Monthly Newsletter // October 2025

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Happy October! We have a lot to celebrate and look forward to this month. We’re nearing the end of Cycle #8, celebrating strong performances from our athletes at the Race to Wrigley 5K and Rumble on Ravenswood, and looking forward to our Halloween Party. 

Read on for all the goods, plus a feature on Coach Chandler!

ICYMI: New photo dumps are here! Shout-out to Coach Drew for the amazing photography. 📸

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Coach’s Corner: Meet Coach Chandler! 

Get to know the coaches who make our Community Strong. This month we’re catching up with Coach Chandler Lundgren-Clark, who joined Defined in 2023 and our coaching staff in 2024.
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Watch the video below and read her bio here to learn more about Coach Chandler’s passion of helping others on their fitness journey.

WATCH: Meet Coach Chandler!

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We Raced…
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…We Rumbled

Congrats to all who participated in the Race to Wrigley 5K and/or Rumble on Ravenswood in September! Way to push yourself and represent Defined — you make us proud.

Congrats to Konnor Browne who ran an incredibly fast 5K in 19:33 with a 6:18 mile pace! He placed 19 overall out of 5,000. Way to go!

Congrats to Coach Chandler and Coach Emily for standing on the top of the podium in the RX division at the Rumble on Ravenswood.

The Scaled Women’s division was a clean sweep 1st, 2nd and 3rd place for Defined Women! Way to go.
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1st RX: Coach Chandler, Coach Emily

1st Scaled: Natalie Lang, Emma Welch, Emily Tucci

2nd Scaled: Tara Murphy, Izzy Lundgren-Clark, Alexandra Modica

3rd Scaled: Sarah Smith, Juliana Lockwood, Helena Whittaker

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Defined Halloween Party: Save the Date! 

It’s official: the Defined Halloween Party is on! Mark your calendars for Saturday, November 1: 7-10 p.m. Location and ticket information coming soon. Friends welcome!

Registration Link Coming Soon!

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Fall Apparel Launch Coming Soon!

Get ready! We’re launching our Fall Apparel Sale soon, featuring the new “Vintage Varsity” collection. From cozy crewnecks and pajama pants to gym-ready muscle tanks and a reversible pinnie, this collection has something for everyone. Keep an eye out for the sale link soon! 
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A Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit: What to Do in Your First 3 Months at Defined 

New to CrossFit or our community here at Defined? Welcome! We’ve put together a roadmap for your first three months.

A Beginner’s Guide to CrossFit: What to Do in Your First 3 Months

Let’s Connect! Upcoming Events at Defined

BRING-A-FRIEND DAY!

Friday, October 24‍

All class times. 

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RECOVERY YOGA

Every Sunday‍

10:15-11:15 a.m.

Sign up in PushPress! 

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DEFINED HALLOWEEN PARTY!

Saturday, November 1‍

7-10 p.m.

Registration link coming soon!

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QUICK LINKS‍

Goal Setting w/ Coach Robert!

Personal Training

Physical Therapy w/ Dr. Elvis!

Defined Recovery Club

Defined Mobility

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Thanks for making our Community Strong. 💪🏼

Team Defined

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