If you walked into my gym on a Friday night over the past few weeks, you might have thought you stumbled into a championship sporting event. Music blasting, people cheering at the top of their lungs. The energy is electric.
That’s because we just wrapped up the 2026 CrossFit Open.
For those who don’t follow CrossFit, the Open is basically our “Super Bowl.” It’s three weeks of workouts that you can’t prepare for because they’re announced just the day before you complete them. It’s a true test of your fitness each year—and if you’re a CrossFitter, you know people take it very seriously.
But more than a fitness test, it’s really about community. For three weeks each year, our gym family comes together to cheer each other on, participate in our fun theme nights, and celebrate every single effort. The exhaustion I feel as a gym owner at the end of it all is very real (and the same goes for our entire coaching team!), but it’s the best kind of tired. We’re incredibly proud of our athletes for pushing themselves—and their teammates—to be better.
It’s honestly hard to explain the emotions of watching a gym full of people yelling, cheering, and encouraging their friends through those final seconds of a workout each week. In CrossFit, they call it “Open magic,” and I can confirm… the magic is very real during those few weeks.
And now that the Open is behind us, we’re diving straight into Women on the Move Conference week! This year marks our 5th annual WOMC, and believe me when I say we truly spend an entire year planning this event. At this point, we’re working on all the fun finishing touches—like centerpieces (I cannot wait for you to see what we’ve come up with… hint: cowboy boots + florals at the beautiful Legacy Stables & Events). This conference is one of my absolute favorite days of the year and something that truly fills my cup. Be sure to follow along on social media @forsythmags as we share highlights from the day…and of course we’ll feature plenty of photos in our May issue!
We’re also thrilled to feature Triad Cushion Factory on our cover this month—just in time to get your outdoor living space ready for spring. I don’t know about you, but relaxing on my porch furniture is one of my favorite parts of this season. Their team will walk you through every step of choosing the perfect fabric and style to refresh your space.
Another reason I love spring? It means summer is right around the corner. And if you know me, you know I absolutely love my lake time in the summer—nothing beats a day out on the boat. If you’re hoping to spend more time on the water this year, you’ll want to check out Adventure Boat Club at Lake Norman (just about an hour away!).
Be sure to read this issue cover to cover…we’ve packed it with content you won’t want to miss. And in my totally unbiased opinion, there’s nothing quite like flipping through a magazine while enjoying a little beautiful spring weather.
Wishing you an incredible April!
All my best,
B
