Wait, you can become better at running by NOT training specifically for running? YES. At True North Performance we improve all of your weaknesses while maintaining (and improving) your strengths.  Strength athletes become strength AND endurance athletes. Endurance athletes shave minutes off their mile splits AND gain strength and muscle. Stiff desk warriors become mobile and agile. We want you ready to run that 10k. Do that obstacle course race. Lift those bags of dirt so you can plant your garden. Let’s get ready together. Read more

With Memorial Day just around the corner, we are taking some time to reflect on some of the things that we are thankful for around us. Our military, police, and fire fighters who keep us safe. Our friends and family. The trust our community puts in us to make them strong, healthy, and able. We appreciate all of your hard work and dedication. Help us celebrate Memorial Day by joining us at any one of our classes on Tuesday, May 28 as we honor our heroes by completing the workout “Murph”. Modified variations of the workout will be available for all skill/fitness levels.   MEMORIAL DAY SCHEDULE: Saturday: Closed Monday: Closed, enjoy time with your friends and family! Tuesday: All classes: MurphRead more

True North Performance is proud to be a sponsor of the 1st Annual Bark & Brew 5K Run/Walk to benefit local rescues. It’s this Saturday… right here in Howard. How cool is that?? We will have a water station along the route. We would love to have you join us to cheer on the runners and their best friends (on 2 and 4 legs). You can go to www.barknbrewwi.com for more details. Race starts at 9:00 am!Read more

NATIONAL HIGH FIVE DAY  •• Did you know that high fives change lives? One crisp high five: Allows is to celebrate togetherness Tells another person that they are important and deserve your attention Is an easy way to communicate and show positive feedback •• Additionally, high fives: Boost energy Helps strengthen relationships Provides a sense of belonging Increases performance Creates an environment for growth •• It’s really difficult to be in a bad mood when serving up any variation like a high five, low five, or even fist bumps (we’ll allow it). Let a few fly today!Read more

The final winter CrossFit Open is in the books. What a crazy five weeks it’s been around the gym. You all had special moments that were unique to each of you, but each of those moments were celebrated by all. Let’s look back at this worldwide, five-week competition that you all took part in. For some of you, this was your first Open. Maybe you didn’t really know what the Open was, but you decided to do it anyway. Or you’ve participated in the Open before, and you knew exactly what was ahead for you. Whichever group you fall into, one thing is the same: You all welcomed the challenge and pushed yourself/each other to higher levels that wouldn’t be achieved by yourselves. There is no debate: The energy in the gym during Open workouts is unlike any other. Everyone got to experience their own shining moment. Those moments came...Read more