditioning, I know that we have a special bond. It’s more than just “trainer and trainee”, its simply just “friend and friend”, and how beautiful is that.

AND NOW… I PRAY… THIS WILL BE THE LAST TIME I HAVE TO “RE-POST” THIS!!!

I can say this freely now, everyone who is currently apart of RCSC CrossFit, I know that we have a special bond. It’s more than just “trainer and trainee”, its simply just “friend and friend”, and how beautiful is that.

It’s Sunday Morning… January 27th, 2019… And I Feel Fine…

I Wrote The Above Post After Leaving From CrossFit Riverside… I Remember Feeling Nervous… But “Ok”… RainCross Fitness/RC CrossFit Was Going To Be A New Journey… But Coach Ivan & I Had This Locked Down… Some People Stayed At CrossFit Riverside… A Lot Left & Came With Us… Then… A Few Years Later… I Had To “Re-Post” This As I Was Leaving From RC CrossFit On My Own… But This Time… I WAS SCARED AS SHIT!!! I Was Getting Ready To Be Own My Own (Or So I Thought At The Time…) As I Chose To Start Up RainCross Strength & Conditioning… And It Turns Out… I WAS NOT ON MY OWN!!! So Many People… Athletes… No… So Many Friends & Family Came With Us (Danielley & Myself…) And So Many Friends & Family Came Back Who Had Left RC CrossFit To Start This New Journey… It Was A Rough Start… Demoing Be Done While Classes Still Had To Be Ran… No Electricity… No Bathrooms… But Slowly But Surely… Day By Day… The Station Was Transforming Into What It Is Today… I Love Coaching… Coaching Is Fun… Owning A Business Is Hard… And I Thank God Everyday For Danielley… She The Woman Behind The Scenes Who Really Does Make Everything Run!!! But I Love What I Do… Some Days Are Stressful… Some Days Are A Walk In The Park… Hell… Some Classes Are Stressful… And Some Classes Are A Walk In The Park… But No Matter What… At The End Of The Day… When I Lay In Bed With My Wife… I Can Close My Eyes & Know That I Have A Pretty Good Life Filled With Amazing Friends & Family Who I Get To See Everyday…

So As I “Have” To Re-Post The Above… This Time… I Just Feel… Happy…

Honestly… It’s Just Another Day…

There’s Not Going To Be Some Big Dramatic Crazy Change Just Because We Now Officially Have The “CrossFit” Name… It Just Means That We Can Throw Around The Word “CrossFit” And I Don’t Have To Worry About Being Sued… Yea… It’s That Serious!!!

Our Home Is Always Going To Be “The Station”…

But Call Us What You Want…

RainCross Strength & Conditioning…

RCSC CrossFit

RainCross Strength & Conditioning CrossFit

RainCross S&C CrossFit

RainCross CrossFit

Or My Personal Favorite…

RainCross…

That Really Has Always Been My Goal…

If Someone Asks Where You Train Or What You Do…

If You Can Just Say “RainCross”… And They Know What Your Talking About…

Then We’re Doing Something Right…

So Again… The Biggest Changes Coming To RainCross… To The Station…

New Shirts (Don’t Forget To Put In Your Orders… This Wednesday Is The Deadline!!!)…

New Stickers…

New Signs…

New Website…

And Now You Can Tell All Your Friends & Family That You “Do CrossFit” Instead Of Having To Explain What “Strength & Conditioning” Is…

But In All Seriousness… Thank All Of You Who Have Been Apart Of RainCross Since Day One… Thank All Of You Who Came Back To RainCross After Being MIA… Thank All Of You Who Found RainCross By Accident & Chose To Stick Around… Thank All Of You Who Came To RainCross From Other Gyms…

Just Thank All Of You….

Long Term Health & Fitness…

Strength & Conditioning…

CrossFit…

Either Way…

We’re All One Big RainCross Family…

Thank You…

RainCross Strong!!!

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“That Ragged Ol’ Flag…”

That Ragged Ol’ Flag Has Followed Me Everywhere…

Started In Iraq… Flag Not Pictured…