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Scott Switzer
I am an average Joe who loves to do Functional Fitness, loves fitness as a sport. I started my journey at over 500 lbs have lost over 200 lbs and struggle with weight everyday. This is my journey of healthy living and exercising in a larger body. My Friends Amy Rudawsky, Charlie Otey and Cat Scherer and I talk with people in and around the sport of fitness as well as share our opinions about the news of the day.
This is the Intro episode as we discuss how and why Hattie goes to Bali to coach in the offseason, what this does for her and how she impacts the people on the Island.
We follow the journey of Scott's Fitness and Nutrition and he gets back to fighting weight.
These are short thoughts that Scott Has about the sport of CrossFit and/or things going on in life.
CrossFit publishes a rule book yearly under that darkness of night. How about a permanent rule book with a rules committee that reviews the rule book yearly and proposes changes? or better yet let's add movement standards to the book. This could change everything?
We are reading the Bible in a Year and discussing the reading every Sunday evening
We talk a lot about Balaam and his talking donkey, why was it confusing? Why does the Donkey have more faith than Balaam?
Get stopped at a red light? what do you do?
Scott looks at the concept of "Community" and how this has created a false belief that CrossFit cares about your opinion and what you/we have to say.
We catch up with Daniel, what was it like to be Mentored by Matt O'Keefe? How was being the equipment Manager for two D1 Schools helped him find his passion. Being surrounded by amazing people like Matt O'Keefe and Dylan Malitsky helped him grow. Daniel is going to be a girl dad in a few short months and so much more.
Casey has won 22 of 23 Test at the CrossFit Games. What is next for him, what do the wins mean to him, how does this affect his coaching? We talk family, coaching, growing the adaptive division, and so much more.
The Crew gets together to discuss the upcoming offseason and what it could look like? We talk belching on mute (Hopefully) Smelling bad after a hike. Change Plate Tricks, Kari Pearce and Mitch McClune got married, Spencer Panchik Got married and what if someone threw a lot of money behind an alternate CrossFit League/Championship? Plus as always, you the viewers have a say in which direction the show goes, see you all there.
We are coming together to read the bible in a year. We are using the Bible App to guide us through reading the bible in less than a year. If you are interested hop on and see what we have going on. We are a welcome place for everyone of all faith levels.
We are so Excited to have Jamie back and get her input on everything happening in CrossFit. We also talk to the organizers of METCON RUSH. Where do we want the next CrossFit Games to be? What is going on with the Documentary
We just concluded the CrossFit Games, now how do we proceed forward, what does the next year look like?
push up challenge in September. No tracking until after surgery on Sept 8th. Then doing accessory work to get back to body weight pull-ups.
We catch up with Jason Grubb as he comes off his fourth CrossFit Games Championship to see how this one went and what is the next step for him on his Journey? What do the rumors of change to the Master's division do for Jason's thoughts moving forward? In addition we watch Dave Castro's reply to Jason's question live on YouTube.
What a beautiful Weekend getting outside. We dive into that and as always go where you the audience takes us. Why does charlie have a picture of an A$$ above his head, What is Murph's new trick and will Scott do a Comp with a CrossFit Executive?
photo Cred: @roseyviewphotography on IG
We met Kelly grilling chicken and steaks at the Hotel we were staying at for the Games and since that meeting Kelly has gone on to win 3 straight CrossFit Games Championships. Probably not a correlation but a really cool coincedence.
We bring in special Co-Host Jess Schobat who will share her experiences in the Media Pit and show some of her shots and we will tell some stories based on those pictures. We will also bring Jeremy Williams on to talk about the CrossFit Funky Games Hangover competition going on this weekend.
We share what we have been streaming, give recommendations and what to avoid. We also count down the top 5 Arnold Schwarzenegger Movies of all time!
We learn about how Mikey got into CrossFit, what gave him the drive to be fittest on Earth. We also dive into the way the adaptive divisions are treated by CrossFit during the Games.
Born in South Bend Indiana to average sized parents Mikey has forged a path to be an overachiever in everything he does. He did all the sports and never let anything get in his way. When he started CrossFit there was no division for him and now there is. Being an example to his son and others Mikey is going to keep crushing life, hear his story now.
We are back from the Games on the road to recovery and gearing up for our next goal. What can Scott do to work on body weight workouts and build Muscle.
We catch up with Arielle about her week at the CrossFit Games, what all this means to her, what are the next steps, how does she keep God first?
How has Dillon's role changed over time? When did you know this was going to be a special weekend? How emotional was it going into that last event. What was the moment like when you knew you had a 70 point lead going into the final event?
Photo Cred: @Roseyviewphotography
As always this is an audience lead show and we go where you all take us. We talk the Guest rotation with programming .com, Justin and Ellie talk about what happened at the Games. We talk workouts, the WHAM! documentary and Amy is becoming ordained to preform a wedding ceremony.
We are using the read the bible in a year app to read the bible in a year. You can jump in wherever you feel comfortable and discuss what you are learning.
We take a look back on the Games one final time to see how we did with our picks! What were our favorite Story lines? plus whatever you want to talk about!
The adaptive athletes that were screwed
Hits and misses
Scott’s Hits
Dave’s Press Conferences
Oly total on a Saturday Night
Kelly Baker proved cuts are dumb
The Community was back in full force
Alpacca
Vendor Village was hopping everytime I went through
Bethany
Scott’s Misses
Media Access (What are the rules, criteria, application process)
Too much Machine at the end
Too long of a break between end and awards for all levels
The Ticketing process for media
5K Community event
“Roman Would have won”
Spin Poll
Fittest American Woman in History
Clarification to YouTube Comments
Way too early surprise podium pick for next year!
Scott gets back from the Games! After his year long goal, how did it all go? Did he notice a difference? Check it all out here!
The Crew gets together to break down what we saw, what we heard and what we felt being at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. We talk "Fittest Mom" or just FIT? Roman's Injury, should it warrant "Spirit of the Games"? Dave's Vibe at the Games, the Press Conferences and So much More!!!
We wrap Up the competition, Laura Horvath and Jeff Adler win the CrossFit Games. Olivia Kerstetter wins rookie of the year, Alex Gazan wins most improved and Roman wins spirit of the Games
We break down the next to last day at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games
The 5K, Emily Rolfe, Jeff Adler, Roman Khrenikov, Jelle Hoste
Pat Vellner and Emma Lawson dominate the Intervals
Jack Farlow Lifts the whole building, Laura Horvath is STRONG
How do you know what the workout is?
How long was the 5K
Who should be most improved? Colten or Alex
How good of a weekend is Chandler Smith and Arielle Loewen Having?
The Whole crew breaks down the final day for the Age Group and Adaptives, and what the what is going on, on the Individual Leaderboard
We recap the day at the CrossFit Games. The press Conference with Don Faul and Dave Castro. Chelsea Nicholas sustains an injury we have some tight races in some of the divisions.
Scott and Jamie break down today's action on the Masters division. A few races are extremely tight a couple others are already runaways, but you probably don't know that with the type of coverage you were given to watch the age group and adaptive athletes today at the CrossFit Games. Scott argues it would have been better to not show anything than become the joke of the internet with that coverage.
Scott and Jamie checked in today, talked to some coaches and athletes as they prepare to cover the Age Group Athletes tomorrow on their first day at the Games.
Last show before we hit the road to Madison. Just getting in that last bit of CrossFit News, plus we want to give our loyal listeners a sneak peek at the new Semifinal documentary that is premiering tomorrow at 10:00AM EST
In an effort to be as fit as possible at this year's CrossFit Games Scott has agreed to do his weekly check in live right here on YouTube! This episode is not the most uplifting until the Chat lifts Scott Up on a way that is over the Moon and Means the world to him. Been a rough week but pushing through with everything he has.
Scott and Jamie discuss all that is going on in the CrossFit Space, We meet Jake Gazan, how do rookies perform at the CrossFit Games plus all the news.
Workouts announced
Pig Flip Chipper
Trek Bikes
Olympic Total
Gymnastics Skills Medley
Shut up and Scribble
Grace-
ESPN
Recap Podium Picks
Who do you want to see in the Age Groups
Stacie, Jenn, Chelsea, Rudy, Scott P, Bryan Wong, Kelly Friel, Sam Briggs, Becca
Jake Gazan
We are so excited to have this CrossFit :Legend on the Show for the first time. We explore how getting back to the Games as a mother is different than before. How did she get involved in Broadcasting, Stacie is a mom, an affiliate owner, an athlete, a broadcaster, a nutrition coach, owner of GoFar Lifestyes and so much more! We tackle what its like comparing elite Stacie to Mom Stacie and how difficult is that? CrossFit asked if she needed a rest day between competing and broadcasting? She was like... NOOOO!
Charlie and Scott Countdown their favorite Rom Com Movies of All Time and recommend what they have been watching over the last week.
The Crew discuss what is happening in their lives and have an open table discussion. We talk the VEN Diagram, Helen, Sexology, Walking through Fire, jumping over fire, Does Arnold play the same part in every movie, Jason Bateman? Kevin Costner? And whatever else comes up.
We catch up with the team that believed their way to the CrossFit Games!!! Shelby and Lauren are not only phenomenal athletes but even more amazing people. We dig into Shelby's job with M2, how the team came together, the roller coaster of emotions from Semifinals and what are they most looking forward to at the CrossFit Games? Plus so much more...
We catch up with one of our favorite people in the whole world to see what is in store for the next year. We talk hiking the Mountains, hangin in Bali, Training with Kelly Baker, working for Ascend Athlete as a gymnastics coach and now a one on one coach. We dive into the balance of being a full-time athlete and being a creative soul. and most importantly we just hang out and chat!
Scott and Jamie talk about what's happening in the CrossFit space and highlight a community event.
Meet Teddy Williams
Spin Poll
NOBULL majority interest purchased by Impact Capitol (owned by Mike Repole)
Repole Started Glaceau Beverage (Viatamin Water and Smart Water, sold to coke)
Also started Body Armour also later sold to Coke
Justin and Ellie on CP&W and Justin talking about execution (Lack of) in Semifinals
Pit Fitness Ranch - New age groups and JV Division… Still have a few open spots.
PFAA Survey Results and Meeting with CrossFit
Adam Niefert’s Response to the Portland Affiliate Gathering
Holli’s How Close was the Race graphics?
Harriett Roberts T2B Scaling option
Heat 1 App
Helen
5K
Ant Haynes
Reebok Incentive
G-Shock
More Shows next week???
We bring on Cory Leonard to count down our top 5 songs we love when they play during a workout -but may not want to admit that to our friends.
Scott finally clears the 300lbs mark. He is in groove and is headed in the right direction. However, we are going to keep this train rolling.
In an effort to be as fit as possible by the 2023 CrossFit Games Scott agreed to do his weekly check-ins with nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso live on YouTube
Scott & Charlie countdown the best 5 pieces of content that CrossFit has put out and we will give our review of the new Netflix documentary QUARTERBACK, Charlie and Scott have a lot of the same ones but in a very different order, plus they both loved the Quarterback Series on Netflix. You also get to see drunk Scott with Brooke Ence at the 17 Games!
We break down the competition, what it was like, how were the crowds, how was Rich and what was the celebration like. We talk Don Faul's Interview, Jamie's Fall Schedule, Helen is announced while we are on the air. and a ton more.
Every week the crew shares what is going on in their lives and have an open table discussion about this, that, and everything. This week we examine Don Faul's Comments on Talking Elite Fitness about coaching and the Board. Amy talks about vacationing in Mexico and bringing back an unwanted souvenir. Scott Attends a reception for Rudy Berger and so much more.
We will dive into Genesis 1 - 24 and Matthew 1 - 9 to start off this Bible Study. Join us for week 1 and Kenneth DeLapp calls in to share his story.
Amanda and I have differing opionions on Jeff Adler the CrossFit Games Athlete. I am going to tell you why 1. He will Podium and 2. Could win the whole dang thing! I present evidence from Chris Hinshaw and Jeff himself to prove my point... and I actually totally respect Amanda and all she does in this space. Go check out her YouTube Channel to get a great perspective on this CrossFit Space.
Scott and Jamie talk about the CrossFit Events of the Weekend and highlight something in the community.
Jess Schobat - Roseyview Photography
Wodapalooza So Cal
Jamie getting ready for Fresh Coast
The Cuts if it happened last year.
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Core City CrossFit Shoes
Dave’s Week in Review - Cuts/ Grips
Affiliate person on Sevan Zia Rohrbaugh
What change could we make to grow the sport?
Justin Cotler and Scott count down the top 5 Stevie Wonder Songs of all time in their Opinion. We want you to come with yours as well.
We sit down with the man who coaches so many athletes with the CompTrain camp. We talk about his athletes, his approach, and the future with all the changes at CompTrain. How does he handle the ups and downs of a competition weekend, how do you handle a developing teen athlete?
The crew gets together for an open discussion around the CrossFit Scene, we catch up with Cat, Our Workouts for the day, we reveal our team for this years CrossFit Games, We talk the Cuts, the Documentary and why we feel Crossfit has lost its north star.
In an effort to be as fit as possible Scott has agreed to share his weekly checkins with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso. After a week of allergy issues Scott slept it off over the weekend and is feeling so much better going into this week.
In our first installment Scott and Charlie will break down their ranking of all 6 (even though one of those should no longer exist) and all 3 Creed Movies for the definitive Rocky Ranking. We will also give our review of the American Gladiator Documentary now available on Netflix.
We catch up with one of our favorites in the sport of CrossFit, Rebecca Fuselier. Rebecca made the Games for the first time as an Elite Individual in 2022. However, the 2023 Games Semifinals favored the power-output athlete. Rebecca never made an excuse, put her best foot forward . . . despite coming up short. What did she learn from the experience and what does she do going forward?
We also dive into the transition from teen athlete to elite athlete and how she has made it through, why the cuts have her so fired up? Why did she start a podcast? and so much more.
Fee Saghafi has been trying to make her way back to the Games for a few years now, coming so close year after year. She made some big moves in the off-season, like joining Matt Torres and the Brute Strength Crew in Florida. That move paid dividends, as Fee books her return to Madison. She is also getting married the week after the games during a destination wedding in Mexico. What does it mean to her to have such a supportive partner. All this and so much more.
Photos Courtesy of Roseyview Photography
Jamie and Scott talk with Russ Mock from the Fresh Coast Games and hear what this small gym has put together now in its 8th year on the beaches of Lake Michigan. We also count down our top 10 teams for this season's games and talk about all the CrossFit News. Carolyne Prevost Jumps on to offer her opinion on the Cuts, Alexys D'Teole offers her opinion too. We talk the lack of communication coming out of CrossFit and how bad the CrossFit Doc is getting.
In an effort to be as fit as possible at this year's CrossFit Games Scott has agreed to do his weekly check in live right here on YouTube! It has been a wild week for Scott, all the crazy things that could go wrong have kinda gone wrong, but he is pushing through and fighting the fight.
Cooper and Lab MGMT made a huge splash with their merger, signing new athletes, becoming the preeminent agency in the sport of CrossFit . . . and they're just getting started. We sit down with Cooper to catch up on the partnership, the new athletes he brought on board, when is the best time to sign athletes, and so much more.
This episode will be to explore the interest in this bible study. Set up how it will work, Show the app we will use how to use it and how it will work for people who can't join us live. We have set up a discord channel for discussion already and everyone is welcome to join.
We catch up with the crew and find out how the holiday weekend was and maybe talk some CrossFit News. We learn from Dave's own mouth what his new role will be, we talk testing and demo team, Who might be there. We talk Qualifiers and Video submissions, People working out while smoking a J and what is the best Rocky Movie? Who is a better villian Drago or Bollo?
We are bringing back the music show and kicking it off with a 4th of July fun show that will tap into the songs that make you feel patriotic. This can be any song that gives you the feeling and proud to be in America.
Hannah came into semifinals as a backfill from the 62nd position. She starts the weekend with an amazing performance and didn't let up. After slipping a bit on Sunday she got the taste of what is possible and we found out what she is going to do to make this a consistent performance. Hannah studies body movement and got her graduate degree in BioMechanics with her thesis studying the movement quality of Isabell. She then worked with NBA Talents trying to get drafted as an internship and expanded into post physical therapy development, then one day she realized she was not cut out for the 8-5 office gig, picked up and moved to Austin, Texas, where she dove into CrossFit head first and is now never looking back.
photo cred in thumbnail @emomphoto
Scott and Jamie go through the News of the CrossFit Season, We sit down with Helen Taylor who has started Core City CrossFit Kids a program to help the Youth of Detroit. We also will rank the men who qualified for the 2023 CrossFit Games. Plus all the news that is going on in the CrossFit world.
Scott started this Journey with Cheryl at 414.6lbs, he is on the verge of breaking the 300lbs mark. Was this the week it happened? Tune in to find out.
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We catch up with the crew about their weekends, and see what is going on with our listeners. We check in with Cory to see if he qualified for the Masters Fitness Collective, Dave Castro has come to town and can Amy find him? Charlie starts a new program of body building will he complete day 2? Amy takes Murph to the "Hot Vet" and Judy wants to join her. Scot tries plumbing this weekend and binge watch The Bear! Amy is binging below deck and we talk the Flash and other Super Hero Movies.
Now that Elisa has the experience of being at the Games, what is she looking forward to the most as she enters her 2nd straight season. We catch up with Elisa about Wodapalooza, the European Semifinals and what her performance there meant to her. What is her plan for the CrossFit Games and How is she dealing with her Rheumatoid Arthritis and how is it affecting training right now?
Chelsea played in ALL the fields of the CrossFit Games season - Elite, Age Group, and Team. At one point, she thought all the roads ended. Then she gets the invite to participate in the 35-39-year-old division at the CrossFit Games. Let's hear how it all transpired from her perspective.
Jamie and Scott will sit down and talk with Mark Moss from Uplift WOD and learn about what their goals are and who they are serving. Then they will predict the final placement of the 40 individual elite females at the 20203 CrossFit Games.
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Jamie and Scott analyze the breaking news from their perspective and how it affects this year's CrossFit Games and CrossFit as a sport moving forward.What is Don's Plan? What are the good aspects of Dave coming on? What do we have to look out for?
In an effort to be as fit as possible by the 2023 CrossFit Games, Scott has agreed to do his weekly check-in with Coach Cheryl Nasso live on YouTube. We talk about the stresses of life and how that affects weight loss. Still working on protein intake and getting over 200g.
We learned earlier this year that Arielle was programming for herself as she prepared for the semifinal season. She conceded that it was uncharted waters for her. Now that semifinals ended, we are excited to hear her thoughts on how it all played out for her. She is also sharing her programming via an Instagram subscription. Join us as we dig into everything Arielle is experiencing along these new pathways.
What's new with the Clydesdale Crew, and how was Father's Day for everyone? We talk workouts, 75 Hard and Charlie is still on Day 1, Who did Amy reach out to for Muscle Up help? What is the Ninja Cremi? and do we need to get one. Plus whatever else everyone is talking about.
Abbie Domit has just a couple years' experience with CrossFit under her belt, but after a couple Semifinals, she qualified for her first CrossFit Games. We catch up with her to see how it all went down and how excited she is to get to Madison. Abbie talks about the anxiety of the first event of each comp for her, How a word from a friend before the final event got her in the right mindset and then the flood of emotions when your name is called that you have qualified for the CrossFit Games.
Kelly is back to talk about her journey from Wisconsin to New Zealand to qualify for the CrossFit Games . . . . back in Wisconsin. After a season of travel and full on commitment, Kelly has made the CrossFit Games. After attending every CrossFit Games held in Madison as a spectator she will be heading to her first as an athlete! She promises to bring the biggest crowd in Madison with friends, family and aquaintances.
On our second edition of Thursday Night CrossFit Talk we dive into the Master's Fitness Championships Online Qualifier Workouts, we Talk with Carleen Matthews about her experience with the Big Fish Foundation and Jamie and Scott Rank the Camps. We also discuss the African Mayhem Team that popped for PEDs and Ben Bergeron calls it a career.
We catch up with Triston to talk about his first year coaching individual Elite Athletes and how this first year has gone. Triston has an individual athlete and team going to the CrossFit Games. With Athletes Jacob Marlow, Savanah Averitt, Madison McElhaney, Hattie Kanyo and Kelly Baker Triston made a big splash. How did he get to this point? Where did he start and why now?
In an effort to be as fit as possible Scott has agreed to do his weekly checkins live on the air with Nutrition Coach Cheryl Nasso. Scott drops some more weight how low did he go?
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Scott solo this week, but not for long as Cory Calls in and we talk programming. We talk Masters Fitness Championship and Scott Updates everyone on his workout, what is going on in his life and the wild binge watch weekend he had.
Lauren accomplished many amazing feats in the CrossFit world, but that all pales in comparison to what she accomplished in life. We tell her story here on the Clydesdale Media Podcast. Lauren met Bella when Bella was 9 months old and Lauren was 19, Bella's Dad was in the Military and going overseas, so Lauren married her dad, became Bella's Legal guardian and began the adoption process at age 20. This is the beginning of a story with many twists and turns, that include divorce, prison, God, George and two more beautiful Daughters. Now Lauren is a CrossFit Games Athlete as a member of CrossFit Believe and she has a few more chapters to write as part of her story.
