About Us

Forged Texas is the result of two unlikely fellows (Aaron and Jonathan) who met in an unlikely place (county jail*) and bonded over fitness.

Despite being from completely different backgrounds, holding completely different political views and having completely different interests, Aaron and Jonathan forged (haha) a friendship through the intense workouts they would complete one or two times a day while incarcerated.

Aaron, a personal trainer and respected Hyrox competitor, fantasized about creating a hybrid fitness event that allowed ANYBODY to train for and participate in, even if they didn’t have access to fancy workout equipment. Jonathan, an MFA student, enjoyed endurance running but was never particularly drawn to hybrid fitness (because of the fancy equipment needed).

Anyways, when the guards wouldn’t allow them to workout, Aaron and Jonathan began planning, sketching, writing, thinking and talking about what would go on to become the gnarliest hybrid fitness event Texas (or maybe the country, or maybe the whole world) has ever seen.

We really do believe in community, pushing limits, and proving that fitness is for everyone.

Want to know more? We’re a phone call away.








^{*we weren’t there for violent or creepy crimes, btw.}