Thunderbuddy Throwdown 2026: A Birthday Celebration, a Big Weekend and £2,539 for SAMH

Hello Fortius Family, What a weekend that was. Our 10th anniversary celebrations brought 48 competitors together for Thunderbuddy Throwdown 2026, alongside a weekend of CrossFit Semi-Final tests, a brilliant Kids Showcase and plenty of support from the sidelines. There were close finishes, first-time competitors and people giving up their time to help everything run smoothly. […]

Coach Abby Gifford Joins the Fortius Family

Hello Fortius Family, We’re delighted to welcome Abby Gifford to the Fortius coaching team. Abby joined us on 20 July, bringing a wealth of coaching knowledge and competition experience to our gym in Cambuslang. She holds both CrossFit Level 2 (CF-L2) and British Weightlifting Level 2 coaching qualifications, adding further experience to the team supporting […]

Summer Grindstone 2025 Raises £2880 – Final Total £3,365

Wow, what an incredible way to spend the Summer Solstice, completing “The Solstice Grindstone Challenge”. Every single person should be proud of their contribution today, showing immense grit, endurance, and teamwork over 12 hours. Let’s look at the staggering numbers you all put up: Over 528,000 meters biked 🚴 Over 276,000 meters rowed 🚣 Over […]

The Summer Grindstone with Alzheimer Scotland

Hey Fortius Family Get ready to ‘Outshine the Darkness’ with us. Our Summer Solstice 12-Hour AMRAP Challenge on Saturday, June 21st, isn’t just about pushing our own limits; we’re also taking it on for an awesome cause: Alzheimer’s awareness. We’re linking our ‘Summer Grindstone’ challenge to the Alzheimer’s Association’s yearly ‘The Longest Day’ campaign. This […]

Fortius Thunderbuddy 2025 Raises £2115

Thunderbuddy Throwdown: A Day to Remember! 🎉 Hello Fortius Family, What an absolutely INCREDIBLE day. I’m still buzzing from the energy and camaraderie of the Thunderbuddy Throwdown! ⚡ First and foremost, a HUGE thank you to everyone who participated, supported, judged and volunteered. You made this event unforgettable. And a massive THANK YOU to everyone […]

Ali Crawford Joins Fortius

🚨 HUGE NEWS ALERT! 🚨 We’re beyond thrilled to welcome 4x CrossFit Games Athlete and 2022 CrossFit Games Masters (40-49) Champion, Ali Crawford to the Fortius Coaching team! 🤩 Ali brings a wealth of top-tier competition experience, expert coaching knowledge, and a contagious passion for helping you smash your goals. 🏆 We’re super excited to […]