In an effort to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games Scott has agreed to do his weekly check ins live on the air with Coach Cheryl Nasso.
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We talk to the organizers of the ACC Competition in Daytona Beach, we talk about Carleen Matthews effort to raise money for the Big Fish Foundation and we have our last take on Semis. Jamie and Scott then break down 3 things they like, 3 things they didn't like and 3 surprises from this years Semifinals.
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Atlantic Coast Classic Web Site: https://theacccomp.com/
We catch up with Justin after a very successful semifinal season, what are his thoughts on the semis and what can we look for from his athletes headed into the Games. We talk Bron, Bayle, Alex, Alison, Sara and Carson plus so much more.
We finish off the 3 week semifinals season. Amy holds a Grad Party! and whatever else pops up from you the audience. Cory and Charlie keep going at it. What do we do about bar height. We are looking to spotlight local comps and are looking for suggestions.
Jamie and Scott break down the final two events of the action in Berlin. Who is in and who is out and what did it take to get to the CrossFit Games. Will Sara and Jaqueline get in, Will Muir and Vittesen stay in. Will Lazar and Moritz stay consistent and Will Fabien Benito do enough or will Dumain keep him out? Find out all of this and more in the final semifinal episode of the season
We catch up with Shelby after her amazing performance at the North America East Semifinal and get to find out how she is getting ready for her first ever CrossFit Games. We walk through the events to see where her confidence was up and where it was down. When did she know that the actually made it?
We have graduations happening all over the place, Scott is done traveling, one more week of semifinals. Cat pops in to talk about her gym and Senior week. Amy talks about the spread at Natalie's Grad Party. We talk Murph, Workouts and so much more.
We catch up with our dear friend Margaux Alvarez to see what she is up to now. We find out what lead to her taking on the Tactical Games, what she has learned and how she will get better, What does it mean for her to be called a "Legend". How is the wine business, and she has a new app called Celeste by MA that is available now on IOS.
We catch up with our dear friend Margaux Alvarez to see what she is up to now. We find out what lead to her taking on the Tactical Games, what she has learned and how she will get better, What does it mean for her to be called a "Legend". How is the wine business, and she has a new app called Celeste by MA that is available now on IOS.
We will draft our favorite competitors and see if Charlie can defend his crown. And take a look at the upcoming weekend plus whatever you all want to talk about. Charlie shows up late, Cat bangs out some HSPUs, Amy is still on the clock and Scott is just buckling up for the ride.
We will draft our favorite competitors and see if Charlie can defend his crown. And take a look at the upcoming weekend plus whatever you all want to talk about. Charlie shows up late, Cat bangs out some HSPUs, Amy is still on the clock and Scott is just buckling up for the ride.
We talk about Dubai coming up this week, Some updates on WZA and Cat is coming to C-Bus and we will do a live show to celebrate.
Coach Cheryl and Scott talk about all the good stuff that has happened over that last 2 weeks but how even too much of a good thing can be bad.
We chat with Michelle about where she is right now, what are her goals for the upcoming season, Why she is now with Matt Torres and Brute Strenth. Why did she decide not to do the LCQ this year. What is athlete burnout? and how to you pull yourself out of it.
We talk with one of the up and coming manager/agents in the sport Benji Hull. We talk about why this was the right path for him, how did he get here at such a young age and where does he see both his future and the future of the sport. How do you make the descision to Leave the company you built for a better opportunity for those you serve.
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We catch up with Dave Durante from Power Monkey Fitness. What was his journey to being an olympian, we talk about two of the coolest jobs a guy could have. How he started Power Monkey, Where they are now and what they are doing in the future including launching the new app.
We talk the Down Under Championships, SportyBeth Fall Out and its Thanksgiving week what are the plans? Who needs a new alarm clock in the group, (maybe more than 1) Plus we are giving away another C4 Prize Pack.
We catch up with our dear friend Ehea Schuerch after her amazing performance at the TTG National Championships. Plus we find out what she has been up to and her tattoos and not wanting to get the vaccine are preventing her from becoming employed in the two fields she is trained in. We learn a lot about The Tactical Games and how this is the perfect fit for Ehea
I give my thoughts on the Sporty Beth's comments about Sevan. I have thought long and hard about this and I just can't stay silent anymore.
We catch up with this savage athlete crushing her way through the Master 35-39 year old division. We find out what it is like owning a gym and trying to be an athlete. The power of having a tremendous training partner, What the next year looks like for Jamie and how much the Sevan community means to her.
The 2023 Rule Book was released today and members of the media were able to ask questions of Justin Berg and Adrian Bozman. We take a look at the major changes and the questions that were asked. We also talk about the Penis Museum in Iceland, Scott is the cutest tonight, Testosterone for all and the new Dottir Podcast plus a whole lot more.
Looking at happiness you have to be honest with yourself and know what your core values are, the more in allignment that is the happier you will be, if that is in conflict is when issues arise and happiness takes a back seat.
We catch up with the amazing Kelly Clark, not only a bad ass athlete but changing the game with a new program that is launching with the Santa Cruz FD. This is a program that allows the athlete to listen to thier body with an option for metcon or recovery 5 days a week. We also address the 2022 MACC and the 1 pt loss to miss out on the Games! What did this do for Kelly and what does 2023 hold for her.
We check in with the crew, we take a look back a Zelos Games, Review Scott's Appearance on Sevan and see where Cat is with the True Crime at CrossFit Clarity, plus who knows what else we may get into. Amy goes hiking in the snow and we chat with our friends in the comments.
We recap the Zelos Games and discuss how there are parallels to what happened this weekend with other major sports development. Plus we announce our winner of the the C4 Giveaway
On the Journey to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games Scott Does his weekly check-ins live with Coach Cheryl Nasso. This week Scott has had a crazy week and it end with a confession
We look at the workouts, The athletes and preview how you can watch all weekend. Win a C4 Prize pack by picking the winner of the Zelos Games 1 Woman and 1 Man and if they score the most of any entry you will win a C4 Prize Pack. Just make the picks in the comments of this episode by 11/11/22 at 5:00PM EST
Cat makes us go True Crime for the back half of the show. A white van, Live Crabs, a Pawn Shop, an Adult Store and liquids on the ground. What happens next?
What is happiness? How do we know how to achieve it, what are the tools to find it and what do we mean by sythesizing the moment over time? All this a so much more in this episode.
Cat produces a live sporting event, Charlie has hips that don't lie and finds out wednesday what is going on there and Scott Finds out he has something in his duct work.
We met Elena during the 2022 Semi-Finals and catch up with her now that she has made the move to Vegas, to join the Underdogs Team! We talk about why this was her choice, what was it about Justin and Keifer? Who drove with her and who stayed in Vegas with her to keep her company. We talk goals for 2023 and beyond. This girl is a Rock Star and you need to get to know her.
This is the continuing journey of following Scott's goal to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, This week Scott's Day Job through some wrenches at him, how you duck those wrenches tells the story of success.
Cat and crew sit down with the owner of VNDK8 Travis Bellinghausen to hear about life as a single dad of 3 awesome girls, what a day in the life of a guy who has a pretty huge side hustle working a full time job looks like. What the plans are for the future, and what a giving spirit and tremendous work ethic can accomplish.
Today is our 3 year anniversary and we almost forgot! We just get updates from the crew on what is happening in life. Scott and Cat just chat away for 30 minutes and I hope you all enjoy.
We recap the weekend at the Rogue Invitational, Reveal who won the Fantasy Draft and Scott Tetlow stops by to give his impressions on the weekend, plus so much more.
Following Scott's Journey to Lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is doing is weekly check in with Nutrition Coach Cheryl Nasso. This week Scott is coming off a travel weekend and had a huge drop on the scale. Why? How? What?
We recap event one the Texas Trail with Special Guest Carolyne Prevost and get her impressions of athlete check in and what she is looking forward to the rest of the weekend.
We will draft 3 men and 3 woman to build a team and go head to head over the Rogue invitational weekend. We also run through the events, do a little smack talk and chat with our listeners.
Join Scott as he talks about what it is like to be a volunteer. How in some instances it was an amazing experience and how in other cases it was not. What are the key ingredients that made the difference?
Why does our empowerment have strong moments and weak moments, are there differences with how you are empowered and what are the tools you can use to sustain empowerment.
This week we talk about the athletes of the Master's Fitness Collective, the live feed, the experience and the results. We also talk about Home Owner's associations abuse of power and neighbors that don't just talk to you directly. We talk breifly about Rogue and Tia is coming back for 2023 and what does that mean for the sport.
Following Scott's Journey to lose 100lbs before the 2023 CrossFit Games... This week Cheryl rides solo as Scott is somewhere, doing something... What could it be?
In our next installment we talk about the Difference between Feedback and Validation. Which means more and lasts longer and why. We look at a few techniques on how to use this powerful tool.
We talk about recent workouts, The past weekend, Motion is Lotion, or movement is Medicine, What are our thoughts about the Changes to the CrossFit Season?
We talk to Patrick Sprague about competing with the 50-54 year old Games Champ, why he love the Master's Fitness Collective, His plans for Wodapalooza and being a single father to two amazing boys. Cat and Amy finish off the episode with a philisophical discussion on CrossFit and Life Lessons.
In Scott's Journey to lose 100 lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games we do a weekly check in live with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso to see the progress.
We talk about the News of the week, Games in Birmingham, Season Changes announced, Noah Interview, become a member of the Channel.
We catch up with this couple who is living their best life now retired from their original jobs and finding joy in each other and the best fajitas in America. We talk to Kari about the moment she knew she Podiumed in 2020, How she Met Bethany and couldn't believe the Selflessness, her Amazing Mary finish, and her relationship with Justin Cotler. We also talk to Mitch about is energy on the floor, what is the pressure of having a super fit girlfriend, and his plans to go team in 2023. Then together we get the story of how they met, the coach athlete dynamic the two have, where are the best fajitas and why does Mitch always lift Kari up for their pictures.
We sit down with one of the Legends of our sport, Noah Ohlsen to discuss life, Happiness and his CrossFit Career. We ask him about his announcement about 2023 being his last year and going team in 2024. We talk about why that decision was made, does he still feel like he can win the CrossFit Games, and did doing team at 2022 Wodapalooza influence some of these decisions. We talk about the journey from out of nowhere rookie to a self aware adult and how that helped him make a top 5 run from 2017-2020. We also ask about Joann, The U, Wodapalooza, getting an invite to compete at the Rogue Invitational, and so much more!
We chat with the 35-39 year old Master's Champion at this years CrossFit Games as he prepared for the Master's Fitness Collective. What was Bryan's experience like at the Games, what did he learn about himself and what was it like for his kids to see him win the Games. We also talk about his background as a mechanical engineer, winning the Master's Fitness Collective last year and what he is looking to do this year. We finish by talking about faith and balance.
We talk about the CrossFit Games moving to Birmingham. Pros and Cons. Master's Fitness Collective is right around the corner and Rogue at the end of the month. We look at the poll results of who you got at Rogue. We also talk about where our fitness is after being off for 2 weeks. Charlie has 2 bone spurs and a torn labrum in his hip, Cat already had that surgery, and Amy's Rotator Cuff hurts, Scott is the most together for the first time ever on this podcast. Ha ha Ha. Charlie is also coaching a team in flag football and success seems just too far out of reach.
On Scott's continuing Journey to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games. we follow the journey by going live with his weekly checkins with his Nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso. This week we talk about the broken scale and what all that means compared to the other data points of fitness and weightloss
We sit down with Jenn Ryan the athlete with the infectious Smile, and bubbly personality. Under it all there is a competition best named Jenn "F#$%ing" Ryan who doesn't play, and knows what she is capable of. Hear how she switches between the two and how her experience as an ER nurse gave her the suck it up and keep moving attitude.
Dave talks about his start in CrossFit, His coaching and how he will be teaming up with Will Powell at this year's Master's Fitness Collective. Dave is not only a Chris Hinshaw Doppleganger he is a very fit dude who is a Games Calliber athlete and a fun guy to hang out with.
In the third part of our series we take a look at how hormones are affected by the decisions we make, and how in turn this can affect us and our bodies as well.
We catch up with our dear friend Carolyne Prevost to talk about the Rogue Invitational, This year's CrossFit Games, and what is going on in her life at this point of the year. Carolyne was very proud of finishing her first CrossFit Games, we talk about all the changes, will she ever be able to not compete in life or is it engrained in her. Will she be playing Hockey this season? Why does she always do Rogue and its challenges and what the Heck has Bill Henniger built now?
We explore a week where we lost a dear friend, there were family situations that put Scott in front of temptations. In these situations we talk about choosing the temptation you want to give in to. What is actually worth it.
We talk with Kyle about coming up as a swimmer and having a "Racer" Metality, how he first found CrossFit and used it as a tool coaching swimming and strength and conditioning. Eventually Kyle and his wife caught the bug and took over an affiliate in North Carolina. During the initial years of competing he kept hearing about this guy named Max. Who turned out to be Max El Hag and Kyle hired him as a coach, as Max's demand picked up he hired Kyle to be one of his coaches. Eventually that led to Kyle moving to Georgia to be at Max's gym, and the rest is history. Kyle will be competing in a stacked 35-39 year old division at the Master's Fitness Collective coming up in October.
We sit down with Jack to discuss the impact of qualifying for the Rogue Invitational. What is he looking forward to the most? and who is he taking with him? We talk Atlas Games and Can West, Jack also competed at Can East as getting competition reps may be most important at this point in his career. Jack is going to turn some heads at Rogue as he has Home Run capabilities and is working diligently to close the gaps on those things that aren't.
We catch up with our friend Julie Foucher and see where she is in life, in her medical practice, how she came to know a boy named Will who she took to the CrossFit Games this year. We talk about how relaxing this year was and experienced it through Will's eyes was different, She talk about Lincoln her significant other and all the amazing things he is doing. We look into Wild Health and how you can become a member, and so so much more.
Kelly has become a favorite of the show after sharing a grill at our hotel at the 2021 CrossFit Games. We can't wait to catch up and hear all about her title defense. We talk about trust with your coach, Pre-Games Week with Sam Briggs and Emma McQuaid. Cheering on her daughter in Olympic Weight Lifting, plus overcoming an ankle sprain right before the Open to make it through the season and win her second straight CrossFit Games Title.
We sit down with this legend from the CrossFit World and also the Sailing World. Anna was a 2 time World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist in sailing, she used CrossFit to stay in shape for sailing and when her sailing career was over (we'll come back to this) she jumped into CrossFit where she competed at the CrossFit Games 5 consecutive years in the Open division winning 3 events, 2 top 10 finishes and then competed in the Master's division where she was the 2018 and 2019 35-39 Year old Champ beating other legends like Same Briggs, Carleen Matthews and Becca Voigt-Miller. There was so much to unpack with Anna I hope you enjoy the conversation.
Last week we talked about self talk and this week we take that and how we use it to make decisions in our life.
We catch up with our dear friend Anikha Greer as she prepares to take the competition floor against the best athletes in CrossFit and I know there is nobody more excited than her. We talk Tattoos, Madrid, Rogue, Social Media, Her Move to Miami, Wodapalooza, LSKD, and whatever else pops to the mind in this awesome conversation! Anikha finally gets to show what she is got at one of the premier events in CrossFit, and now it's for her!
We sit down and chat with this adventurous uncaged white Shark of an athlete who just won the Rogue Online Qualifier and Went Mountain Climbing. We also find out why Sharks are her totum Animal. This Mother of two Jack Russell Terriers has had a great offseason with wins at the German Throwdown and the Rogue Qualifer as well as a podium finish in Madrid. She has goals of competing at the CrossFit Games and the Paris Olympics. You have to check this out.
We sit down and talk with this rising superstar in the sport, who captured two event wins in her first ever CrossFit Games. What was her rookie year experience like, how have things changed since and what is her drive for the future? We learn about the Gymnastics and Swimming background of Lucy but more importantly her degree in Sports Psychology and her training at Red Pill where there is a focus on Sports Mindset. We talk about learning experiences at the games and when she realized she was tougher than she thought.
We sit down with 2020 CrossFit Games Athlete Andrea Solberg about getting her invitation to the Rogue Invitational and her opportunity on the Big Stage against the best in the sport. This former gymnast and current Medical School Student is taking a break to focus on her CrossFit and functional fitness career. She has been attacking her strength weaknesses to be a more complete athlete and can't wait to test her improvement in Austin at The Rogue Invitational
We sit down with Scott Tetlow and talk about his preparation for the Rogue Invitational. Scott Walks us through all the changes in his life from the Syndicate Crown to the Rogue Invitational, including a new baby boy Bradley David... and doing the Rogue Qualifiers without telling his wife, but when she saw the perks became very supportive.
Phil and Scott talk about how self talk is the most influential person in your life. It is important to understand this as the way you treat yourself will determine how successful you will be. The Self Talk voice has the maturity of a 4 year old and reacts just like that, so that helps us understand how to work with that "person" in our head.
We sit down with Tim to recap the Games and talk about the upcoming Rogue Invitational. We start by talking about the Full Send at the End of Echo Press, how he got important coaching tips from his son Wes, what event challenged him mentally the most, then we have a surprise guest with his Dad Gerry who talks about the events he was most proud of and what event was the most fun to watch. Both Tim and Gerry have qualified for upcomming events, Rogue for Tim and Master's Fitness Collective for Gerry. We finish talking about the Bro Sesh in Austin as the ladies need to stay home to prep for Tim's Sister's wedding.
Tune in to hear who all is going to Rogue, who got the last spot? Charlie has a bum hip, but still plans on making the Master's Fitness Collective next year. Scott get's scammed by an Instacart Shopper and charged an enormous amount of money. Amy tells the secret to not be a loser at bowling and we still miss Cat.
We sit down with Matilde after her rookie season at the CrossFit Games to discuss how that went as well as preview her visit to the prestigious Rogue Invitational. What did she learn at the Games, What was her favorite event? What will she change going into next season? With Rogue coming up what is she looking forward to the most? How is her body holding up to all the competitions. Oh yeah and she did team at Madrid and they won!
We check in with Bailey as she prepares for the Rogue Invitational, we talk about the qualifiers, The Goats she is working on. How she represented New Zealand at the Commonwealth Games in Olympic Lifting, Her time going team and qualifying for the Games. Taking her shot at the Olympic Team, her return to CrossFit and all the moves she has made to be ready to get back to the Games as an individual. Such a fun conversation with this very interesting athlete.
On Scott's Journey to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is doing his weekly check in with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso. This week was full of PR's and a big loss tune in to hear more.
We talk how TYR is partnering with affiliates for Merchandise. Cat just signed a 2 year deal with them so we can report how it goes. We are all working out and having fun with it over the last few days. We discuss Brian Friends top 30 Male and Female CrossFit Athletes all time, and give our own top 5's. It is a busy week for the crew so people poked in and out as they were available.
Jacqueline keeps gettting better every year. She blew that crowd away on the Sandbag clean going toe to toe till the bitter end with some of the strongest athletes in CrossFit and finishing 2nd. We talk about how important holidays are, what it was like in Costa Rica. What it is like at Rogue being treated like a superstar. She is headed back this year. We talk about this years programming at the Games and her sponser HSTLMade and what that has done for athletes in Europe helping them get exposure.
Phil walks us through why some people thrive with procrastination and other need to be more systematic. Can great athletes be procrastinators or can the be more systematic or both, how do both co-exist? Phil explains one is a piano pusher and one is a piano player and both can be great. Check this out to hear more. Phil Mansfield has been coaching elite athletes for several years as a partner in Red Pill Training. Phil famously uses his psychology knowledge when coaching both elite athletes and general box goers like you and I. From the obvious of making athletes complete Math problems during a workout to strengthen the mind as well as the body, to understanding how each personality needs to be treated and cared for while coaching. Please come enjoy the ride.
Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
On Scott's Journey to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is doing his weekly check in with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso. This is week 5, where he had to deal with a Quarantine and working out in the Garage and a holiday party for labor day with family.
We have a conversation with the Chief Marketing Officer of NOBULL, Todd Meleney to talk about everything NOBULL is up to, including sponsoring the NFL Combine, partnering with the PGA, this years CrossFit Games, What they have learned, what they do well, the Global supply chain issues, and what are the plans for the future.
There is a lot of camp movement and Wodapalooza has made a big change. Rogue Qualifiers are final. Where does Chandler compete in 2023? Cat is rocking the new Wodify app and using all the new tools. What happens when you see a fit runner in Columbus, it may be a CrossFit Celebrity sighting.
Phil Mansfield introduces us to toxix positivity. You may wonder what this is and sometimes good intentions are not recieved how we think they should be, why is this. You will learn why in this episode of the Clydesdale Media Mindset with Phil Mansfield
Phil Mansfield has been coaching elite athletes for several years as a partner in Red Pill Training. Phil famously uses his psychology knowledge when coaching both elite athletes and general box goers like you and I. From the obvious of making athletes complete Math problems during a workout to strengthen the mind as well as the body, to understanding how each personality needs to be treated and cared for while coaching. Please come enjoy the ride.
