The Beginning
Look, I'll be straight with you - Tyrvalenverse didn't start in some fancy boardroom or with a massive investment. It started in a garage back in 2018, with beat-up barbells and a dream that probably seemed crazy to most folks.
I spent 12 years competing in CrossFit and Olympic lifting, traveled across North America for competitions, got my share of wins and losses. But what really got me fired up wasn't the podium finishes - it was watching everyday people discover what they're actually capable of when they stop putting limits on themselves.
After coaching at a few big-box gyms in Vancouver, I realized something was missing. People were just going through the motions, you know? Nobody was really pushing boundaries or building that tight-knit community where everyone's genuinely rooting for each other.
So I took the leap. Scraped together some savings, found this raw space on Burrard Street, and started building what would become Tyrvalenverse. The name? It's about creating your own universe of strength and possibility. Yeah, it's a bit out there, but that's kind of the point.
Our Mission
Building athletes who are stronger than their excuses
"We're not here to coddle anyone. We're here to help you find out what you're really made of. Every rep, every drop of sweat, every moment you think you can't do one more - that's where the magic happens."
The Journey
September 2018
The Garage Days
Started with 8 members training in a converted garage space. No heating, no AC, just pure grit and barbells that'd seen better days. Those first members? They're still with us today.
March 2019
First Real Space
Moved into a 3,000 sq ft warehouse in East Van. Finally got proper equipment, climate control, and enough room to actually run decent-sized classes without people tripping over each other.
August 2020
Pandemic Pivot
Yeah, we almost didn't make it through this one. Shifted to outdoor training sessions in parks, virtual coaching, equipment rentals. Our community showed up big time - that's when I knew we'd built something real.
January 2022
Championship Success
Three of our athletes qualified for the CrossFit Games Semifinals. Not bad for a gym that started in a garage, right? This put Tyrvalenverse on the map as a serious athletic training facility.
June 2023
Downtown Expansion
Opened our flagship 8,500 sq ft facility on Burrard Street. State-of-the-art equipment, dedicated Olympic lifting platforms, recovery room, the works. This is the space we'd been dreaming about since day one.
October 2025
Today & Beyond
We've got 200+ members, a coaching staff of 8, and we're just getting started. The goal hasn't changed - help people discover strength they didn't know they had. That's what gets me out of bed every morning.
