Rusty Allwein

Rusty began his CrossFit journey in 2017 at age 50 after more than 15 years as an endurance athlete. Originally seeking a way to become a stronger runner and triathlete, he discovered CrossFit after reading Unbreakable Runner—and quickly became curious about this unconventional approach to training. During his first year, Rusty put CrossFit to the test by blending it with triathlon training to successfully complete Ironman Maryland.

What started as an experiment soon turned into a passion. Rusty found himself drawn to the challenge, variety, and community of CrossFit, eventually trading long miles on the road and bike for the box almost exclusively. He discovered a love for tackling tough workouts alongside a group of like-minded athletes—suffering together, getting fitter together, and celebrating progress along the way.

In 2023, Rusty decided to fully pursue his CrossFit passion by earning his CrossFit Level 1 certification. Rusty finds the greatest reward in helping athletes achieve breakthroughs—whether it’s gaining strength, earning a first pull-up or rope climb, or building confidence. He believes CrossFit is more than a workout; it’s preparation for life, helping people overcome challenges both inside and outside the gym.