Music: Moments by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com
On Scott's Journey to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is doing his weekly check in with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso. This is week 4.
We sit down with the man behind the programming of the 2022 CrossFit Games. Its been a few weeks what are his thoughts after some time has passed. What were the Home Runs and what were the things he would tweak if he could do it again. How important was the Bike to his decompression? When with the rulebook be out and when will we know the location of the 2024 CrossFit Games, Boz talks ideas he kept in a basket for the future and states he has so many ideas there is no need to worry about the next few years.
In our weekly chat, we talk about the Rogue Qualifier, Justin and Ellie, Amanda leaving CompTrain, will there be more movement? Where will Chandler Smith Be? He just won the Rogue Qualifier. Bethany Shadburne just got married, Sam Briggs just became an official Firewoman again, plus we worked out this week and how are we feeling. plus so much more.
Mary Beth is a 7 time Medalist at the CrossFit Games and if you don't know who she is, you are missing out! Mary Beth Shares the complicated and stress filled road she traveled to the CrossFit Games and especially this year. Mary Beth is so close to her family and loves her 4 kids and 11 Grandkids. We find out about the Beast inside her, and how sometimes it needs leashed and other times it needs unleashed.
In Scott's effort to lose 100lbs before the 2023 CrossFit Games, he is doing his weekly Nutrion check in with Coach Cheryl Nasso LIVE on air each week, so you can follow along with his Journey. This we talk about what the Scale represents, and how 3 weeks in we should be getting into a groove Just like an endurence runner.
How have the workouts been going for the gang! Amy is still the fittest of the Group. Working out with belts, What should the name of our audience be??? some creative answers come through. Does Cat's eye grow bigger during this episode? Our wishes for the 2023 CrossFit Season. What is your Randy Time?
We chat with the sweetheart of the CrossFit Games, Rebecca Fuselier. What is it like being an outgoing intravert, and how do people read her on Social Media. We find out one of the strangest moments of the CrossFit Games for her. Her favorite event and it isn't what you think. What did she learn this year as a rookie, how did she feel about finishing the weekend and what is next.
2022 CrossFit Games Rookie of the Year wasn't even supposed to be there. Two event wins later and a Rookie of the Year Belt and he sure proved he belonged. Hear how he balances being a dad, a coach and an athlete. How he will approach next season with this new found success, and how he will keep focus. Also what is he going to do with the two trophies and the rookie of the year belt? Plus what is his favorite Frozen Movie?
Scott has been experiencing cramps and lightheadedness, what do we do there. Cheryl also checks in with the progress from the week and see what adjustuments need to be made. How do Carbs affect electrolytes, What is the plan for next week and Where do we stand on the weight loss journey?
Rudy is the Fittest 40-44 Year Old Man in the World. We chat with him about how he got here and what is next for the champ. He talks about the push given to him by his wife, a birthday gift that connected him with his idol Scott Panchik, the whole family effort to get him to the CrossFit Games and how he woke up Saturday Morning and knew he was going to win the CrossFit Games.
The Audience has asked how we got started and how we are where we are today. We will tell the story, plus talk about NOBULL's big move to the NFL and how fair are the Master's payouts and Finally, Cat took what???
We will chat with Arielle about her second trip to the CrossFit Games, Her first event win and what it was like hanging with Dani Speegle, The Capitol, The Run she was on for the First 3 plus days. Going toe to toe with the GOAT, We get a sneak peek into the Loewens new digs, the interview wall and one cute kid named Blakely
Scott is going to air his weekly check ins with his Nutrition Coach Cheryl Nasso and give you all a peek into the journey that is to lose 100lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games Week 1 is in the books we review goals and see what needs adjusted going into week 2.
Get an inside peek at what transpired at the Games with one of our favorite athletes Lazar Dukić. He talks about the Capitol being the hardest workout he has ever done. Communicating during workouts with buddies and maybe strategic decisions with people who aren't buddies. This is a very amusing and entertaining look at what goes on during the CrossFit Games for an athlete.
We talk about our favorite moments, Winners that weren't the podium winners, Boz's programming, the structure of the Games, and what is next for Clydesdale Media. Is Haley strong enough to compete, are the Kids taking over and the old guard out. What funny stories happened to us during Games week and so much more.
We sit down and talk with one of our favorites, Bethany Shadburne. We talk the crazy year she had starting with not being able to compete at the Games last year to coming back and competing at Wodapalooza where she took second, only to be restricted from competing in this years season with a back injury. Then we talk wedding and what that means for her future. We talk about the faith that carries her through all the ups and downs.
We introduce you to Jessi Kuhlman the newest member of the Clydesdale Media who will be assisting us with coverage at the Games plus she is a CrossFitter and a Florida GRID League member, we talk about all of this and so much more. Cheryl Nasso brings her expertise in nutrition, this week talking about overated or underated.
We give our podium picks, Delaware baseball having issues, What is our outlook on covering the CrossFit Games. What do we want to do with our news show and the overall excitement that comes with the NOBULL CrossFit Games.
We touch base with these 2 one week out from the CrossFit Games, moving into a new house and getting ready to start a new school year with the kids. We ask these two about how they reconnect with each other after being away so much, the Underdogs that are competing at the Games, Ricky Garard and Alex Gazan. We also ask why Vegas, and how do they (Ashley) recruit. Plus a whole lot more with these amazing people.
Over the last month we have had the honor of sitting down with Several athletes going to the CrossFit Games. We are making a series of Highlight videos of those conversations. Enjoy Part 1 with Travis Mayer, Amanda Barnhart, Andre Houdet, Arielle Loewen with her Husband Dillon, Sdyney Michalyshen, Paige Powers, Freya Moosbrugger and Henrik Haapalainen.
Full Videos of each are available on this Channel
Part 2 coming soon
We talk to Facundo about all of the his Travel Growing up from Buenos Aries to America to Europe to other countries in South America, working in the European Parliment, finding a home in CrossFit by being a translator for the Production company at the Invitational held in Berlin. What his role has been with CrossFit Mayhem the Nerves he felt when Rich asked him to coach his team and how this has grownn into a full time job as programmer and coach for Mayhem Athlete. Plus so so much more.
We talk about a little fitness as we get ready to head to the CrossFit Games, How close is too close when cheering for someone to finish,? We make our podium picks on the female side for the CrossFit Games and Cat bet who? What? Plus a whole lot more shenanigans during this hour.
We talk to Kiefer about his role with Underdogs and what his next month looks like as he helps get the Underdogs Crew Ready for the CrossFit Games. Kiefer was a walk on Basketball Player at UCONN where he interned in Strength and Condiitioning and made that his career until he found CrossFit and began coaching at Invictus Boston. After bending Justin Cotler's Ear he was asked to join the Vegas team and tried it out for a seaon, Kiefer just signed a new lease so I guess he found a home at Underdogs.
We talk to Matt about what it looks like for a Coach heading into the Games. How he breaks down each athletes, observes and develops a relationship to know what volume and load is right for the athlete in each case. We also discuss the difference in coaching teens in comparison to an experienced athlete. Matt walks us through the regimented day at Brute that is used to ensure the days are the same when the athlete is in competition.
We talk to Dwight about what is looks like from a coaches perspective getting ready for the CrossFit Games for all 6 of the PRVN Athletes, We talk about his start at CrossFit Sanitas with Eric Roza. His endurance background and making the Hike of the Grand Canyon a competition. Meeting his wife, and how they didn't see anything in each other until they left the gym environment, and the interesting tale of a winky emoji. Finally, the story of a lost email and how it almost cost him an opportunity with PRVN.
We talk to Colten about all the things he has gotten better of the last year, his trip to his 2nd CrossFit Games and his goals for this season. His up and down performance at the Granite Games, The Flip Sled he built himself because he had a clue. Going to the Games with his Fiance and how that will look logistically. Plus we learn if Pigs can swim and if they like Peanut Butter Cups.
The Crew Chat about everything going on in the CrossFit World, and discuss how the PED Problem can be solved. We also talk protein, Jersey Sales, To Whoop or not To Whoop, and one of the Crew Tested Positive... But not for PEDs
We sit down and chat with Kelsey and Ashleigh about how this team came together, what did Kelsey learn from Bobsledding that she uses now. Ashleigh Talks about going from the 2nd Fittest Teen in the World to a perenial competitor at the CrossFit Games. They tell a funny story about how one of them was asked to replace the other on a previous team and they are still "Ride or Die" friends. This team is all about the fun, but make now mistakes they are going to the Games to shake things up.
We talk to Tim about making the Games for the 6th time however, this time is was through the Last Chance Qualifier. What does it mean to go for 6 times for Tim's legacy? Was it sweeter celebrating with friends and family at or on the competition floor? We talk about parenting and the example that was set for him by his dad, how his son is his everything and he has struck up a great balance between family and CrossFit. We talk how the PED positive tests have affected the landscape.
We talk to this CrossFit Games Rookie as she prepares to head to Madison for the first time. How Hyland Dance helped her with the demands of the sport and allowed her to see the world. She talks about fixing her holes, Training with Pat Vellner and Michelle Letandre, How she has to coach Pat in Swimming and the Fun celebration they had after Atlas Games, she is also heading to Italy after the Games to eat Pasta and Gelato and not work out.
We talk to Paige about her 2nd place finish at Atlas Games. The pressures of coming up through the Mayhem system as a teenager and how it feels to punch her first ticket to the Games. This successful teen athlete has made huge strides in the last year to punch her ticket to her first open division CrossFit Games. She has found her Faith and it has grown stronger over last year in Cookeville and she attributes this to a lot of her success. She is looking forward to some Frosting and a pizza after she finishes the Games this year.
We talk to Sydney about not being a rookie anymore, but finally getting the cool stuff that happens with qualifying for the CrossFit Games, what she has learned that she will take with her back to the Games this year, What is a good Chicken and Waffle? Getting rest and relaxation after the CrossFit Games at her lake. We find out how many people she is bringing to the Games this year and how she likes to laugh at herself during training when things aren't going well. You can't help but get caught up in her infectious smile and great attitude.
We talk to Andre about his own No Short Cuts Training program, Living in Denmark and going from American Football to CrossFit, His relationship with his brother and how losing him gave him the focus and urgency to meet their collective goals, What he learned from his rookie season at the Games and what his is doing to prepare himself going back to the Games, why he is a Nike Athlete. and So much More!
We catch up with our friend Arielle Lowen and her Husband DIllon to talk about her different journey to the CrossFit Games This year, by winning the Last Chance Qualifier. We look back at the Syndicate Crown to find out why it wasn't so successful and was it really better to get the kick in the pants and then Dominate the LCQ? We talk building houses and how long that actually takes. We talk balance of beting a mom, a professional athlete and the need to work. Plus Dillon offers up a rose to somebody?
We Talk to Amanda about her new consistent approach to competitions, how this will Translate into Games Success, what the Move from Ohio to Boston was like and Does she have plans to move back. We talk about teaching swimming with Ryan Lochte. The confidence that has grown in her over the past several years and how excited she is to have a normal season.
We start of by talking about Nycolas Joyal testing positive for PEDs, we then hear from Amy about an article in the USA Today about CrossFit, we than talk about Danielle Brandon and Underdogs parting ways and finish up with a little discussion about the newest CrossFit Documentary
We talk to Dallin about his fast rise to the top of the Open division after years of dominating the Teen Division, and becoming one of the Brightest Young Stars in the Sport. We talk about Snowboarding in the Mountains of Utah. He talks about the climb from the Teen division to the open division, and all the fun opportunities that have come his way over the past few Months.
We talk to Henrik about returning to Madison for the 2nd time and what the next month will look like. What did he learn from last year that he will use to change this year. Henrik has an awesome Spotify Playlist that spans all the music. We also talk Goofy Foot, and how he was inspired by Miko Salo and his documentaries. Henrik is ready to crush it this year in Madison.
We talk to Emily and Kyle about their 4th trip to the Games, what it means, how they got here and what the last 4 years have been like. It doesn't get more fun than when these two jump on with us. We discuss swimming, getting ready for the Games and what that looks like now. Swimming with pigs, Holidays in Vegas, helping friends during competitions and all the swag plus a whole lot more.
We talk with Emma about her season, competing with Jacqueline Dahlstrohm at Strength in Depth and training with Sam Briggs. What it is like being a 4 year veteran in the year of the Rookies. We go back and talk about her history in Quad Racing and the habbits that formed to help her in CrossFit, and sometimes hurt. We discuss how her husband was Paralyzed in a Quad Race Accident and the difficulty of that time. Emma also shares the she is building a gym and her prize money from Wodapalooza made it bigger and better, plus so much more.
We talk with Rebecca about her incredible run at the MACC to Qualify to the CrossFit Games. We ask what the next month will look like and how she will ensure that she is not just there to enjoy the experience. We dive into what it is like to be an intravert in an extrovert profession. How she has been careful about the building blocks that built her online resume to get to this position. She knows this is just the beginning and is ready for the challenge ahead.
CrossFit Games Rookie and the Man she considers to be her Rock! We talk long distance relationships, the different perspectives of the Granite Games, how relaxed she can be at events, The improvement she has made over the last Year. This is just the begining for Alex and Jake as they are grounded in their Faith by praying together, doing devotionals, and the Maturity level they both have from living in a world surrounded by addiction and having family there to look out for each of them and now they form an unbeatable duo!
Jeff and Caroline are going back to the CrossFit Games for the 4th time as Coach and Athlete. They have put the work in this offseason and it has shown at offseason events and Semifinals... What is next? We talk Atlas Games and beating Pat Velner, and was that significant? We talk to Caroline about being a female coach and minority in the CrossFit space, is it significant and should we think about these things? We finish up with the Canadian surge to the Games and how does that feel.
We will talk to the Fittest Italian woman about her journey to her first ever CrossFit Games birth. How she overcame Rheumatoid Arthritis to still qualify for her first CrossFit Games. She works a full time job as a digital designer and love to create art through a variety of medium. Elisa has always been an amazing athlete and has now found the sport to take her to the top.
We talk with Travis about the TTT Training Camps, Muscle Up Technique, Getting to Be Goofy on Camera and what it means to make it back to the Games year after Year. We talk about this years Granite Games and coming in in the 2nd Heat and how that motivated him to move up fast. We talk Social Media and leaderboarding on Comp Weekends, and finally Sevan
We talk about the Last Chance Qualifier and all the News surrounding the sport of CrossFit. We share poll results from the past week as to who the audience thinks will take the LCQ and do well at the Games. We get questions from the audience and have a good time today.
We talk with Matilde about her performance at the Lowlands Throwdown that qualified her for her first CrossFit Games Appearance. She has made huge strides in the last year overcoming a Knee Injury and a Bicycle accident. She has moved to CrossFit Oslo, Hired Kristin Holte as her mental coach and her believe in herself has grown to the point where she feels she belongs on the floor with those she watched in documentaries that inspired her to start competing.
Carolyne is headed back to Madison where she starred as a hockey player at the University of Wisconsin for her 3rd CrossFit Games. We talk about Title IX and how this has changed the landscape of women's sports. We talk about teaching and coaching High Schoolers. Working full time and training for the Highest levels of the sport.
We talk with Alex Vigneault about making it back to the Games what it took to get there and his goals for this years Games. As well as balancing a career in Law Enforcement while training for the CrossFit Games. How he plans to help his brother Jeremy in the Last Chance Qualifier, and the surprise english speaking barrier at his first CrossFit Games.
This week we feature Alexys D'Tiole who Went from the Atlas Games in Montreal to the base of Mount Shasta in 24 hours, all for Breast Cancer prevention, Jeff Zwilly Joins Type 1 Lifting to discuss CrossFit, Tik Tok and being an Openly Gay Man and what Pride Month means to him. Fantasy Fitnessing shares what is up with there Last Chance Qualifier Game, and Cheryl Nasso answers the question, how do I know if I am overtraining. Like, Subscribe and Follow us on IG @Clydesdale Media
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Spencer is a CrossFit Games Rookie who punched his ticket to the CrossFit Games when God felt he was ready. We talk about being a part of the First Family of CrossFit and what it is like training with Brothers. Spencer is confident in his ability to perform at the Games and not just show up, his goal is the win the Games and Win Rookie of the Year.
We sit down with this Games athlete to talk about his amazing career & his preparation for the 2022 Games and the Journey to this point. What the plan is leading up to the Games and how he can balance being a business owner and a Games Athlete. We talk about his decision to become a Mayhem athlete and his thoughts about the Semifinal Programming.
Dave Castro is not only back but being more transparent than we have ever seen and it is incredible! Jason and Sam are stopping by from the Plate, Stack, Chat Podcast to discuss our interview with Jaylond Franklin and they echo a lot your comments and we will address them LIVE plus so much more chat about the CrossFit Space
Dave and Scott Talk about the state of CrossFit and the Semifinal step to the Games. Dave's take on Double Unders during the Semifinals. New Products, Traveling to Alaska where he first grew up.
25 Year old Gabi is no stranger to high level competition. She's competed at Strength in Depth (2020, the Norwegian CrossFit Championship (2020) and most recently at MACC in 2021. She credits her mom for introducing her to the sport over 9 years ago after a HS field hockey career and her Dad for passing along his great mental game onto her. She's ready to show her grit in Montreal. We will be watching.
Here's another teenager to be looking out for. Hanna at just 19 is looking to go back to the CrossFit Games, this time in the open division. She found CrossFit at a young age after competing in all-star cheerleading for 7 years. Having competed as a teenager in 2018 and 2019, at the CrossFit Games, she's ready to show why she belongs. Hanna's been working with Coach Michael Fitzgerald and ready to take on Atlas Games.
Elena has the biggest smile and that is what she wants to be known for. She has made tremendous strides over that past year after her 21st place finish at West Coast Classic last year with hopes of improving on that this year. She now trains with two training partners who will also be competing at the Atlas Games.
Alexys is way more than a CrossFitter, she is an advocate for many charities and groups that are fighting for equality and acceptance. This has become bigger than what she does for a sport. She is a Dog mom that has two Golden Doodles who travel with her between California and Canada. This weekend she will be competing with her Partner and hoping that they both punch their ticket to the CrossFit Games.
Stacy talks about her job doing analysis of Bio Mechanics using computer technology. The Ohio native is a huge baseball fan was a swimmer for most of her life and when that career ended she tried Marathon running and boxing. From the outside looking in she knew she would LOVE CrossFit so she held off for 3 years knowing she would go all in and not have the time to commit... and she was right.
Jack is the next big thing, training with Emma Lawson he is ready to be known as more than just a heavy lifter. He has heard people say that Atlas is overprogrammed and that makes it the perfect place to show what he can do.
This 19 Year old is in her 6th season of CrossFit after her oft injured Gymnastics career was taking too much toll on the body especially concussions and head injuries. She joined PRVN this year and got to take part in their semifinal camp.
Molly has been doing CrossFit for 4 years now, and after a few months of classes knew she wanted to compete. The Current Mayhem athlete made a huge jump during this year's Quarterfinals to place 56th in North America. Her boyfriend and her took over an affiliate and switched its programming to Mayhem Affiliate which was the catalyst to let her switch to Mayhem Athlete.
Jaylond Franklin a team Member of CrossFit ShooFly who finished 2nd at the MACC has tested positive for PEDs and is telling their story with us LIVE!!! He was given a supplement from a friend and used it in the month of March He believes that is the contamanaited substance that made him test positive.
We sit down with the #1 Father in CrossFit, 3 Children who have qualified for the CrossFit Games, 4 Children who qualified for Semifinals, 3 College Football Players and one College Basketball player. This father of six is grounded in his faith and when times get tough he goes to church for the peace. He is also a tough nosed Yinzer who loves his Pittsburgh Roots and even though living in Cleveland now will always say he is from the Burgh. What an honor to hear all the stories and we thank Dave for being a part of this.
"Pistol Pete" is making his second appearance at a Games Semi Final this year in Canada. Placing 11th at West Coast Classic in 2021 and missing out on competing at Atlas in 2020 due to the pandemic, his goal is clear and the CrossFit Games is where's he's planning to go at some point sooner than later. Let's go Pete!!!
Stephen was a skinny soccer player who was getting pushed off the ball and trying to get bigger he looked for answers in lifting which eventually with a google search on Olympic Lifting found a CrossFit Gym. After starting medical school he thought he was done, after making the Granite Games in 2021 after that event completely thought he was done and yet here we are again. Stephen is currently in Med School completing his sports medicine degree.
Dani is a CrossFit ICON and Legend. She has been a mainstay in the sport for so many years. In the last year she had a major surgery and was slowly coming back only to make quarterfinals and then Semifinals. Dani took this opportunity to have one last fun run to end her individual career. Cat and Dani talk about the pressures and anxiety when it is time to age out of the sport.
Ally comes from a gymnastics background and the Columbus area. She was on the 11th Element Team in 2017 and had a blast. Did team at CrossFit Grandview during the 2019 and again in 2021. In the middle of finishing her degree and getting ready for Clinical Rotations and just happened to get an invite to the Atlas Games.
