Why CrossFit FLxR Exists

Ren loves to live on the edge of life, chasing the next thrill. She is an outgoing, adrenaline junkie who loves to chase challenges. She has practiced extreme and team sports including soccer, surf, swim, snowboarding and bmx riding. She continued her athletic journey and found a deep passion in strength training. She is a competitive athlete and has competed in the National Physique Committee (NPC), CrossFit and Olympic Weightlifting.
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Ren is a firefighter’s wife, a mother to a son (7) and daughter (1), a business owner, once employed by Corporate America, Co-Chairwomen for Corporate Wellness, and still a woman who understands the importance of living a fit life while juggling responsibilities. Living a fit life is a lifestyle she has a adopted, always push for greater limits while helping others do the same. She is a fitness and nutrition coach focusing on motivating others to live strong, be healthy and to inspire our future while maintaining a balanced and fit life.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 4: CF-L4
• Certified Fitness Trainer (CFT)
• CrossFit Running
• CrossFit Scaling
• CrossFit Training Pregnant & Postpartum
• Bird Box Coaching Certificate
• Burgener Weightlifting: Level 1
• The Gymnastics Course: Level 1

Micah Allen has been an avid enthusiast of fitness and sports since high school. His athletic career began on the Varsity Soccer, Track and Field teams. He began CrossFit in 2015 and has been coaching since 2019.

He and his wife Ren spend a lot of time at the box or in the garage at their home, sharing their passion for the sport of fitness. In addition to being a Firefighter, he is the father of two amazing kids and hopes to share with them his love for fitness.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
• Paramedic: PM
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support: ACLS

Matt is a competitor at heart and has been an athlete since he was five. He has played almost every sport under the sun, culminating with playing football in college. He has completed both half and full marathons and a 70.3 Ironman. Matt started doing CrossFit in 2011 out of his garage, migrated to group classes while living in Houston, and coached for 3+ years before moving to San Diego. Matt loves helping individuals of all fitness levels push their limits and improve their health.

When Matt’s not at the gym, he’s with his family of four, coaching his kids’ sports teams, sharing his passion with them, and trying to keep up with a busy schedule with two young kids.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
• Burgener Weightlifting Level 1
• Bird Box Coaching Certificate
• Precision Nutrition: Level 1

Tara has always been athletic. She grew up in Nor Cal playing Volleyball, Basketball and Softball. After college and having 2 kids she wanted to do something that would help her be the BEST version of herself and also help other people do the same.

She started coaching 8+years ago and LOVES every minute of it. She has coached all different types of classes from CrossFit, sports teams, kids/teens, personal clients and even the elderly at an assisted living complex. Whether you’re a competitive athlete or just a person who wants to live a long, healthier, balanced life, she will help you every step of the way.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
• CrossFit Kids

Prior to finding FLxR, Gina focused her energy on her running goals. Having completed several half, and eventually her first full marathon, she decided she needed a new fitness challenge. Once she found CrossFit she was hooked! It appealed to her competitive spirit and need for a community based fitness environment, where she could make friends along with gains. She now has several new goals, and is excited to help others reach theirs, too!

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
• CrossFit Spot the Flaw
• CrossFit Scaling
• CrossFit Teaching Movement
• The Gymnastics Course: Level 1

Emily is incredibly fortunate to have found CrossFit at just 13 years old, and is grateful for the ways being raised in a health driven community has shaped her life.

Originally from Boston, MA, Emily first started CrossFit with her dad in 2013. She began coaching around 2019 after moving to Washington, DC for undergrad where her years in the CrossFit community inspired her to pursue studies in nutrition science and exercise science. New to the San Diego area in 2025, Emily is excited to continue her coaching journey inspiring athletes of all abilities to move well, strive for optimal health and wellness, tap into their competitive spirit, and find a home in the CrossFit community.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
• Certified Nutrition Coach: NCI (Nutrition Coaching Institute)

Sports have always been a huge part of Bill’s life. Growing up, he played all sports available and today he actively surf, play soccer, mountain bikes and CrossFit.  His wife Kristina also has the same passion.  Their vacations always include some or all of these activities.  They have been in CrossFit together for over 10 years now.  What a blessing.  They both feel as fit as they ever have.  He is excited to take on a new role in CrossFit as a coach.  He has coached all levels of youth soccer and thoroughly enjoyed it.  He is sure that being a CrossFit coach will be equally rewarding.  Helping athletes be their very best, and to achieve their fitness goals will always be his main focus as a coach.  He loves the challenging and competitive aspects of CrossFit, but what he really enjoys the most is the comradery.  Pushing each other and supporting each other creates such a positive environment, it makes for a fun and healthy community.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
• US Soccer “D” License

Maggie has always been active, growing up in ballet, and switching to running after high-school, Looking for a new challenge beyond that, Maggie discovered CrossFit (and more recently coaching) a place where she could push her own limits while helping others do the same.

When she’s not in the gym, you’ll find Maggie outside living her philosophy of staying active. Whether it’s hiking, running trails, or taking on any adventure that gets her moving under the sun, she’s happiest when she’s outdoors and in motion.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
• CrossFit Running Course Certificate

Aaron found CrossFit in 2012 and started its journey as an athlete shortly after in 2013. In 2021 he started coaching at some local affiliates and later on he went to open his very own weightlifting gym in Mexico, the only Olympic style gym open to the general public in the country.

After 12 years of training, his fitness was put to the test in a almost fatal motorcycle accident that left him with Rhabdomyolysis, a broken hip, shattered skull and fractured arm. Thanks to the exposure to CrossFit during more than 10 years and a few titanium pieces within his body, he was able to recover from his injuries.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 2: CF-L2
• CrossFit Weightlifting
• CrossFit Running
• CrossFit Kids
• Bird Box Coaching Certificate

Katie was fortunate to grow up with personal trainer parents, so fitness has always been a big part of her life. She spent 10 years dancing, ran Track & Field in high school, and has experience with group fitness, personal training, and NPC competition. She’s a military spouse who loves being outdoors with her pups,staying active, and helping others feel strong and confident—both in and out of the gym.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• CrossFit Level 1: CF-L1
• NASM CPT
• Precision Nutrition Level 1