Drop-In Diaries
come along for the journey
Step inside affiliate doors across the United Kingdom with athlete Baylee Rayl as she drops into CrossFit gyms from London to Wales to the green hills of Scotland. In this new series, “Drop-In Diaries,” Rayl sets out to reconnect with what made her fall in love with CrossFit in the first place: the people. From local legends to first-timers, each gym visit reveals the unique spirit, grit, and warmth that make the CrossFit community what it is.
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THE EPISODES
Baylee and her family arrive in London to commence a tour across the U.K., starting with CrossFit Shapesmiths. Situated beneath the railway arches of Clapham Junction, CrossFit Shapesmiths offers a unique blend of industrial charm and community spirit. With over 190 weekly classes, a self-serve café, and even a hair salon upstairs, it's more than just a gym — it's a hub for connection.
Baylee travels from London, England, to Edinburgh, Scotland, to attend the CrossFit Level 2 Certificate Course at CrossFit Lùths in Gorebridge.
Baylee Rayl takes what she learned at the CrossFit Level 2 Course and brings it to life on the floor, starting at CrossFit Lùths in Gorebridge, Scotland.
Baylee Rayl drops into 13-year affiliate CrossFit Aberdeen — just as some of the fittest in the world, like Mat Fraser and Haley Adams, prep for the Rogue Invitational.
Baylee Rayl and her family trade barbells for bunk beds as they take an overnight train to London — and squeeze in a few tourist moments (and about 190 stairs) at the iconic St. Paul’s Cathedral before saying goodbye.
In the final chapter of “Drop-In Diaries,” Baylee Rayl wraps up her journey through the UK with visits to CrossFit 179 in Swansea, Wales, and CrossFit Bath in Bath, England — two gyms with very different vibes, but the same powerful sense of community.