We talk live with Syndicate Crown podium finisher Cole Greashaber. We learn about his Athletic Background in Diving, Pole Vault and Gymnastics (Sound like a Danielle Brandon background). His podium finish at the CrossFit Game in the Teen division where he shared the podium with some stellar athletes who are all going to the Games this year. We learn about the journey from teen to adult and how that went and finish up with this year's run that earned him a spot to the CrossFit Games.
We break down the semifinal press conference hosted by CrossFit, with attendees, Adrian Bozman, Justin Berg, Brent Fikowski, Emma McQuaid and Lazar Dukic. Dave Castro has started his own week in review show on YouTube going over what he has done for the past week, Reebok has come out with a new show the Nano 6000 and we look back on the careers of Dani Horan and Sam Briggs.
Jason has lived quite the life as a professional baseball player and when his agent suggested he may be a good agent himself he dove in with all the excitement of playing baseball. Eventually he starts his own agency LAB Management that represents Baseball Players, Golfers, Track Stars and of Course those in the fitness world including CrossFIt. Jason also owns Xendurance and tells the story of finding Xendurance and how it changed things dramatically for him and he knew he had to be a part of it.
From Twinsburg Ohio at CrossFit Soul, Collin is now a Brute Strength Athlete. This Ohio University Grad needed to make a lifestyle change to get him in the right direction with his fitness. Collin is making his first trip to Canada and will road trip to Montreal.
We talk with Games Veteran Carolyne Prevost about what this year at the Atlas Games will be like now that it is going to be live. In Addition, we talk about being an inspiration for the younger Generation and fighting to have a professional Hockey League for Woman that pays them appropriately
These two brothers want the very best for each other and want nothing more than to qualify for the CrossFit Games together. Both are very candid about the closing window to achieve this goal.
While recently getting some individual coaching and programming, 30 year old Sabrina Gordon set her sights on the 2023 CrossFit Games season and unexpectedly qualified for the Atlas Games. She's looking to soak up the experience, learn a bunch and have fun. She's also planning a wedding later this year. Congrats Sabrina - have a blast!
This hometown kid gets to sleep in his own bed during Atlas Games and bring a slew of support which he believes will truly help him during this weekend. Found his passion after sitting at a desk for a few short years, and is back in school to follow that passion. After soccer was over he needed something else and found CrossFit to fill that hole.
Connor is a CrossFit OG who has been doing the Open every year since 2013, Regionals 16-18, and the Games in 2019. He found CrossFit after injuring his back on a Summer Job and used CrossFit to Rehab. He is head coach at Solidarity CrossFit and would love to program major competitions some day.
Calista who really wants to help people progress either in the gym or in life, that lead to her degree in Health Sciences with a concentration in Emergency Critical Care. After going last year on a team has decided that this is her year to go Individual. Now that she is a graduate she is looking to stay on Long Island where she trains with Mike Needleman.
Army JAG Jack Rozema is making his return to Semi Finals, this year with a plan to qualify for the CrossFit Games. Placing 15th at Granite Games last year, he's filled some holes and is ready to get back to action. Jack's recently been following Underdogs Athletics programming, spent some time in Virginia training with fellow atlas Games competitor Connor Duddy and is ready to "surrender the outcome". You can follow Jack on Instagram @jackrozema7
Meet Oklahoma Native Parker Foster who's making his semifinals debut at Atlas Games. Coming off of an appearance at West Coast Classic in 2021 with Team CrossFit Koda Norman, he's feeling ready for his first Individual competition. Parker's athletic career prior to CrossFit left him with a fractured vertebra and since 2018 he's been building back up to be highly competitive once again. Parker's been following Mayhem programming and continues to build his baseline strength and showcase his high skill gymnastics.
You can follow Parker on IG @parkerfost
Dave Castro Is Back, Atlas Games, Strength in Dept and Copa Sur start this weekend to lock up the final spots for the CrossFit Games. Cat goes pole Vaulting for the 2nd Time and cramps up. We all need a little more fitnessing coming off the last few weeks and Charlie stills needs mobility.
Ellie made the decision to choose CrossFit over basketball for more longevity. A long time team athlete is now ready to show her stuff on the individual floor. She uses her knowledge as a nutrition coach to fuel and recover optimally for competition.
Addison Dog Mom of Murph, Air National Guard Member trains at CrossFit Free along with 2 other athletes competing at Atlas Games. She can't wait to see how far she has come on weeknesses she has been working on.
Hayley just got married last weekend, but is putting off her honeymoon until July to prepare for the Atlas Games. This math teacher squeezes in training around coaching basketball and teaching her classes.
After a long wait, Logan got his invite to the Atlas Games. Logan made sure he kept training through the drama of waiting on his invite and now is focused on increasing volume and recovery. Plans to do a mock up if the workouts are released in time. Hoping to celebrate a great weekend in Montreal.
Meet Hattie Kanyo, former wildfire firefighter, collegiate athlete and member of the National Team for Functional Fitness Federation, Hattie is excited for the opportunity to compete at this level, stay in her lane and stick to her plan. Back from a 10-month stint in Bali, she's looking to go back after the Games to continue training in person with her coach and see where her athletic abilities can take her. Check out her travel vlogs on youtube and as well her online training videos. Good Luck Hattie!
This 23 year old student, husband and father of 5 month old Kase has sprung on the scene in just the last 2 years making his semifinal debut in Montreal next weekend. A former collegiate baseball player (catcher) turned competitive CrossFitter, Drake has competed in back to back iron games and is ready to learn and continue his trajectory. His dog's name is Fraser for goodness sake. He's serious about this CrossFit stuff! He credits his mom for getting him into the sport in the first place and his wife for being his biggest supporter. He's been following PRVN Compete track and he NEEDS someone to take his Coach's pass for the weekend since he's traveling far from Utah to the competition not many of his camp was able to make the trip. Let's get Drake hooked up with someone legit to keep him on track next weekend.
Aside from planning her wedding in just a few short months, Nikki is ready to show off all her hard work in her first in-person competition in what seems like forever. Working with Dom and Brute Strength, she's looking to make big moves at Atlas Games. No matter what, she wants everyone to know how hard she's worked and how much she cares. Good Luck Nikki!
Ashley's quick rise to semi-final caliber athlete started a little over a year ago after her first open in 2021. Coached by her husband, Brute staffer Micah, she now "has a plan" and is looking to make a name for herself this weekend in Minnesota.
Cat chats with Nurse Anesthetist and semifinalist rookie Andrea Chiovitti. With WZA being her only other big indy competition experience, she's looking to fight next weekend at Granite Games and prove she belongs. As one of the tallest athletes in the field at 5'10', she's going to make those 10' wall balls look EASY! And as a collegiate track athlete, she's excited to take the field.
Meet Invictus Team member Brittany as she and her team return to Semifinals after their big win at the West Coast Classic back in 2021. They are looking to pouch their ticket to Madison. Also, most importantly, Cat and Brittany review this week's Crumbl Cookie Menu.
Paige talks about her hockey career and how long trips to be able to play with her mom developed a bond between them that still exists today. Paige's mom still proudly displays shirts at competitions that say Paige's Mom. Paige has gone through some life transformations over the past year and it has translated into nothing but good things on the competition floor. After a very Consistent weekend at the Syndicate Crown she firmly planted a spot for herself to the CrossFit Games.
This father of 2 is making his second semi final appearance as an individual. Placing top 20 at MACC in 2021, he's been focused on higher skill gymnastics and is ready to showcase his topline strength along with his improvements in other areas as he faces another 6 tests in Minnesota. Working a full-time job building custom homes, training for competition and being a husband and father of 2 youngsters, this hard worker is ready to lay it all out on the field.
Kyle is ready to make a name for himself at his fist Semi Final this coming weekend. A former weightlifter, he's ready to show that his tall stature, while maybe not the norm, is an advantage. This PA native now living in Connecticut is chomping at the bit to represent the affiliate he owns and manages - Golden Goose CrossFit all while making his move to the next level of competition.
This Special Ed high school school teacher and former gymnast out of CrossFit Praus is making her Semi Final debut after just a few years doing CrossFit! She's practiced the workouts and ready to show her stuff on the field. She's excited to meet some of her competitors and to share the stage with them as well. Good Luck Lindsey! Goob, her healer mix and we here at Clydesdale Media will be cheering for you!!
Cat does something cool, and is featured in a Hiller video hear her rebutal, Charlie's dog was at the Vet, how can you be out of large coffee cups at a CrossFit Event, and we are LIVE at the Granite Games.
Meet Brittany, Semifinal rookie making her way to Granite Games next weekend. Even though she's got the last spot to the comp, she's bound to be one of the grittiest athletes on the floor. Be on the lookout for her - especially in that last legless rope climb event! Best of luck to you Brittany!
Cat sits down with Anthony Davis of Granite Games "snatch" fame holding the world record in live CrossFit competition from 2020 with a 340lb lift. This Brute athletes has filled some holes, dialed in his nutrition and is ready to test his training next weekend right in his backyard. He's recently picked up guitar and is looking forward to the summer weather in Minnesota and getting outside. Be on the lookout for a long form chat with Anthony later on this season when we dig more into his background in both the sport of CrossFit and weightlifting and how his faith has shaped the man he is today.
Jordan owns and operates CrossFit Melior and still finds time to train high level CrossFit. While he surprised himself by qualifying a year earlier than he planned, he's making the most of the experience and he's got Coach Nic Johnston in his corner at the Granite Games next weekend.
It's gonna be a wild Friday night when Cat and Joe get together to discuss everything Semifinals including Joe's extensive team experience and how he made the switch to Indy. Wine and White Claws optional. And he's having a baby boy in August!!!! Lots happening for him. He's a good dude!!
Meet Chewbacca! This 22 year old from Springfield Missouri is excited to take the field! He's been training hard, doing CrossFit since he was 15 and ready for his semi-final debut! They talk Andrew Hiller, Sevan, GHD standards and several references from Cat that Stewart is just too young to understand making Cat feel like a complete fossil. Well done Stew!!!
Sam talks about being a College football Player at Trident University who had to hang up football due to injuries to both hips and after struggling at the school gym was looking for a place to do some engine type workouts and that lead to CrossFit.
The crop tops are back and so is an impressive beard for this Granite Games veteran who's been at Granite Games since Day 1. This PRVN athlete just missed out on a qualifying spot last year and is ready to go for the podium in 2022
Meet CJ (Christopher James) Gerald who is making his Semi finals debut next week at Granite Games. He's done all the work, and is ready to display his fitness on the big stage. CJ has 3 dogs so thankfully - Cat has something to talk to him about!
This long time CrossFit veteran has made it back to the main stage after her last big finish at the West Regionals in 2018. Chelsea holds down a full time job in aerospace as a structural engineer and all the while she's shored up her fitness and is ready to play! She turns 35 next year and had lots of options for continuing in the sport she loves!
Meet newlywed Emily DeFeo who's making her second semifinals appearance next week at Granite Games. Her husband is her new coach and she's made a ton of changes in the past year to get her where she is now.
Dani - a recent PT grad, will make her rookie appearance at the Granite Games. She's worked very hard to get there and is most excited for the Legless Rope Climb event as that's what she's been working on the most! A delight to talk to, she's making connections with her fellow female athletes and looking to take her background in All-star cheer all the way to the CrossFit Games! The goal is new, but the energy has always been there. Looking forward to cheering her on in Madison!
Remember the woman that broke her arm doing a bear complex online qualifier back in 2017??? That's Julia! She's back and better than ever, her mom strength is peaking and while she's been to regionals in 2018, this could very well be her comeback season. She's happily maintaining a balance between wife, mother, gym owner and athlete. Looking forward to seeing her perform in Minnesota!
Introducing Granite Games Semi Finalist Joshua Hong this dual citizen has goals in both the United States and Asia. Look out for this guy as he has made huge jumps and is only going to get better.
It is week 2 of the Semifinals and Murph Weekend! We talk both, plus pole vaulting, The Rope length at the Syndicate Crown, CrossFit has a new CEO and who do we think is gonna win at the MACC!
Carlos talks about only living in the United States for 7 of his 34 years, and found CrossFit through the Military. He comes from both Puerto Rican and Korean decent. Learned a lot about the basics of weightlifting during school, and has taken part in a regional, sanctional or semifinal since 2013, and its Carlos' Birthday!
Kelly talks about being the 2021 Fittest Health Worker on Earth and Jumping now into the Semifinal level after surprising herself in Quarters. The former track athlete loved the weightlifting aspect of training. After moving to Chicago, how do you make friends? you join a CrossFit Gym and then she never looked back.
Josh talks about missing that competitive itch in college and after nearly killing himself in his college gym, found a gym and started competing 3 weeks in and never looked back. He will be competing in his 2nd Semifinal this year representing CompTrain, and looking forward to the tall guy workouts with wallballs and rope climbs.
IG: @Caroline.Stanley Softball Player turned CrossFitter is now attending her second straight Granite Games with hopes of improving on her surprising 12th place finish now that she knows the lay of the land and what to expect.
Meet Karisa Stapp @karisastapp on IG This mild-mannered 2021CrossFit Games i1uvit teammember has done some incredible things like competed in bodybuilding, traversed the Wonderland Trail in less than 60 hours and completed 24 hours of hero workouts. Now she's going Indy and you'll see her at the 2022 Granite Games Semi Final in Minnesota Memorial Day Weekend.
Jake grew up playing action sports and found that playing traditional sports never gave him the joy that training did, so CrossFit was the perfect spot for him, we discover how he got connected with Mat Fraser and HWPO and we finish up with some shenanigans with Cooper Marsh!
Amy, Cat and Scott look at the final days of the Torian Pro, Lowlands Throwdown and Syndicate Crown. We talk about the epic finishes, the amazing performances and the goosebump moments, Plus who will we see in Madison, WI, and who is headed to the Last Chance Qualifier.
Taylor talks about life in Texas being a mom and a wife and a child of God. She has learned that the latter has to take precidence if she wants to be good at the other and an elite athlete. We talk about knowing what your identity is and how that feels and how that can conflict.
Lydia talks about the challenges of being a Nurse Practitioner during one of the busiest times in our country's history and still being an elite athlete. She leans on God in those tough times to know that she can do anything with him.
Cat and Hayley talk about her long pedigree with CrossFit Competitions, her special experience at West Coast Classic in 2021 and her exciting life as a stunt woman and trainer in Hollywood.
Rachel talks about going into her final season before taking time to start a family with the expectation of just having a good time. She talks about the Snatch event at West Coast Classic that got the Crowd on their feet rooting for her.
Marisa talks about being a mom and nursing while competing at TFX and actually missing events due to that. Now she is looking forward taking to floor at MACC and putting that all behind her. She is now ready to show off what she can really do and celebrate with a beer afterward.
Rebecca talks about retiring from a 10 year gymnastics career at 13 and now coming up on a 10 year CrossFit Career at the age of 22. Rebecca is a force to be reckon with and is coming to the MACC to get a top 10 finish and maybe she is hungry for more.
Sydney talks about being a gymnast and volleyball player and how that translates into CrossFit. This competitive young woman was the 25th Fittest woman on the planet last year and she is only getting better, after joining Comp Train this offseason she is ready to get back to the Games and prove she is here to stay.
Keara talks about being a high end softball pitcher in high school committing to the University of Georgia only to see challenges and setbacks that helped form her relationship with God and give her a better understanding of who she was. She has taken the CrossFit world by storm in only one year of competing she is a CrossFit Semifinalist with the tutelage of her Master's CrossFit Games competitor mom and her Body Building dad.
Justin talks about Being a business owner and never wanting to not be his own boss. He also tells us what it is like doing weekend workouts in the Heppner Barn, yes Jacob Heppner! Justin is all in on his CrossFit career and ready to take it to the next level.
Jordan Talks about working the night shift as an ICU Nurse and realizing that it didn't mesh with her philosophy on proactive medicine. She switched to coaching nutrition and working with M2 Nutrition. This OG CrossFitter has been at it since 2014 going to the Games on a team in 2015 and working to get better and better every year.
Leah talks about Finding CrossFit and Eventually finding a husband and then got to own a gym. We talk about her past experiences and how that will help her going into the MACC this year. We also discover being a Sales Associate is better than being a Waitress at Texas Road House
We talk to Fee about coffee, Doing podcasts at Panera. How she fought through illness at the MACC last year to finish 7th, We ask her about being in a semifinal two years in a row that had the #1 Seed moved into her semi, we find out more about her relationship with Scott and is she known at Aunt Fee? and we finish up with how she is prepared for the Granite Games, her big idea for the future and how much she loved her Power Monkey Camp experience
Kacey talks about being an ER Nurse in Indianapolis and how the variety forces critical thinking. This Mom talks about competing at Wodapalooza 4 months pregnant. She also talks about the road back from pregnancy to be a force again on the CrossFit Scene.
The podcast crew will be drafting their teams for week one of the CrossFit Semifinals with Dave from Fantasy Fitnessing
Mitch Talks About being the fittest Teacher and Military athlete of 2021, how sanctionals allowed him to travel the world, converting to civilian life, moving to Las Vegas to train with Underdogs and be closer to his significant other the one and only Kari Pearce.
Claire Talks about growing up with an affiliate owner as a mom. Here mom was also a regionals and CrossFit Games Masters competitor so the blood lines are strong. Claire herself competed in 2021 at the CrossFit Games in the 16-17 year old teen division. She has high hopes for a long career as she is doing college online to be able to train more and will be running from the High School Graduation stage to a plane to compete at the MACC.
Kyra talks about her move from Utah to Vegas, her first Open workout 17.1, her baby dog Rogue and what she's most looking forward to at her Second appearance at MACC!!
Kelly Talks about her long CrossFit competition pedigree from team to Indy, her time at the Ranch testing workouts for Dave Castro, programming for MACC, and her recent pup's beach encounter with a Golden Retriever that went south
Meg Talks about her Cat Duke, being a part of Regionals, Sanctionals and Semifinals in her career. We talk about getting Married on the same weekend as quarterfinals and the stress that was especially after video issues and re-dos. Meg is headed back to the MACC to get better than last year.
Gabrielle talks about being excited to have her first opportunity on the Big Stage of the MACC. She took 2 weeks to workout at Crossfit I1uvit that turned into 5 months. We finish talking about her faith and how important that is to her.
Chase talks about his long journey with CrossFit through the early days of Regionals, and now coming back with a refocus and the support from his wife. We talk about the different emotions with now being married, with a son.
Dani talks about growing up in Connecticut, but loving the beach life of Hampton Roads. Working out at CrossFit Liquid with one day a week at CrossFit Krypton, and how working out with Ben Smith, Alec Smith, Laura Horvath and Dani Speegle have really helped her this season. She is ready to attach the workouts of the MACC and Have a blast doing it.
Travon talks about Going from Baseball to CrossFit and After Dying on some events at TFX met his coach Matt and this years finished the Open in 22nd place. He talks about meeting his wife in the 8th grade and how she is the best wife ever and how he couldn't do all this without her. His goal for the MACC is to learn as much as he can to move forward with his CrossFit Career.
Cam talks about returning to the MACC for another shot at making it to the Games. We talk about being a Mayhem Athlete, Attending the University of Akron and being a member of the ROTC where he met his Fiance'. Cam is also a member of the Ohio National Guard and it pumped for this next opporunity.
Reilly talks about Moving from Illinois to Alabama during the pandemic. We talk about getting closer to God and the ability to be still when out in nature. How remote coaching is what works best for him, and allows him to take ownership of his journey.
Robert Talks about finding CrossFit and diving all into to a strict Fran because he didn't know how to do those other pull-ups, he then dropped into CrossFit Cornelius where he found a home and has become their head coach at the age of 22.
Back again is our old friend Justin Cotler and we go through all of his athletes and what he is looking for going into semifinals. He also has an agressive travel plan as he has athletes at each and every one.
Lee talks about being the 2nd fittest college student in the world during the Occupational Games of 2021, He also trains with felow semi-finalists that were interviewed for the Syndicate Crown. Lee is coming to the MACC to give it everything he has.
Connor talks about loving being around the water and his recent move from Colorado to Texas and opening an affiliate with his wife. He talks about West Coast Classic and bringing that experience to the MACC.
Mike shares his days as a break and hip hop dancer as his fitness history, he is an affiliate owner with Port CrossFit and a Training Think Tank Athlete. Mike is also a lover of New York pizza and aren't we all.
Tanner talks about losing his father at a very young age, finding CrossFit after another injury in football, He talks about his chance meeting with Max El Haag and how they began a relationship where he met his current coach Kyle Ruth.
Abigail talks about the trasnformation from Model to CrossFit Athlete. The struggle in changing nutrition concepts and the hard work to make the change. She also shares the pure joy she is having on this journey and can't wait to take the floor at the Syndicate Crown.
Welcome to the Rig Report Episode 12 - The Blues City Crew examine how different the athletes are competing in the semifinals, Cheryl Nasso looks at the Fitness Tracker industry, Fantasy Fitnessing looks at week 4 of the Semis and some highlights to look for, Justin Cotler talks about his childrem and their super mom and we finish with another of Cat's Rants.
Gabby talks about meeting her husband at the US Air Force Academy, becoming a member of the Space Force and working on the GPS systems with them, taking fun rides in Helecopters, Her excitement for the semifinals and celebrating after with an Ice Cold Margaritta.
Katie talks about how her and her husband met, her two amazing pups, growing up in Indiana, Converting from a unique form of Yoga to CrossFit and is super excited to get her hands on both a Torque Tank and some Crmbl Cookies.
Jacob tells us about the Army Warrior Fitness Unit that he is a member of and what their mission is, before joining this group Jacob repaired Blackhawk Helicopters. We also talk about being a Mayhem Athlete, competing at Wodapalooza With 2 men who will be his Competitors at the Syndicate Crown. We also talk about his love for dogs and how when he has time he signs up to walk and sit for them.
Sequoia talks about being a CrossFit Games Athlete as a teen, how she made Regionals in 2018 and then lost her way a bit, to find a new professional passion of doing EMS, with a goal of being a paramedic and then a firefighter. The Syndicate is just a fun opportunity on her way to her goals.
We sit down with Evan to learn about his pro basesball days in the Phillies organization, getting released and needing to fill that hole in his life to be competitive. Evan will be competing in his first semi-final and is a Training Think Tank athlete who is thankful for the support from the TTT Team. Evan's son Lincoln is looking to be the next superstar of the Carolina Hurricanes at the age of 3.
Emily talks about what she learned at last year's Granite Games that has made her stronger going into this years semifinals. She graduated with her Masters degree last year and now has more free time to do some fun competitions in the offseason. She loves her dogs and loves to go walking in the hills of Idaho with them dragging her everystep of the uphill and downhill.
Ray talks about going to Montana, then to Maryland to start personal training. He ended up finding his Girlfriend trough CrossFit and they now coach together at CrossFit Bethesda. They love walking their dogs and doing outside activities. Next week Ray will send it at the Syndicate Crown.
We talk to Allison about her switch from living in Houston to now training and living in Georgia. Allison is so committed to training at Training Think Tank that her husband sold the affiliate and moved to Georgia as well. She is also the training partner of Alexis Raptis who we also interviewed today and Allsion states that Alexis has become a little sister to her.
We talk about the crazy ride we are on going into semifinals and loving every minute of it! We go through the workouts that have been released by the Syndicate Crown, Cat celebrates 100 days as an affiliate. And we can't wait until next week to head to Knoxville to bring you live shows from the events
Tayler credits CrossFit for her fire career. Not only did it physically prepare her for all the tests that would come at her but, her community prepped her for her interviews, and the mental aspect of being a fire fighter. She is hoping to ride the roller coaster into an amazing experience at the Syndicate Crown.
Ellia shares her dance mom stories of being a dancer during her childhood years. She is in the Army National Guard, has served our country overseas in Afghanistan and now she lives in Kansas and shares coaches with Jacob Hepner and Olivia Kirksetter.
We get to Know Hollye and How she is an OG CrossFitter who likes even numbered years. She competed at the 2014 Regionals with the Rope Climb event and can't wait to smash what she did there, she get to compete with her coach Dex Hopkins at the same event and is thrilled to share in the excitement of it all. She is an affiliate owner and Nutrition expert helping people in so many ways.
We Talk everything from Dogs to Ice Cream with this amazing you star in the CrossFit World. We talk about her move to Georgia, Rooming with Sara Sigmundsdottir, Noah Ohlsen being the Crazy Cousin and her daily showdown with Travis Mayer. She shares some rough surgeries and Mental hurdles being an elite gymnast caused, plus so much more.
We talk with Hal about making it to the SemiFinals, This is not his first foray on the Big Stage. He competed at the 2018 Regionals and had an eventful triple 3 event, continued working out at CrossFit Trivium where he made the MACC Last season only to injure himself on night one and fighting through the weekend, Hal has his sights on much bigger goals this season and can't wait to see what he does.
We explore what it was like to wait for your invite as a backfill, Training to get rid of weaknesses, what the workouts look like, how she put a pause on Grad School to go all in and examining mindset in the CrossFit world. We finish up talking about goat cheese pizza and both of our mouts started to water.
We talk to Kelsey about making the decision to do CrossFit instead of other sports in her early teens. Meeting the Sweeney's and getting invited to Powerstroke for a camp to train with other athletes. Starting a coaching career at 18, going to college and so much more.
We get to know Mike as a father of 5, former US Marine who while was active and played sports as a kid, also liked to have fun and didn't take things too seriously. After training for 2 years at CrossFit Crash and some of the best athletes, he has made huge strides qualifying for the Syndicate Crown. He was number 120 in North America and Mike takes that to mean, there is no where to go but up and he can't wait to thrive at an in--Person competetion.
Cat and Scott talk baseball, tattoos, his coach Nick Urankar and a little bit about Scott's prior performances at the 2020 CrossFit Games and 2021 Granite Games.
We sit down to get to know Meredith Swindle former College Softball All-American and Superstar at Stetson University as a Pitcher and Power Hitting DH. She tells us how she hates to lose and how CrossFit not only made her a better athlete but reduced the number of nagging injuries she had. She talks about how she switched from Playing Softball in Italy to Competing as a CrossFitter at the Italian showdown and everything in between. She will be competing at the Syndicate Crown with the hopes of making it to the CrossFit Games.
Mathias Porter is a Naval Academy grad and a former swimmer who has busted on the scene this year to capture his first semi-finals appearance and his first big stage in CrossFit competitions. He is still active duty Navy working as an explosives expert!
Alex sits down with us and talks about growing up in a difficult but loving situation, how someone took a chance on her and it has paid off so much. We talk about getting married at 18 to her love Jake and how they support each other. Alex has grown while under the tutulidge of Justin Cotler and the Underdogs Coaches. This year Alex took a huge step by finishing 14th in North America in the Quarterfinals and is poised to make some waves at Semis. Take a listen to this smart beyond her years athlete.
On a special Bonus Episode of the Rig Report, I give my mom the opportunity to share her story and show how she has supported me in oh so many ways. It gives a brief glimpse into who I am today, and I could never have made it this far without this wonderful Woman.
We sit down with one of the most impressive athletes I have every researched and oh ya her son in 5 time Fittest on Earth Mat Fraser! We talk about her amateur and Pro figure skating days and the inovations her and her husband Don brought to the sport, we talk about being a doctor, and a mother and how that can blend together. Mat is one tough competitor and he gets it straight from his Rock Star Mom! Check out this bonus Mother's Day Edition of The Clydesdale Fitness & Friends
Danielle was named one of the most Athletic CrossFitters in the sport we talk about was this a blessing or a curse, We talk about the epiphany she had after finishing the 2021 CrossFit Games that God had a plan for her, and she changed a lot about what she was doing away from the gym. We also talk R.A.A.D., Karaoke, Dogs and Semifinals. We interviewed Danielle 18 months ago and again today. There is a noticable differenne in her overall and that is scary. Look out CrossFit World, Danielle is coming.
CrossFit announced the location of the 2023 games and addressed questions from the media, Amy has box jump PTSD. Plus did a ton of Devil's Presses with Charlie. We take your questions.
Alex Gazan tells the story how Regan Huckaby changed the course of her life, Cheryl Nasso helps us break the CrossFit Plateau, Fantasy Fitnessing give us a sneak peek at week 2 & 3 of the Semifinal season and finally a Mother's day treat as Tom Lennon interviews his mom for Mother's day.
Colten talks to us about training for the Granite Games and eventually the CrossFit Games. We talk about how last year he was so focused on making the Games that he trained to get there, and not necessarily compete at the Games once he was there. His girlfriend Ally has stood by his side for over 3 years and has now made a Semifinal herself on the CrossFit Kilo II team. She talks about how it is impossible not to get fit working out with Colten. We look at the journey she took to get to this point and what the future looks like. We also talk about wedding dates? Home building? and Secret Equipment building.
We have a chat with the man himself Armen Hammer! We talk about being a Dad and how that has changed his life. We discuss why he has stepped back from CrossFit the organization, yet still embraces the community and the methodology. We look back at the relationships he built in Austin with Chase, Kyle and Cliff. Will SAN every air again? and what does the future look like from a media standpoint.
Logan should be going to Semifinals the 4 reasons he isn't: Lack of review on Event 3 of Quarterfinals Open semifinal positions mysteriously shrink from 9 to 5 Team members who accepted team invites and rescinded their spot on the leaderboard have not been removed Logan reached out to CrossFit 4 times with zero response.
This is a mess and Logan deserves to get in.
We talk the Hippensteel Video and the reaction to it. We talk about GRID for Kids, Next week we will be going live with the man himself Armen Hammer Monday 5/2/22 @3:00PM EST
Dex Hopkins tells us about coming out of retirement to have his best Individual finish at this point in the CrossFit Season. Cheryl Nasson talks about how CrossFitters can get leaner, stronger, faster. Fantasy Fitnessing looks at the first week of Semi's. Blues City looks at the Master's online quarterfinal and Colten Merten's and his Girlfriend Ally stop by to share how training together has helped both of them.
Kelly Stone has been one of our favorites from the beginning of this podcast, She is so smart and articulate about all that is going on in the sport of CrossFit and uses that to examine where she is at and how to get better, Her Fitness is out of this world, from going to the Games twice on a team, finishing 8th at a very stacked West Coast Classic last year and improving tremendously through this years Open and Quarterfinals. She is on a pace to kick down the door to Madison and show everyone what she has. We also talk family, home remodels and so much more.
We talk with Ricky Garard and his Coach Justin Cotler about why it was the right fit to come together, Ricky talks about how hard it was to wait 4 years to make his return, and how meeting his now girlfriend Michelle was a big help to him at the time, he also shares how a supportive familty and community helped his as he went back to do class workouts. We also explore how being a rugby player can help with the mindset of CrossFit. Plus so much more.
The athletes are not in a bubble, they are affected by every decision CrossFit Makes. They are human beings with human emotions. One athlete share those stages of dealing with all this and how at the end of the day she just has to compete. This is not a hobby for the athletes this is a career, a life long dream, something they have put 100% of their focus toward and making changes that make no sense or could have been dealt with prior to becoming an issue are not helping the cause.
Individual Semi's were set we thought but there are so many issues across the world right now and the solutions seem to be uneven at best. Amy is off to do the 5 Age Group Quarter-Finals and we discuss the workouts. In addition, we talk about CrossFit's very uneven stance on changing people from one semi-final to another and what could the solution be. Sam Briggs gets a back fill to Strength in Depth. and so much more.
This week on the Rig Report we talk with Ricky Garard and Justin Cotler about why they chose each other, The Fantasy Fitnessing Crew look at the Strength of all 10 Semi-Finals and preview their Semi-Final Fantasy Game. Scott Sits down with Arielle Loewen aka Super Mom to talk about what is different and what is the same this year after a surprise 2021 CrossFit Season, The Blues City CrossFit crew look at the advantages and disadvantages to the week you have to do the Semi-Final. Tom Lennon From Type-1 Lifting talks with Michel Jean a fellow type-1 diabetic about what it is like to compete at the CrossFit Games as a diabetic, We finish up with our Nutrition Expert Cheryl Nasso from the FitBody Secrets podcast who is educating us on Nutrition Periodization this week.
James talks about how his focus is now on having fun, he explains how him and his girlfriend Paige have made a check list of things they want to do and just started scheduling. James is now focusing on Semi-Finals but still looking at it as something to do for fun. We also talk about all the programs and books he has out! James is also a inventor of the Tiny Timer which is one of the coolest things out there. We also learn about James building and Air B&B with no prior experience 🤣 We finish with James telling us about breaking bones in his back and still competing in an Iron Man Triathlon 5 days later. I hope you enjoy this incredibly fascinating human!
We take a look at the team Quarter Finals and their weekend, Invites have been sent for the Individual Semi Finals, plus whatever else comes up.
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On this edition of the Rig Report we talk with Cooper Marsh about being an agent during a very difficult quarterfinals weekend, The Blues City Crew break down the Team Quarterfinals as thier co-host Taylor Streid took part, Cheryl Nasso tells us about the Nutrition Hierarchy, Type 1 Lifting's Tom Lennon talks with Hannah Hardy about why after finishing 23rd in North America during the quarter Finals she made the decision to go team. The Fantasy Fitnessing duo of Katharine and Dave compare last years Crossfit Games competitors to those who are moving on to Semi's and there is a big surprise. Finally, James Newbury talks with us about what it was like to do all 5 (plus one redo due to a technical glitch) and then participate in an Olympic Distance Triathalon.
Crystal tells us why she wanted to start an app that dealt with Mobility, but in a more complete sense of recovery. She wanted to factor in stress relief, sleep and make this a holistic approach. We talk her fitness journey from soccer to bad ass weight lifter and CrossFitter. We then get into her being sick for the last two years and finally on the road to recovery. What they did to her physically, mentally and spiritually. Her story is a remarkable one and you should check this one out.
We spin for two more winners of the RX Smart Gear Jump Rope Give Away. We look at the Team Quarterfinal events and talk about the twilight zone week that was. We then try and predict what Dave Castro is up to with his visit to Cookeville and Rich Froning. We finish up with Catalyst Fitness' House rules and is there a difference between the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition and the ESPN The Body Issue.
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The Blues City CrossFit Crew look and how all the non standard videos are creating issues on the Leaderboard, the Native Strength & Resiliance Group share how they worked to bring the CrossFit L1 Scholarship program to Indiginous people at Powell CrossFit in Arizona just outside the Navajo Nation, Fantasy Fitnessing shares the athletes they are bullish on after their performance in the quarterfinals, & Scott Finishes up with an editorial on the inconsistencies seen with CrossFit and emploring them to do better.
The Crew talks with Mat Fraser and Matt O'Keefe about how they formed their relationship, that has become one of complete trust and now business partners, best friends and family. We dive into the mindset of a champion and the dual personality that Mat had to wrestle with to be successful. We dive into HWPO what the plans are for the future, why they developed their own app, Mat's coaching venture and the role O'Keefe plays today with this. Plus a ton of laughs and fun throughout the hour.
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The Crew breaks down the events of the weekend that lead up to Anikha Greer not being abyle to move on to Semi-Finals. This is not a black and white world, there is a lot of grey and an athlete with a clean record, Never been penalized in 4 years for movement standards, always complied with no argument of being forced to Online Semi last year, missing out on a year during the teen divisions because of a change of rule, She is always the one on the bad end of a rule change. The CrossFit Games determine the Fittest on Earth not the most technology savvy! Her workout was done timely, her video was posted on YouTube timely using the WOD Proof App so it is time stamped and score recorded. They paperwork got lost in the mail. Are you kidding me! Check out the full interview here.
We welcome the 5 time Champion Mat Fraser and his Best Friend and CEO of HWPO Matt O'Keefe who talk about how their close friendship developed over the past several years. Cheryl Nasso breaks down the Quarterfinal events, Josh Hicks shares the progress he has made in the development of The Medic RX Program. You can now register for the class, it is fully accredited and can help save lives in gyms and affiliates around the world. Finally, our Friends from Fantasy Fitnessing looks at the Quarterfinal results to and discuss whether the athlete made news or noise.
Scott sits down with Matt to discuss his collegiate baseball career with the Univeristy of Utah, how he found CrossFit and how it gave him that competitive thing in his life. We talk about his wife and his job at UPS, Why he decided to go with Brute Strength and how that has changed his expectations and he is doing things that keep surprising him and his coach. Plus a lot more.
We talk about the leak with the quarterfinal workouts, the workouts themselves, who is going to do well this weekend and a whole bunch more.
Episode 5 of the Rig Report Dives into how important nutrition is during QuarterFinals with Cheryl Nasso - Host of the Fit Body Secrets Podcast, Matt Poulin - This year's 2nd place finisher in the Open tells us why the Open still means something to him, Katharine and Dave from Fantasy Fitnessing introduce thier new Quarterfinal game and Cat Scherer - Host of the Clydesdale, Fitness & Friends Podcast comes with another Rant this week.
Last year I had to make one of the toughest decisions I have ever had to make, and that was to leave the gym where I had so much success, built a family and made some of the best friends I could ever imagine. However, I was broken again! and I didn't know how do get fixed. This is one of the tough steps I had to take in order to begin the long climb back.
Charlie and Scott Sit down with Chase and discuss growing up in West Virginia, Collegiate Wrestling, and being an Academic Wizard. Then Chase discusses how he went into local TV Ad Sales and finally getting a dream opportunity with Flo Elite where he met Armen Hammer and Kyle and Cliff and formed what would be known as Scale as Needed. We talk about Chase's Journey with these guys and how they eventually left Flo Elite. Chase is now with C4 Energy doing marketing. We finish off with some opinions of what and where CrossFit is plus a few other things thrown in.
We talk abou the open for all of us. How we feel what we are looking forward to and Amy qualifies for QuarterFinals. We talk about Open finishes, were they significant or not. Cat is having neighbor Issues and Amy is off to see Hamilton in Houston.
This Week on the Rig Report Where we bring you the last news from around the CrossFit World from the people making the News Happy St. Patricks Day Everyone. On this week’s Episode we have special Guests Kristin Holte who talk about her farewell tour, doing the Open without pressure, and Where she is in the process of her next career. Spencer Panchik talks about why now was the time to go all in with BRUTE Strength, and what his future goals are. Roza Giles tells us about her move to the United States as a model living a very unhealthy life, then doing a job in Madison and finding a CrossFit Gym which changed her life in so many ways. Expert Analysis on this year’s Open from Katharine and Dave of Fantasy Fitnessing And Commentary about the accessibility of the Open from the Blues City Crew.
Scott sits down with Caroline Lambray and Jeff Adler. We talk to them the week they were allowed to open CrossFit Wonderland. We also talk about Jeff having a pretty awesome off-season, with a Podium finish at The Rogue Invitational, a 4th Place finish in Dubai and then Caroline hit the stage at Wodapalooza. Jeff gives his input about the new facination with the elimination events. Do you think Jeff is wearing his cowboy gear from The Rogue Invitational? and so much more!
Scott has a facinating conversation with Cooper that spans everything from studying at Oxford where he played Lacrosse and got to hang out in the Harry Potter Castle to owning a mobile Donut business that required some shenannigans, tp working with some of the best and brightest stars in the CrossFit Space. Just an amazing comversation with so much more
We break down the final workout of the 2022 CrossFit Open and yes it has Thrusters, we analyze what athletes have done best with these movements, then we pick our way too early Podium Picks for the men at this year's CrossFit Games, finally, we talk about how BRUTE is on Fire this year and another athlete leaves Comp Train.
Welcome to Episode 3 of The Rig Report! We talk with Roza Giles about how she helped Roman get his Visa and what the current situation in Russia means for him and all Russian Speaking Nations. The Blues City Crew examine the recently retired athletes and how they are approaching the Open, Cooper Marsh walks us through the deal between R.A.D. and Danielle Brandon, Katharine and Dave fill us in on all the statistics from week 2 of the Open and what to expect for 22.3. We finish with an all new Cat's Rant, CrossFit made us a promise but is it happening?
Amy and Scott share there experience hanging out at 22.2 at the Rogue Headquarters watching Laura Horvath, Emma Lawson, Saxon Panchik and Justin Mederios throw down. We talk about our own experiences including Sam Briggs cheering Scott on to the end of the Open workout. We talk about the new females at TTT and how Max addressed getting them comfortable and part of the community, we talk Roman Khrennekov and preview upcoming episodes.
James tells us about growing up in a very poor section of New York, going to school in New Jersey because of his football ability however, still facing racism and struggles while being given favors to get on the football field. He talks about the depression he felt while people came out of the woodwork with handouts, and how he overcame all of this to become one of the best coaches in the Fitness industry and growing his strength through faith.
TIMESTAMPS 0:00 Open 3:07 Grew up in the South Bronx 5:40 High School All-American 8:24 Michigan Fan 11:35 Faces Racism/Bigotry 13:30 Step up to the plate and be a dad 16:20 Choses Iowa 18:37 Suspended from Iowa moves to Rutgers 25:17 Becoming a Chicago Bear 26:33 The pressure was so thick I tried to take my own life 29:54 Jame's Faith Journey 32:00 I don't want Praise, that didn't get me anywhere 33:33 Change to Fitness Coach 35:53 GRID and Lindsey Valenzuela 38:19 Coaching Elite Athletes 42:02 Coaching your kids 44:37 Be Brave/Mindset 51:51 I'm a coach of the People 53:50 How strong is James 56:45 The Iowa Camp 1:02:10 Jame's Diet
CrossFit Faru's co-founder, Wesley Gold is the Law Enforcement Officer for the Grumeti Reserve and manages 100+ anti-poaching scouts on the ground in Tanzania and oversees the efforts to reduce poaching in the area. Kristen Chandler shares what the anti-poaching scouts go through in a day, how dangerous their job is and how CrossFit is preparing the scouts to be more prepared doing their jobs.
The next big push is to get an L1 done out to the Serengeti so that the scouts can get the qualification and that will give them consistency.
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On this episode of The Rig Report Kristen Chandler shares why she owns an affiliate in Tanzania. Poaching animals is still a huge problem in Africa and they are now using CrossFit to help the Scouts that are fighting the Poachers. CrossFit Faru's co-founder, Wesley Gold is the Law Enforcement Officer for the Grumeti Reserve and manages 100+ anti-poaching scouts on the ground in Tanzania and oversees the efforts to reduce poaching in the area. The next big push is to get an L1 done out to the Serengeti so that the scouts can get the qualification and that will give them consistency. Use the link below to donate. https://africanccf.org/donate/tanzania/ In the comments please stipulate: CrossFit Faru One can donate any amount and it all helps. Sam Cournoyer shares why he made the decision to join Mayhem Freedom and step away from individual competition for one year and why this will make him stronger and ready to fight for the podium in 2023. Finally, Katharine and Dave share the results from week 1 of Fantasy Fitnessing and look ahead to more possible upsets for week 2.
The Crew talk about how their Open 22.1 went, how the elite athletes did, the Ukraine Protest, Roman Krenehkov, Standards for boxes and what is coming soon on the podcast
Scott had the opportunity to talk with Arielle and Dillon Lowen and Emily and Kyle Rolfe, all at the same time. While there was discussion about Wodapalooza, The Rogue Invitational, the new sponsorships and the offseason. This interview went completely unscripted and most of the time off the rails but made it the most fun, wacky and crazy interview ever done on this podscast. If you want to have an hour of fun... Check this one out!
Scott and Cat sit down with Phil to discuss what he is up to this season, and get into deeper discussions on mindset, training philosophies, why often times it is easer to coach female athletes, why he has athletes complete math problems under stress in a workout and why he doesn't like to be near the floor during the competition, plus so much more.
Hear why Saxon Panchik moved to Nashville, why him and his brother Spencer need different things and is this a permanent move? Then we talk with Nic Johnston about the move from the PRVN side, Why is this the right fit, what does Saxon bring to the team and how giddy are they to have a perenial top 10 games athlete in the fold? Then we talk with Phil Mansfield about coaching philosophies, (the full interview will be released tonight at 6:00PM EST https://youtu.be/7IhxtA5EjPk ) Phil believes in the 3 F's Fun, Focus and Fear. Why this makes training men and women much different. Finally, our friends from Fantasy Fitnessing drop by to look at there Open Madness Bracket Challenge, and who could be the big upset in each bracket. www.fantasyfitnessing.com Immediately following we will go live with the CrossFit Open Announcement.
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We talk to Dave Newman about being reliant on CrossFit as a customer and all the Changes, his relationship with Dave Castro and New products they have coming out, plus the Cerakote Limited edition colors of the EVO Rope. Then the crew talks about the Saxon Panchik News, who is going to be Mayhem's 4th (Psst it did break right after the show that it was Sam Cournoyer) , Cat's new gym and all our fitness this week.
Olivia Sulek and Nic Simpson share their story of finding CrossFit, Olivia's win as a 14-15 years old, being a part of the greatest era of Teenage Female Athletes ever, why she prefers to hava an individual coach and what that means for Nic's Continued learning and Growth. Competing at Semi-Finals as a 17 year old, and recently at Wodapalooza and all the both learned during that process and Finally, Everything Graeter's Ice Cream!
We talk Roman Khrennikov's Visa, all the Details and have a statement from his manager Snorri Baron. CrossFit has announced the matchups for week 1 of the 2022 CrossFit Open, Amy hurts her hands, Charlie pokes the bear, Clydesdale Media is going live during the Open Announcement and what is your favorite Rom-Com of all time.
Phil talks with Cat and Scott about his injury riddled attempt at becoming a College Basketball Player, only to find a new sport in CrossFit where he has ascended to the top of the sport in a very short time!
Katharine and Dave tell us about how they got into CrossFit and when they became addicted to watching people exercise fast by discovering the Documentaries. They then explain how they started the interface to have CrossFit become a Fantasy Sport. We also announced that they will be joining The Rig Report on a weekly basis to give stats on who does well on specific events and give tips on who you should try to have on your fantasy team. Fantasyfitnessing.com
Cat and Scott talk Roza's move to Chairman of the Board, The two North American Semi Finals are announced, Sara Sigmundsdottir moves to Georgia and TTT, O'Keefe announces his landing spot, Cat talks week 2 of the gym and so much more.
Brent talks about playing guitar as a kid, all the sports he played growing up and how he switched focus to Volleyball and then specifically to CrossFit. His move to Australia, how he met his wife, what has been happening with the PFAA and why it was important to take the offseason to reconnect with loved ones. Plus so much more.
Cat talks about her first 2 days in her new Gym. Scott Talks about TFX and how much fun it was. We talk about Kelsey Kiel's Comeback story. Charlie is into all the challenges and how Amy always needs a round number to start her day.
Brett talks about his own journey in fitness that led him to co-own his own gym, he then tells us about how he and Anikha met, how life is different in PEI, when he knew that Anikha was ready for the big time and the struggles of the near misses that plagued Anikha early in her career.
Chase has always been a phenomenal athlete and tells us this year is focused on team with a fiance' and his job his heart is really with the team experience. His team won the Fittest Experience in the RX Division and are ready for the upcoming season. We talk about his current role with C4 and what his plans are for the future
Davis tells us about how he loves a challenge and has a blast out on the competition floor. This 23 years old is ready to take on all challenges. He attributes his passion for fittness to his dad who is an OG CrossFitter and set the example for Davis his whole life.
Chris talks about the importance of fitness in the Trades, most specifically painters. Chris was a residential painter who has since started a YouTube channel that has close to a 1/2 million subscribers, and doing trainings all over the world. Chris was always into fitness but one day he wanted to do something with his daughter and everything changed. Hear all this and more.
Jordan competed at TFX in 2017 as an intermediate athlete, she then suffered a torn up knee afraid she wouldn't be able to compete again. She did the qualifier this year for TFX, and didn't feel right, hear what she went through next!
Nate Talks about how his parents got him into CrossFit, and it was something he always wanted to try and pursue. He talks about how this is his first Major Competition and how he will use this as a measuring stick on how he improves.
James talks about how all he learned while being coached as a football player at the University of Iowa and in the NFL made him the coach he is today. How mindset is just as inportant as physical prowess and you need to become TBO, (The Brave One) on the competition floor. James has goals to pass on his knowledge and help others elevate themselves in whatever they do! Oh yeah and we talk about him Power Cleaning over 400lbs with no warm up!!! WHAT??? YES!!!
Montez was a football player who always loved fitness, He and his wife found CrossFit and were wiped out in their first workout and wanted more. Montez shares that this was his first major competition and his still figuring out if this is something he wants to continue pursuing.
Luke talks moving to Cookeville, What it was like competing with Rich Froning at Wodapalooza, What his goals are for the weekend and What his plans are for this upcoming season, (Breaking News). and The Role Mayhem Mission played this weekend at TFX
Nic Johston stops by and shares his recent marriage to Taylor Williamson and Coaching Brooke Wells through her elbow injury and sharing where Rehab and Coaching have their own place in this process. He also talks about his new young gun athlete Cole Greashaber and how the coaching for a teen transitioning to the Open Division is very different.
Connor stops by and discusses what it was like being the test tube for his parents when they designed a fitness methodology for Teens. Connor competed at the first CrossFit Games at the age of 15 was the youngest person to join the CrossFit Seminar Staff. He went on to help with Brand X for kids, Joined Underdogs Athletics as the Programmer for the Teen Program Track and Coach! In addition to that, Connor Just got married and enjoys his time as a father these days. This just touches the tip of the iceberg with this amazing man, Check out the rest on this episode.
We talk all things about the Annie Thorisdottir Team that includes Khan Porter, Tola Morokinyo and Lauren Fisher. We also talk James Newberry and where will he end up? We get a walk through of the new Catalyst Fitness, and talk fitness and Scott's trip to Austin for the Fittest Experience. Plus, Danielle Brandon Talks R.A.D. Anikha Greer Discusses her Coming Out Party at Wodapalooza
Amy and Scott talk with Ellie Turner one week after her breakout performance at Wodapalooza! We learn that Ellie even surprised herself, learned so much over that weekend and feels she is better prepared for the upcoming season. We learn about how she grew up in the country with 4 brothers and the activities prepared her for her next career! We finish up talking about her move to Montreal to get coached in person with immediate feedback and how this could be a game changer! Plus a whole lot more!
Tonight we talk all things Wodapalooza, The Breaking News about the Lake at the CrossFit Games, Catalyst Fitness moving closer to opening. Charlie shops at Costco and Kroger while we chat, and thoughts and prayers for Sara Sigmundsdottir.
We talk with Colette about her time growing up trying all sports, Going to college at FSU and going to the final four in Soccer 3 out of 4 years and being named captain in her senior year. After College she fell in love with coaching both Soccer and Strength and Conditioning. Then she found CrossFIt, Started coaching there, Started a Family and now as a Master's Athlete is one of the Fittest Woman in the World. She also joined the Underdogs Team and does coaching for them focusing on Master's athletes and helping with the Master's Programming.
Casey talks about growing up without part of his left arm and the family that wouldn’t let him make excuses! Casey went on to play Basketball, Football and run track. He then found a new passion in CrossFit where he has won WODAPALOOZA 4 Times and is going for his 5th this weekend, as well as winning the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games! Casey also works with Underdogs Athletics and does the programming for their Adaptive program!
The Crew Is back for the first time since before Christmas and we discuss the Dave Castro Firing and its impact on the CrossFit Games and community. Cat Shares her experience with the Green Beret Project's Competition and its success. Amy Gets a new Tattoo. We talk Mal O'Brien moving the HWPO and leaving James Townsend. Finally, we discuss the launch of The Clydesdale Media Podcast Network and the upcoming launch of a Brand New News Show.
Scott and Charlie sit down with Alison Scudds about being Demo Team Captain at the 2021 NUBULL CrossFit Games and working closely with Dave Castro. She then talks about her move to Las Vegas to Join the Underdogs Athletics Crew, She talks what its like having training partners to push you every day. She also has a new training partner in Ricky Garard and what her thoughts are there. Finally, we touch on the upcoming season and the recent release of her new Born Primative line and the corresponding photo shoot done at Joshua Tree National Park. https://www.ascudds.com/ https://bornprimitive.com/collections/alison-scudds-collection
Cheryl and Scott Talk about how things were completely different last year at this time. This was 1 months before Scott and Cheryl started working together, and Scott was in a dark place. This year there is much more enjoyment going into the Christmas Season.
We talk kids being home from college, and all the laundry that brings. We wrap up the Dubai CrossFit Championships. Cat's husband uses a jackhammer and has been named the Chief Facilities Operator. Charlie get's to Disney only for all the kids to get sick. Amy has tech issues but finds a way.
Amy, Cat and Scott talk with Matt O'Keefe President of Loud & Live about the 10th Anniversary of Wodapalooza! The changes planned for this year, what to expect when you come to Miami and How he will fare in the Gauntlet. We talk what the last year was like as a semi-final host at both Granite Games and West Coast Classic, we talk the future of the sport and what needs to happen to grow. A twist on this is the need for live sports gambling in the expansion of CrossFit the Sport.
Amy was born without her right leg all the way up to the hip. After moving to Nashville to be a Singer/Songwriter, she began kickboxing to stay in shape, after being pushed by a coach at her gym she began to push herself further and discovered there was so much more that she could do, then when she learned that the CrossFit Games was adding an adaptive division she decided to go for it and had one of the most inspiring moments at this years games that captured the hearts of everyone who got the opportunity to witness it. This has given her the desire to continue pusing and being a mentor and inpiration to so many more.
We talk Dubai CrossFit Championships, who ya got, who is your dark horse, and what are you looking forward to most? We talk Legends Masters Competition in San Diego, California, Cat Coached and Congrats to our Listener Amy Hill for throwing down. We talk our fitness Activities and chat with the listeners. Join the Clydesdale Fitness and Friends league on Fantasy Fitnessing.
Cat and Scott Sit down with the Travis Mayer, This CrossFit Games Veteran shares with us his love for the sport, how he moved from Motocross, to CrossFit and his love for competing. He talks how he developed through his CrossFit Career, his relationship with Max El-Hag and how they came to share a space. He shares with us the meaning behind his tatoos and who they represent and Travis also shares information about his new relationship with TYR.
Josh stops by to discuss a project he has been working on to help affiliates be more prepared in medical emergencies. He has developed a course that will be certified and recognized world wide in basic first aid, and teach what to do to prepare for EMT or Ambulance arrival. He is also working with companies to create a kit for different levels of need from athlete to coach to affiliate owner. To hear all the details check this one out with our very good friend Josh Hicks!
We give you a sneak peek of Cat's New Gym, Should CrossFit be publishing negative PED Tests? Can you pronounce Delaware Cities? Cat heads to San Diego for the Legends Master's event! Charlie Can't wake up, people are telling stories about Gui and Fantasy Sports cause pain.
Scott and Charlie meet Underdogs Athlete Matt Dlugos. We talk about what it was like to grow up in Morgantown, West Virginia, his amazing dog, and how he found CrossFit. Matt is 6'4" and how that plays a role in competitions, plus his reaction to the PFAA recommending a better standardization of Bar and Ring Height. We talk about his experience meeting the Underdogs Crew for the first time, why he chose to join Justin Cotler from both an athlete and coach perspective, what his future goals are, and things that he has witnessed being a part of this team that will make your jaws drop.
Shaylin talks about her goal to be the World's Fittest LEO and how the structure of the new season helped her accomplish that goal. She qualified for Semi's before she was convinced she could and now she knows so she has upped her game going into 2022 with bigger goals in mind. She also talks about being a woman in the military and Law Enforcement and how at times that has been a struggle. She finishes with how she deals with the stress of her job and how her husband, family, Dogs, Workout partners and Co-workers tremendously.
Cat get's her keys, Amy's daughter is okay after a fender bender, Charlie is getting mobile, and Scott is having back surgery on Dec 16th. Cat also competed and won a team competition. plus CrossFit introduces a nutrition course, Mat Fraser starts an elite programing plan. What is the greatest documentary ever, what is the best tear-jerker movie of all time.
Scott and Cat meet the Director of Communications for Loud and Live Sports - Kristen Chandler. We talk CrossFit Games, Granite Games, West Coast Classic, and Wodapalooza and learn a little bit more about Kristen's history with CrossFit and why the Morning Chalk Up named her 1 of 14 women in CrossFit "making waves".
The Adam Kramer episode about The Green Beret Project was Episode 50. It’s a must listen.
We talk with Dave Newman about everything he has going on, Black Friday Cyber Weekend Sale, The Warehouse sale, The Green Beret Competition, the Legends Masters Competition plus they have something new coming to help with rope climbs. I then talk about the reaction to Eric Roza announcing he has been battling depression, a little about Sara Sigmundsdottir and the rest of the crew having a wild week.
Tommy Hackenbruck has done it all, Played college football under Urban Meyer at the University of Utah, had a Podium Finish as an Individual at the 2009 CrossFit Games, Won the Affiliate Cup Team Championship twice in 2012 and 2013, with another podium finish on a team in 2015. Tommy also won Steve Austin's Broken Skull Ranch Times. Now Tommy has begun focusing on Coaching with Justin Cotler and The Underdogs Athletics Crew, and is teaming up with Justin and Zack Forrest to open a state of the art CrossFit Facility in Las Vegas. First and foremost Tommy is a family man who is all about balance. Finally we talk Tommy vs. Matt Chan in who is the best reality show champion.
We Talk Eric Roza's Letter to the Staff at CrossFit as well as affiliate owners where he says he is battling depression, and want to destigmatize mental health, we also talk Cat's new space, Amy's did "The Cheif" and Where's Charlie?
We start by sharing some success and Cheryl adds some mindset around that, we then get into Bio Feedback and how important that is to know your success, adjust your needs and understand what is happening throughout the process.
Just getting together and chatting about what is going on in our lives this week. Cat is looking over her lease. Amy's calf is hurting after Chad. Charlie went into a Comp unpreparred.... Again. Scott is still working the weightloss train.
Chase is a husband, father, affiliate owner, podcaster, CrossFit media personality and lots more. Just watch and you'll understand why event organizers choose him to call their events time and time again.
We talk the weekend competition at The Rogue Invitational, Katrin makes the change from Comptrain to Annie Thorisdottir's Team, and CrossFit announces the schedule and a few significant changes to the 2022 CrossFit Season.
She's Back! We catch up with 18-year old phenom Anikha Greer on her 2021 performance at the CrossFit Games Semi Finals and Last Chance Qualifiers. Find out what she's been up to since, and why she and her coach Brett will be taking the CrossFit world by storm in 2022. She's definitely and up and comer to keep your eye on if you're a fan of the sport.
This week we discuss dialing in the macros and calorie numbers. Also how to get someone fitnessing and easing them in with confidence.
We talk to Jason Franciosa of Element 26 www.element26.co
We draw a new winner for the RX Smart Gear giveaway. www.rxsmartgear.com
We preview the Rogue Invitational, Cat appeared on another podcast doing the same (The plate stack podcast) we give our winners picks as well. Scott will be there working on the Media team.
Cat is close to a deal on a new space for CrossFit Clarity, Amy gets back from hiking in Tennessee , Charlie is getting ready to return to the Gobbler Games scene of the crime and Scott gets good news on his back!
We pick our favorite CrossFit Documentary and favorite Rogue signature shirts!
Scott and Cat chat it up with a few young guns from Brute and their coach to discuss their upcoming move to Naples, Florida to create a new CrossFit "training camp". Learn what motivates them to keep pushing and discover whose full focus is to be the fittest on earth.
Bern tells us about getting into CrossFit in 2007, going from Globo Gym Personal trainer to drinking the Kool Aid that was the CrossFit Methodology. Bern is a black man in a world that is not racially diverse, but the gym was his happy place and all those biases were gone inside those walls until Greg Glassman made a tweat in 2020 Changing everything. Instead of sitting back Bern made the choice to do something about it by creating a competition where everyone was welcome and that is where The Invictus Boston Invitational was born. Now in its third year getting bigger and better and attracting athletes from all over the world. Listen now to see why this was created, what it is trying to accomplish and how Bern plans to make more changes into the future.
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We talk new products and Philonthropic efforts with RX Smart Gear Owner and Founder Dave Newman, Including the Bethany and Friends Camp, the Ultimate Hawiian Trail Run and Power Monky Camp! We talk the RX Smart Gear Air Mat, Air Box and EVO FRE. Cat and Scott Talk about the Affiliate Partner Program, Affiliates returning to CrossFit, The Rogue Invitational, Wodapalooza, MACCFest and What is going on with our families and the Stephi Cohen Story on Sevan's Podcast. Cat makes one more step toward owning an affiliate
Elite CrossFit Athlete and his Coach, who also happens to be his fiancée discuss what it's like running a business and managing a successful CrossFit career side by side. From the unique experience of the 2020 CrossFit Games to what's next for Jeffrey at the Rogue Invitational at the end of October. We also get personal and ask about how they met, their courtship and plans for the future.
Cheryl and Scott Discuss how Scott got started with his weight loss Journey, How Cheryl used an incrimental approach to make it easier to create change, and it began a process of trusting one another.
Ashley Talks about signing with RX Smart Gear to Do Post-Natal Workouts on IG Live, She gives her input on Ricky Garard signing with Underdogs Athletics and her Husband Justin Cotler as his coach, She talks the big move from New York City to Las Vegas, working for a financial planning company telling her real world experience, what it's like to be both the wife and business partner of Justin Cotler, How their partnership works both at home and at work. She also dives into the mindset of how being a jack of all trades has allowed her to master the art of relationship building and what that has done for her career and her life path.
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We give away an RX Smart Gear Jump Rope, we talk fitness, injuries, cures, advocating for children young and old, dogs, Viral Tik Toks, upgrading podcast equipment, what our childhood nicknames were, would we rather ride on a train or a boat, Cat finds gym space? the Madrid CrossFit Championships are this weekend, Rogue is coming up and Cat has a ticket for sale, the Green Beret Project is hosting a competition check out Cat's Instagram for more details.
Scott and Annie sit down and talk about winning the 2021 NoBull CrossFit Games, working on the broadcast team for CrossFit, being an affiliate owner, wife, mother and vinyl record collector. Annie's plans for the 10th anniversary of Loud & Live's Wodapalooza in 2022 and so much more.
Days after his 18th Birthday, Cat and Nate breakdown a few workouts from the Games, talk all about eating (and drinking) Ben & Jerry's, Nate's training, education, and plans for the future.
We talk RICKY being back and what that means, Is it safe for all the young athletes to do all 4 big competitions this off season? Amy has her Best Friend with her, we talk our fitness! All the qualifiers and online comps have kicked off! And so much more!
We welcomed back Ehea , this time alongside her wife, Theresa to talk about married life, family and Ehea's latest certification in BLS which allows her to shift careers from Corrections Officer to EMT/Firefighter. The love is strong between theses 2 and we had so much fun catching up with Ehea, getting to know Theresa and sharing a view into their relationship and faith.
In our first episode that covers Scott's weightloss journey Cheryl Nasso and Scott Switzer Discuss how they met and how Scott reached out to her for help. This sounds simple but Scott explains how hard it was to take this steop and how does a nutrition coach react to someone who weighs as much as Scott did and what is going through her mind?
TFX is being held live - January 28-30th 2021 in Austin, TX. Registration is happening now and qualifiers kick off 10/19. You can sign up here: https://www.thefittestexperience.com/2022-qualifier
We talk to Jeremy about the rich history of what may be the first live CrossFit event outside of the original CrossFit Games. And find out what's in store for the community at this year's premier event!
We talk the Castro Interview, Gui is a Mayhem Athlete (Thanks Teddy)! we talk renovation of Cat's Podcast center and basement, Amy hits the Salon in hopes of impressing Charlie, We talk online Judging, Sara and Ricky are going to Dubai, and Charlie does a comp, and we take questions and comments from the viewers.
We Talk with Carleen About her addiction, how she overcame an eating disorder to be on of the fittest people on the planet. We talk what life is like being married to a first responder, and the decision to start a family and discusses the issues that they had to overcome, and the surprises of the 4th Trimester and how they have now settled into a really good groove.
We talk to Dave about what was good about this years CrossFit Games and what we would like to see improved, we talk about his process for coming up with the programming for the CrossFit Games Season, we talk about how writing his book helped him develop the process. He also explains why he keeps his family life private, He talks about the slow march at the end of the CrossFit Games, Water Quality in Madison, the new CrossFit Season structure and so so much more...
We Talk Ricky coming back, We get our first live comments, Cat's Competition, Amy is headed to Florida, Bachelor and Bachelorette Parties and so much more.
We talk with Taylor Streid about her journey to become one of the top athletes in CrossFit all while working full time as a Physical Therapist. She talks about set backs from crazy injuries, overcoming several obstacles, learning the efficiency of training, being asked to be a part of Mayhem Independence, how much fun that team was, transitioning to a more inexperienced team and becoming a leader. We also talk about being in a relationship with a Games Athlete and how they support one another.
Jared shares with us, his life as an entrepreneur, How after selling off his business he decided to take some time to come up with something that he was passionate about in life to work on and the fruits of that labor are the Zelos Games. We also talk about his childhood which lead to a stint in jail where he found God and gained a new perspective on life.
You will not believe the obstacles this delightful young woman has endured to make it to where she is today in the sport of CrossFit and Life in general. From addiction, brain cancer and injury to healthy, inspiring athlete.
The Crew goes live for the first time! We talk Dogs, some hurt, some need potty trained and one went to a Frat Party. We recap the experience at the Master's Fitness Collective, Charlie gives Food Prep Tips, Cat has a new gig at the MACCFest, Amy gives tips on connecting with sons at college and gets to take Shmoopie for a haircut, and a lot more.
Scott has a 1-on-1 with Royce to discuss CrossFit Games training, spending time with Rich Froning as a Mayhem Athlete, and family life back in Australia after the mandated quarantine.
We catch up with Dex to talk about his Semi-finals and Games experiences as a coach and media guy for Brute Strength. You'll spit-take once or twice reacting to Dex's witty banter - as usual!
We talk to Kelly about how she is on the same trajectory as Mat Fraser and Tia-Claire Toomey with 2 silver medals followed by a gold. She talks about training with her daughter who is trying to make the Games as a Teen Athlete. We discuss all the attention she has gotten since winning Gold at the Games and Her thoughts on her future.
The Phoenix is a nationwide program that partners with fitness groups inculding CrossFit to supply a place for those recovering to workout in a safe space. Check out https://thephoenix.org/ for more information.
We sit down with Ron Ortiz to talk the Master's Community, how the fitness level is rising, getting married and his plans for the future.
John Wooley talks being an older athlete, about how he wished he knew now what he didn't know when he first started, and how after 10 pairs of shoes, 4 Jump Ropes, knee sleeves and wrist wraps purchased he wants to share what he has learned, with others just getting started. We also talk the new Name for his podcast with Nikki Brazier Kettlebells and Cocktails. We also talk about John's other passion playing guitar.
I talk with Peter Brown in between events at the Master's Fitness Collective Championship. Peter tells us his story of losing everything due to addiction, finding a path to recovery and now wanting to live a more minimalist life so that he can train more. It is a captivating story about people who cared enough to step in and make sure Peter got help.
We sit down the CJ Marting during the Master's Fitness Collective to discuss what went into the programming, how he kept it balanced, has it played out like he thought it would and how much he loves the Masters community.
Cat is already in Ft Wayne Indiana prepping for the Master's Fitness Collective and all the fun tests for the Master's athletes. Amy and Charlie do a competition, Amy's Team finishes the Competition in 2nd place and Charlie's team went out fast and tried to hang on. Scott get's more news on his back and it's all fixable. We talk about our favorite thing about Fall, Our favorite Drop Ins and Is Pumpkin Flavored food and drink good or bad? and finish up with our best thing from the internet. CrossFit CrossFit Games Whoop Group invite code COMM-F46A5E Website: https://theclydesdalecrossfitter.com/ IG @clydesdale_fitnessandfriends - Scott @crossfitcoachcat - Cat @teamrudy - Amy @cotey3 - Charlie
We talk to Kristin Holte CrossFit Legend, 8 Times CrossFit Games Athlete who never finished lower than 17th place in her 8 trips to the CrossFit Games. Tells us why now is the right time to retire. what her future plans are and how she used mindset to take her career to the next level.
We talk Charlie and Amy's preparation for their Competition, Cat gives her secrets to prepare, Scott's car gets broken into and they stole his jump rope, Cat's son leaves for college this week, 2 athletes pop for PED's at the Games, RX's New inflatable plyo box is so cool, Who do we want to have coffee with and what is our perfect weekend. Plus so much more.
We're back with one of our favorite Canadians to review her week at the 2021 NoBull CrossFit Games, her unfortunate gift from Lake Monona, and what's next for her off season.
Catching up with our buddy Sam to recap his 2021 Games experience. Sam had to deal with a pretty significant illness over the weekend. What's going to change his life for the better come October? Plus find out if he's ready to take on the 2022 season.
We catch up on our week and hear the conclusion of the dog attack story from last week, Charlie comes out of quarantine and does WHAT? The predictability of our text strings, Cat has many dog encounters and watches the end of a relationship up close and Scott is struggling with what the scale may say, plus what food is your home area known for.
We talk to 14th Fittest Woman in the World, Arielle about the swag she got as a Games Athlete, how she felt going into the week, what each event meant to her and how it played out, plus what her number one priorities are going forward and how she will incorporate that into her future CrossFit Plans.
In the Dog filled episode, Murph fends off a bully, Bumper has Raynaud's, Frankie get's Stung by a bee and Walter is now the socialite of the neighborhood, plus Cat chats with the G.O.A.T. , Amy is Free Standing those push-ups, Scott has a date with a needle and Charlie is just surviving the chaos!
Lazar takes us through all 15 events, his strategies, execution and lessons learned. He lets know how one of his worst finishes of the weekend was one of his proudest moments! You never know!! Always fun catching up with Lazar.
We walk through a list of 3 things we thought were great and 3 things we thought could have been improved at this year's CrossFit Games.
We are the first to talk with Justin Cotler after two of his athletes test postitive for COVID-19 right before the 2021 CrossFit Games and his third is required to test twice a day and be separated from the rest of the competitors for the duration of the weekend, we talk about how this impacted his athletes, how they are feeling now and what the future plans are for Underdogs Athletics.
We recap our visit to Madison for the CrossFit Games, the Athletes, the moments, hanging out with the crew, and so much more. Plus we learn today the Kristin Holte is retiring.
We put the spotlight on Sydney Wells, twin sister to CrossFit Games veteran Brooke Wells. Sydney takes us through her upbringing as a gymnast, track athlete and how she's training to become elite in CrossFit. Despite her sweet, kind demeanor, she's a fierce competitor in the sport. We also relive her exciting debut at the West Coast Classic in her first Games-qualifying event.
Scott. Amy, Charlie and Cat are spending the week in Madison, WI at the NOBULL CrossFit Games, we share our thoughts on the leaderboard, COVID, Withdrawls, and so much more.
We talk to Jacqueline about growing up in Norway, show jumping horses, her college experience and getting a degree in Environmental Engineering, the affect Covid has had on her rise in the sport, how she almost when to the Games via Aruba, but the exception came through to allow her to travel directly and a whole lot more from this very interesting woman.
We have an interesting conversation with Peter about what it is like to be a podcaster, How he got into CrossFit, how he got married on St. Patrick's day but its no big deal in Ireland. How his family came together and expecting another one very soon.
We talk nutrition, workouts, Amy's Comp, Charlie's Plan, Packing for Madison, Reebok lays down an Incentive, Brian Friend's Top 10 male and female CrossFitters of all time list, what app to you use all the time but hate? Would you rather live in a zoo or a roller coaster park for the rest of your life, Cat gives a nose ring update, and so much more!!!
We sit down with Alison right after she was announced as the Demo Team captain for the CrossFit Games. Alison grew up in Columbus, Ohio where she excelled at several sports but her first love was all star cheerleading and being a flyer. She went to the University of Miami where she made friends with Dylan Malitsky and Noah Ohlson. Dylan helped her find CrossFit and there she has flurished with several Regionals appearances and is fighting for her first Games appearance. Alison has used her BioMedical Engineering degree to research hormonal birth control and its affect on women and has some interesting blogs on the subject.
Dave Newman stops by and announces a new product, We talk Performance enhancement drugs, Amy is doing a comp, Scott has a lot going on, and Cat misses her family, we talk the Games coming up, and run out of time with so much more to talk about.
Meet Nic Johnston, the man behind PRVN programming and the guy keeping Mayhem Team Athlete, Taylor Williamson (his fiancée) properly fed! We get to know a little bit about Nic's background in Michigan as a collegiate baseball player, his move to Iowa, then to Nashville, and his role as coach to CrossFit Games veteran Brooke Wells. Look for Nic, Shane and Dwight in Madison and for their PRVN crew to show up in a big way.
We talk going to the Games, Amy making Scott workout there, new merch, Cotler coaching Amy, thoughts on Event 1, Cat has a big leak in her ceiling, Amy's daughter passed her drivers test and so much more.
This amazing human being was a 5 time regionals athlete but it wasn't the right time. She retired from Competitive CrossFit had a baby, started doing the noon class for one hour a week and the coach at her new gym saw something special, on a lark Arielle said okay and low and behold she made it to the CrossFit Semi-Finals. Then in Minneapolis, Minnesota she crushed the competition to win the Granite Games and earn a spot in the 2021 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Because now she was ready! and not only will she get all the swag, she will now show what she can do against the best in the world.
The Crew talks about that fact we released Episode 150 this week, we talk WODs that wiped us out, Should there be specific standards for movements at CrossFit Affiliated events, The CrossFit Affiliate Programming, Athletes struggling to get into the Country for the Games and so much More.
We talk to Christine about the MACC, the Last Chance Qualifier, Her Junk Bands, How she met Jarrod, and her aspirations for the rest of the season.
We talk Amy's vacation, poll questions, Cat and Scott were at the West Coast Classic and their impressions. Noah gives half his winnings to Project Onyx and the Trevor Project. Charlie's family told him he is is getting a dog! plus our fun questions of the week and best thing from the internet.
Mike tells us his background, his study of gut science and how he turned a passion to help himself feel and perform better into a growing business with over 50 CrossFit Games level athletes, 15 Coaches and an ever expanding business.
Amy is on vacation, Cat is working insane hours, Charlie's wife is recovering from her 2nd vaccine Shot and Scott and Cat are getting ready for Vegas! We talk Mullets, Perms and Fashion fauxpas, favorite household chore and what we loved on the internet this week.
Spencer talks about the improvements he's made in 2021 to his training, his prior CrossFit seasons, his affiliate - CrossFit Cliffside. He also recounts his hiking accident rescue story and how that traumatic experience has shaped his life in many ways. Plus, he answers our rapid fire questions as he prepares for the West Coast Classic, the CrossFit Games semi final event in Las Vegas.
We look back at the weekend that was the Granite Games, the Show really goes all over the place with the events of the weekend and with Vegas on the horizon. We ask and tell what our favorite Joke is, and we reveal what Celebrity and CrossFit Celebrity you would want to be their personal assistant, then Amy and Cat make fun of Scott's Shirt and they are just jealous because he make it look sooooo Gooood!
We take a look back to see how these 2 got hooked up to work together and what it's like being part of Underdog Athletics in Las Vegas! WE talk Semi Finals and what's to come this season for the crew at the West Coast Classic.
We talk about Amy and Charlie's Murph, Scott Loses almost 2 lbs at the MACC, we look back at the MACC and Torian Pro, look ahead to the Granite Games, find out if we want to be a bird or a fish and where we want to sit on a plane.
We sit down with Kelsey Kiel and learn how she went from College Soccer Player to Soccer Coach to CrossFit Superstar and then be given the opportunity to join Team USA in the Bobsled. She talks about the body transformation from CrossFit to Bobsled and how it affects her own body image. We also get to meet her pup Oliver and Hear the answers to her Rapid Fire Questions!
We look at the results of our IG Poll about the MACC and Torian Pro, who's gonna win and who are the Dark Horses, we also look at the excitement of live events coming back and talk about the graduations for all the crew. We also talk how jacked Charlie is, How we are strategizing Murph. Would you rather run 100MPH or Fly 10 MPH, and find out who's worst trait is Charisma.
Brandon talks about his career, growing up in a small town in Australia playing footy, finding CrossFit and making the Games twice when he was too you to appreciate it, we walk through the many years where he just missed returning, the year he went team, fatherhood, one of the coolest garage gyms on the planet, His elbow injury and now his comeback to get to the Games at an age where he can truly appreciate it.
We talk about all that is going on with our kids, Emma Cary is still strong, The Buttery Bros celebrate 100, Justin LoFranco is climbing Denali, Scott and Cat and Maybe Amy are traveling to the different Semi-finals. We play the would you rather game the Mat and Sammy played. We answer our silly questions and Cat has a mid-life crisis can you see the sign?
We Catch up with Julie about all that happened with the change of leadership at CrossFit and how she felt moved to resign from her position on the seminar staff, we also get her opinion on new CEO Eric Roza as she has been able to talk with him since he took over and get a first hand account of his plans. Then we get into the meat of the podcast talking to Julie about her personal journey to find who she really was, the difficult decisions that had to be made and the tools she used to get herself there. Finally, we hit her with some rapid fire questions and get to see the beautiful smile that we haven't seen in a while. Such a cool discussion.
We talk with Cat and Amy who just finished the AGOQ, Charlie is ready for next year, Annie suffers from Post Partum, Emma Cary snatch balances a ton right after turning 17, and forgoes the AGOQ to push all chips in on the Open division at the Semi-Finals. What kind of cooked potato are you and what is your wallpaper on your phone.
Meet Emily Rolfe - Find out why she no longer has to workout in a parking garage and so much more!
We talk to the Crew from Master's Fitness Collective who are holding a CrossFit affiliated competition in Ft. Wayne Indiana on Labor Day Weekend to celebrate and focus on the Master's Athletes who make up so much of the CrossFit Community. We also hear how Cat's son has been dealing and hitting! Amy is getting ready for a Grad party and nervous about the AGOQ, Scott was on with Julie Foucher, We talk about Amy doing Underdogs Athletics, Cat continuing HWPO and how Scott is adjusting his approach to focus on elements of the workout. 6 Athletes get moved to live events, the underbelly of Social Media Harrasment... and our best thing from the Internet.
We talk to Matt about growing up on the South Side of Chicago, working in IT before he realized a love for Fire Fighting, Finding CrossFit, Mountain Biking and so many other adventures and being on the Titan Games. We also talk to him about his wife Cherie and their amazing relationship.
We catch up with the crew and our workouts and nutrition. We then talk about the AGOQ, Underdogs Athletics, Team Quarterfinals, Taylor Williamson is Strong! botox, blenders and jump ropes and so much more.
We sit down with Anikha to discuss what she has been up to over the last year, how the Quarterfinals went, How she is ready for the semi's and is looking forward to competing again. She also talks about going to University and her plan to balance the two of the next few years.
We talk about Dateline hanging out in Cat's Neighborhood, Different styles of workouts we are all doing now, Scott's electric tik tok video's, Roadhouse, Dirty Dancing and Patrick Swayze, Underdogs Athletics, AGOQ, the Leaderboard being valid and so much more.
Alex talks about her dogs, life growing up with a gymastics coach as a mother, competing at the collegiate level, tranferring to fitness modeling and into CrossFit and GRID, then finally into Olympic Lifting where she is a National Champion, Coach and role model for many. We finish up with an announcement she made this last Valentine's day and some rapid fire questions.
We take some time to catch up with the crew. We talk nutrition, workouts and family life, we talk about the QuarterFinals the Teens and some faces we thought had hung it up. We talk about Sara Sigmundsdottir having knew surgery, Christian Lucero joining the military, what was the intent of the equipment free open. Plus, non-athletic accomplishments during COVID, worst song ever, and best thing from the internet.
We catch up with Emma Cary to see how she has made the jump to the Open division so quickly. We talk about sponsors jumping on board, her nutrition and coaching as well as how she stays grounded through faith and family. This is a special girl with special talents who has lofty goals and ambition to share her beliefs throughout the world.
We talk about Amy and Cat making the AGOQ. We talk the quarter finals that are happening this weekend, Groupon joins the Community Gym Coalition, Cat tries the HWPO / Mat Fraser programming and is really enjoying it. The girls rub in the nutrition challenge victory again. We talk about our first car and the best professional advice we ever got.
Get to know more about Taylor, her dog Bruce & her recent move to Tennessee where she joined the Mayhem Freedom Team.
We take a look back at the 2021 Open with Dave Newman, learn how the 10 a day challenge went, hear about some new innovations at RX Smart Gear, we also examine the Leaderboard, talk about the boxing match between Josh and Jacob, dive into Sara's docuseries with WIT and catch up with Amy on fitness and nutrition.
We talk to CrossFit Games veteran, Paul Tremblay. Affiliate owner, Canada's "Country Manager" for CrossFit, Inc., Seminar Staff member, Husband and Father of 3 (soon to be 4!). Also Cat's CrossFit crush!!
In this episode we talk about our own experience with the 21.2, look inside the leaderboard and who did what. We also talk about Dave's clue, Drug Testing Reported, Volcano's in Iceland, Time change for 21.3 announcement and NOBULL Discussion about Inclusivity. We also talk about what fictional character we would want to be and what was our most painful injury and how did it happen, plus our favorite thing from the Internet.
To hear the speech Sean gave before doing Murph that was referenced in the podcast click this link: https://youtu.be/D3cTLu61Fh0 Hear the inspiring story about Sean's last Green Beret combat mission, how he's redefining "PTSD" and what it means to live on the other side of trauma.
Go Fund Me for Charles: https://gofund.me/9e8c238e We recap 21.1 with the crew, then introduce you to Charles King and his Coach Jon Mears. Charles is a blind 70 year old adaptive athlete who has battled cancer, homelessness and so much more, We also talk about the Joe Rogan Podcast with Mat Fraser, Sara's season ending ACL injury, Shane's Sense of humor goes arye. The Rogue Cliff Hanger Challenge and then we talk about our favorite apps on our phone and what recovery tools we love to use, and then finish up with our best thing from the Internet.
We sit down with Christmas to talk about being a mother, overcoming addiction and a wild childhood working as a contractor in Iraq which changed so much for her, the mental health struggle coming back to the states, being the first woman to work on a Sprint Cup Pit Crew, Her 2 stints on Big Brother, and understanding that she needed to create a brand at the beginning, so that she would be able to start a business that would be multi-facetted and enduring until today and into the future.
We talk the nutrition challenge, we talk Jacob Heppner's Retirement, Ben Smith looking strong, Dave Castro's clue, Our plan for the Open, Dani Speegle moves to San Diego, CrossFit hires a new Media person, we talk reality shows, and who we think will win the Open plus our best thing from the Internet.
In this episode we sit down with a woman who has fought her whole life to get to where she is, she has cut hair, is currently a corrections officer, won the virtual Hyrox Champion in 2020, she was a 2018 CrossFit Games athlete. She grew up a tom boy and looked for ways to show the world she was a bad ass! She has plans to make a big change in her life and we can't wait for her to share those details soon.
We talk about the good and bad of the New Title Sponser of the CrossFit Games, we Talk Chandler Smith working with his new coach, we talk the Master's Fitness Collective expanding it's offerings, the new Girl's workouts, James Newberry Joining PRVN, plus updates from the crew, silly questions and the best thing from the Internet
We finally get to officially meet the other half of this Dynamic Duo. You won't want to miss this deep dive into Marilyn's athletic career, medical career and everything in between.
The crew talks about the new locations of the Semi Finals, Max El-Hag talks to Fitness with Friends about Sara, Noah and Travis and his philosophy about coaching, Anhika Greer a friend of the show is named a "Young Gun" and someone to look out for, by Tommy Marquez in the Morning Chalk Up, Adidas is divesting from Reebok and what does that mean for sponsorship at the Games. Plus what movement do you want to see in the Open and which one do you hope they forget about and where do you want to go once COVID is over? and finally what is the best thing from the Internet
EZ and Patrick talk to us about why they started the Project Onyx, what their mission is, who they are trying to serve, and what the core values are and what they mean. We finish talking about the future and how to grow Project Onyx and expand throughout the country.
We talk about Sara Sigmundsdottir's coach decision, Eric Roza's quarterly Town Hall, CrossFit Open registration numbers, Dan Bailey and Alexandra LaChance, plus Dan's intentions to do Master's, Taylor Williamson is on another level, Mat and Sammie's new YouTube Channel, Updates from the Crew, Nutrition Challenge Updates, our Silly Question, favorite and least favorite Open WOD's and Eric Roza's best moves since taking over CEO, and then we share our favorite thing from the Internet.
This Olympic Ice Hockey hopeful turned CrossFit athlete has a long resume of sports successes from Hockey to Martial arts. Find out how she became such a powerhouse in our sport and what's next in 2021 for Carolyne.
We talk about the new semi-final structure and last chance phase, we talk about legislation being introduced to help fitness industry, Tia wins again, Mat announces partnership with Hybrid Performance, we talk about our 15 Minutes of Fame, and our favorite football moment and superbowl party snacks as well as our favorite thing from the Internet.
Colten Mertens is a wrestler turned CrossFitter with the work ethic and humility of a future Champion. He's climbing up the ranks quickly and has his eyes set on the big stage at the 2021 CrossFit Games in Madison.
We lead off the show with the Mat Fraser retirement, his best moments, his impact and the legacy he will leave. We also update the Mayhem Affiliate story from last week and discuss a listeners comments about another story from last week. Annie Sakamoto sits down with Dave Castro in a series that will announce what the CrossFit Season will look like. Cat was at the Fittest Experience and debriefs us on what happened there. We also discuss this years Master's Fitness Collective and their need for volunteers. Our Silly questions are best eating experiences while traveling and who are the up and commers/ Dark Horses in this season, and we finish with our best thing from the Internet.
We sit down with Sam and Nicole to hear about their 2019 and 2020 seasons and how they have dealt with the Pandemic. How they decompress from competition in very different ways, Sam's attempt at Hyrox. Sam's Spotify Playlist, and the podcasts she listens to and her book. Online competitions pros and cons. Fun questions with the couple, Nicole's real estate career. We finish up with the charity work that both are involved with in very different ways.
We talk with Dave Newman owner/founder of RX Smart Gear who tells us all about the 10 A Day Challenge, His sons popularity on Tik Tok, Being Snowed in and a Celebrity makes the RX Jump Rope go viral. We also talk about CrossFit Mayhem's new team, Media being hired by CrossFit LLC, Sevan revealing what it was like behind the scenes of the CrossFit HQ purge, and we remember Jeff Giosi. We also reveal our favorite soundtracks and mishaps in the gym plus our favorite thing from the internet.
We had the privilege of getting to know one of the original CrossFit "Nasty Girls" Annie Sakamoto. Find out why early on, she didn't want to compete at the CrossFit Games, how she feels about the benchmark that bears her name, and the details of her Affiliate, CrossFit Santa Cruz Central.
The Trials broadcast brings some really cool enhancements to the viewing experience and crown their champions last weekend, Wodapalooza is cancelled for 2021 but, back in its rightful place on the calendar for 2022, our thoughts on the affiliate cup, how can we prevent leaderboarding during the Open, and we catch up with the crew and everything they have going on. Plus, who was your hero growing up? and what would you stand in line for a very long time for? and our best thing from the Internet
We sit down with Cheryl to discuss her time growing up in Florida, going to college only to find out that her Grandmother needed her care so she moved home, began to overexercise and under eat, which took her to a rehab facility to battle Anorexia. After completing the rehab Cheryl was looking for a way to workout in a safe way and this is where she found CrossFit, where she actually decided to gain weight to be competitive. She has earned two trips to the CrossFit Games and learned so much that she now helps others by coaching CrossFit and Nutrition and prioritzes this in her life. She hosts a podcast "The Inner Athl-Eat", does online coaching and helps as many people as she can.
We discuss Mat and Rich, Mat getting snubbed with the 2014 Invitational Team, PRVN announces new athletes, Samuel Kwant moves to New England, Ben Bergeron starts a training academy with CompTrain, Puma jumps into the CrossFit Shoe game, Reebok drops the Nano X1, all the versions of the Open. Plus our silly questions of the week and our best thing from the Internet.
Paige discusses her life as a gym rat who just loved working out! When she found CrossFit it was a match made in heaven. She started on the strength side as a beginner and experienced the slow climb to elite competitor. This is such a fun hour with Paige, hope you enjoy!
Danielle discusses how she had planned to adjust her plan in the 2020 season prior to the pandemic taking that away. We talk about her early athletic career in Track and Field where she was unable to attend Regionals due to the NCAA's being the same weekend. When she was able to attend she finished top 10 at the games. This year she joins the Sin City Crew and we talk about that as well as her tattoos, her Nikes, and so much more.
The crew talks about all of the pivots we made in the first 100 episodes, we talk about those who gave us a shot before we had a proof of concept, those that surprised us with amazing stories we stumbled upon, we talk about our favorite guests, funny moments and what we all mean to each other. We just have a good time reminecing about this cool journey. We finish up with our silly questions and best thing from the Internet
On our last show of the year we take a look back on the year that was, COVID, New CEO, The Games Happened, and Coaches becoming more prominent. In a tough year these were our blessings, plus news of Saxon Panchik having twins, Mat leaving Cookeville, Tia in South Korea and The Rogue Invitational headed to Austin Texas. Plus we talk about our goals for next year and our favorite character from Saturday Night Live and our favorite thing from the Internet!
We talk with Tommy about his upcoming wedding, what this COVID-19 year has meant for Talking Elite Fitness. Then we discuss all that has happened over the last year in CrossFit and our thoughts on what is to come, Finally, we talk about how to deal with trolls in the podcast space.
In this fun holiday edition of the Clydesdale, Fitness & Friends we catch up on what is going on with the Holidays for everyone, What CrossFit has in store for us all in the upcoming year, HAM plan comes up with Mask Programming. We discuss who is the better champion Rich or Mat. Plus we answer what gift are we looking forward to, and what crossfit fantasy camp do we want to attend next year and finish up with the best thing from the Internet.
We talk to Stephanie Roy, 2X CrossFit Games Master's Champion, French Canadian Athlete who has participated on a team with Pro 1 Montreal, qualified for regionals in the open division while being of Master's age and competed again Katrin Davidsdottir, Kari Pearce and Carole Ann Reason-Thibault. Stephanie was also the fittest police woman in the world in two different years. Suffered a traumatic injury to her leg and during the course of rehab found CrossFit, She has also judged at some of the biggest Sanctionals... and so much more!
Dave Newman is back to talk Keala Foundation, Their part in an Adaptive Open and Some cool stuff coming in the new year. We also talk Tia Claire-Toomey training for the Australian Bobsled Team, Amanda Barnhart signs with Reebok, Chandler appears to be Joining CompTrain, Haley Adam's performance at the Games is even more impressive now that we find out more about her foot injury, Master's Fitness Collective talk with Eric Rosa and Dave Castro about the future of the Master's division, Why Sara Sigmonsdottir went with WIT plus favorite and least favorite Christmas Songs and what would your signature shoe look like, finally, we end with the best things from the internet.
We sit down with Becca Voigt Miller to talk to her about the transistion from college basketball player to finding a similar community in CrossFit, then through her unprecedented run as a CrossFit Games Athlete, then turning into business owner when she opened CrossFit Training Yard. We also talk about how she met her husband, her Friday Finds at Trader Joe's, her dog tucker and how she loves to dance, plus a lot more.
The crew is back together to discuss the Jillian Michaels incident, we let our listeners know about the CommunityCoalition's incentive for staying with your gym through November. We talk about Connor Dobbyn's fight with Sanfilippo Disease and some fundraising efforts to take part in ( saveconnor.com ) We are getting set for the Master's Legends Championship taking place in Phoenix, AZ. Brooke Wells joins PRVN Compete Programming and Shane Orr is now her coach! We argue the push-up standard for athletes, Eric Roza receives 85% approval rate, the Sin City Squad teams up on Vegas. We finish up with our favorite Christmas Movie, and who we would pick as our training partners if we were elite athletes and finally our favorite thing from the Internet.
Tim reveals his top 5 CrossFit Competition Moments, his thoughts on his 2020 Games season in addition to being a new Dad. Also find out how Tim became an honorary "piece of meat" at Wodapalooza in 2020 and discover what his dream job was prior to CrossFit - you won't believe it!
We draw for the first winner of the #roadto1000 giveaway with RX Smart Gear. The Keala Foundation raises $100,000, HQ moves to Boulder, CrossFit Aggregator raises $35.8 Million, linked to Eric Roza and we are waiting to see for what. Mayhem sets themselves up for the future and works out with the Army Warrior Fitness Team. CrossFit, LLC removes affiliation from Athlete's Unlimited for inflammatory email. Brooke Wells Leaves CompTrain but Ben makes the announcement. Who would we pick as a Games coach, and of the 4 of us who would we pick as travel buddy, teacher or accomplice and we finish up with best thing from the Internet and you will never guess what Charlie picks.
We talk to Tasia about her time as an individual competitor, joining the CrossFit Mayhem crew, not only as a team member, but becoming ingrained in the family and culture. Coaching Haley Adams at the CrossFit Games and her journey from gymnast to Games athlete. We finish talking about her faith and the Into the Storm Podcast! Such an enjoyable hour with a pretty awesome person!
We Talk to James about growing up in a small town, realizing his mistake in wanting to be an attorney while sitting in class at law school, finding CrossFit in the New England hot bed, joining CFNE's team, competing individually, moving to Cookeville to join Mayhem, Getting engaged, married and living his best life coaching and programming with his friends. Finally, we talk about him being selected to the first ever Athlete Council that will help shape the competitive CrossFit Season for years to come.
In this episode, Sam Kwant reflects on his journey to becoming the second fittest on earth in addition to training in 2020 as a new father. We learn how he became a CompTrain Athlete and what it will take for him to move up to that coveted spot on the CrossFit Games podium to #1.
The Crew is back together as we discuss Eric Roza and Dave Castro's appearance on Talking Elite Fitness and Get with the Program giving the whole CrossFit Community hope when it needed it most. We talk about the Community Fitness Coalition lobbying for Gyms, Mayhem with the Army Warrior Fitness Athletes, Haley Adam's Ankle, Cat getting published in the Morning Chalk Up, catching up with each other after these 3 weeks (8 years for Cat) and answer our stupid questions with a Thanksgiving Day Theme, Introduce the next three Guests and do our best thing from the Internet.
Cat and Scott sit down with Haley Morrone! A young woman who grew up enduring sexual abuse, then the fall out of that coming to light, to look for a peer group that would be there and support her. She meets her husband in high school where he joins the service which leads them both to a life in CrossFit! Haley was the subject of a bet in which her friends thought she would be the first to quit and ended up be the last one standing. We also talk about being a box owner, a Yoga teacher, a tatoo artist and so much more.
The original CrossFit.com feature can be found here: https://www.crossfit.com/essentials/haley-morrone
We sit down with Margaux and talk about her expererience on the Titan Games this past season where she finished 2nd, We also talk about growing her wine business, from a young upstart who is now doubling and Tripling production. We talk about all the athletes moving to Las Vegas to work out with her, and we finish up by asking her what halloween candy best matches with her GOAT Wine?
We sit down with Dave Newman and hear about all of the amazing products they have released this year. We also hear how they got involved at the CrossFit Games, and his trip to Hawaii to support the Keala Foundation, and the Friends of Bethany Hamilton Foundation, We also talk about our new giveaway sponsored by RX Smart Gear Where we will give away an Original RX Jump Rope every time we hit a new 100 subscribers. We then go over the news of the day with Crossfit lobbying with other gyms and fitness centers to get grants to support the gym and fitness community. We also look at all of the known information going into next season and discuss what that could look like, Patrick Clark talks about the opportunity to interview the GOATS after phase I of the CrossFit Games, they our stupid questions of the week and the best thing from the internet. We also release the name of the guest we will release this Monday. Don't forget CLYDESDALE15 to get 15% off everything at RXSmartGear.com *Exceptions being new releases and special editions.
We talk with Matt O'Keefe the week after he assisted Mat Fraser as his plus one and coach. Mat ended up winning his 5th title, Matt O'Keefe walks us through the weekend that made Mat Fraser the winningest individual athlete in CrossFit Games History. We also talk about the other athletes that Matt represents, and how he handled those relationships. We also talk about next years Loud & Live events and if they will be included in the the Games format for next year. We finish off by talking about the Trials an event Loud & Live announced and what it will consist of. Plus many other topics, this interview will give you a glimpse into some of the thinking going into next season.
Justin discusses the unique experience that was the 2020 CrossFit Games Season and how he coached Kari Pearce to a podium finish and an event win in Atalanta that will go down in CrossFit History! Justin loves his athletes and has a special bond with all of them. Fun Facts - Justin was a college athlete & accomplished musician before he was a CrossFit coach and Affiliate Owner of CrossFit Dynamix.
We sit down with Kristi and Patrick O'Connell and reminisce about everything that has happened this year. We start by talking about the explosion of their YouTube Channel, because of how honest they are with their followers, and all the tricks and tips to stay fit during COVID. We talk about the Rogue Invitational, Phase 1 of the CrossFit Games, The HOA Team Competition, then being invited to test the Games weekend by Dave Castro and finally competing in a Spartan Race. We also talk about the training partners that they now work with occasionally and deep rooted friendships they have formed in the sport and continue to grow them. This was the perfect interview for our 1 year anniversary as Krisit and Patrick are true friends of the show and gave us a shot by coming on early on with us when nobody knew who we were.
We talk about our 1 Year anniversary, our new BTJ Episode, Was the final event the most difficult ever? Will Dave continue to be the Director of the CrossFit Games? Who should be the next Director of the CrossFit Games? Who gained the most from this years CrossFit Games? Will that athlete want the extra accommodations that were provided this year for COVID going forward. Viewership was up this year. our stupid questions, our best thing from the Internet and we announce Monday's guest.
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Terri's IG post from 2018 claimed that CrossFit literally saved her life. We sit down with Terri 2 years later to discover what led her to CrossFit and what's been happening since. Terri has made it her life's mission to "break the cycle" from a turbulent upbringing to a supportive and engaging family unit. You'll learn about her life as an addict, mother, student, wife and most importantly an advocate for many. She's currently raising funds for the Snowdrop Foundation that awards scholarships to qualified, college-bound cancer patients and survivors. You can support Terri's 2020 campaign as she will attempt to run 55 miles in support of this cause: https://thedriven.net/nfundraising.donate_individual_new/indviId/13370/eid/38743014579
We sit down with Team USA's newest recruit for the Bobsled Team and she comes from the our world of CrossFit! Colleen is currently in Lake Placid, NY training to be a brakeman for Team USA. We talk with Colleen Fotsch about growing up an elite swimmer where she won two National Championships as a collegiate swimmer at the University of Cal, how she found a home in CrossFit, her adventures as a 2 time CrossFit Games Athlete, her new YouTube Channel and getting recruited to try out for the US Bobsled Team. It is an incredible story from an amazing woman!
We have another fun episode where we begin talking about the CrossFit Games that finish up this weekend, We look at the events that have been announced, we break down our thoughts and discuss whether Dave Castro has lost the ability to be creative with his programming? We look at the events as a whole and analyze them to see if this is a complete test? Scott also makes a guess at what Atalanta the final event will be. We look at those who were invited into the bubble with the athletes, the Demo Team, The exposure the 10 athletes are receiving, and lock in our predictions. We do our stupid questions of the week with a Halloween theme and do our best thing from the Internet.
Spend an enlightening hour with Jenn and Sam just 10 days before they expect their first child to be born. You’ll learn more about the Dancer Foundation, their love story, and all the principles they live by in order to bring a human into this world and spread LOVE! Jenn and Sam describe what makes great parents and which attributes they hope Baby Star inherits from them. Sam and Jenn also describe their plans to spread awareness and education about pre- and post-natal health for baby and moms. We wish nothing but the best for this inspiring family of of 3!
UPDATE: Baby Star was born via home birth on Friday, October 16th. Everyone is doing great!
We get Double Under and Rope change tips from Dave Newman with RX Smart Gear, we give the rundown of the CrossFit Games Schedule, we tentatively pick the order of the top 5, We talk Castro's Clues, Sara's Cortisol Levels and check-in with the crew after a tough week. Amy shows how a positive mindset can completely change how to look at coaching, and we finish with our stupid questions and best thing from the Internet as well as announce who our next guests are going to be.
You may recall the story of Rileigh, surviving being hit by a car due to her "excellent physical condition" which she attributes to CrossFit. We pick up where the CrossFit Journal left off in March of 2018 and learn about the new challenges facing Rileigh and her health as well as her triumphs in life. She talks about her passion for teaching health and wellness and how life is affected by her current battle against a rare form of Leukemia. It was a pleasure learning more about Rileigh and we wish her and her family all the best in the future. In typical BTJ fashion, we get the "story behind the story"!
The link to the original article in the CrossFit Journal is here https://journal.crossfit.com/article/denis-cecil-2
We talk with Sam about growing up as a hockey player and his attempt to go pro only to have to pivot from that goal due to an accident. A friend then convinced him to give CrossFit a try and within a few short years Sam has stormed onto the CrossFit Scene to become the 10th Fittest Man in the world! We also discuss Sam being a Mayhem Athlete and the support he has recieved from the crew at Mayhem, plus getting to work out in Rich's Barn during phase 1 of the CrossFit Games
This week we discuss Jessica Griffith's return to social media, decide what events we'd like to see at the Ranch next weekend and discuss who, if anyone, could beat Mat or Tia this year. Saxon and Kristi head to the ranch to test workouts, Colleen and Kelsey are pushing bobsleds, we reminisce about our greatest athletic accomplishments, admit what we suck at, and give you our best things from the internet.
In this week's episode, Courtney Roselle tells us all about her experiences growing up in sports, modeling, the WWE, CrossFit, and most recently as a finalist on this season's Titan Games on NBC. Courtney, the youngest of 6, is a true Jersey girl and a refreshing combination of beauty and braun. A defensive powerhouse playing college basketball, Courtney has found several outlets for that energy and athleticism as a young adult.
We take a trip around the CrossFit world, Mat is taking no prisoners and doesn't care what you think, Is Ricky Garard good for the sport, Kelsey Kiel and Colleen Fotsch get an opportunity with the US Bobsled team, we check in on the crew and find out what cars we have driven in our lives and what was our wedding song plus the best thing from the Internet.
We met Julie Rappaport at the Masters Fitness Collective Championship where she was dominating her 45-49 Division through Day 3. We learn more about Julie's athletic past in CA as a D1 Soccer player, and follow her personal and athletic journey through Team and Individual performances at the CrossFit Games. Julie also tells us a great story about how she casually won a National Championship in the Clean & Jerk. Julie was in 6th place after the Age Group Online Qualifier heading into the CrossFit Games this year when COVID hit and Masters and Teens were cut from the Games. Her appearance at the MFC Championship was to be her "Games" for 2020. You'll hear how everything turned out and what's next for this ageless dynamo!!!
We talk with Joe Cotter about judging phase 1, Who is the fittest human ever Rich, Mat or Tia? Are boxes going away from doing their own programming? So much content available! What were our thoughts on the Games Programming. What TV or Movie best describes our lives? What was our best Celebrity Encounter? and Best thing from the internet.
Tricia grew up as a competitive cheerleader and that is how she met her husband. When they had their first child Bronson, he was born with a traumatic brain injury! Bronson was going to need everything his mom had and more. After years of doing everything in her power, she discovered CrossFit and that gave her so much more! It gave her the strength to be able to carry her child who needed her, and maybe even bigger a community that accepted her with open arms and wanted to help lift her and her family up. It became a happy place for Tricia and surprisingly Bronson as well. The noise of the gym became a comfort to him and the family could enjoy CrossFit together.
We talk to one of the OG's of CrossFit Miranda Alcaraz. She talks about growing up in Salt Lake City, getting into the fitness industry through Spin, owning an affiliate and building a community organically which would come in handy in future endeavors, becoming a member of the seminar staff, then the media team, Joining NorCal and coming up with the NC Lab concept, making the Games on that team only to suffer a severe Knee injury during the 2015 Games when NorCal appeared to have the competition wrapped up, then moving south to work for Progenix and creating the biggest online programming platform in the industry, by building a community and knowing that is the most important part of this business. Miranda is a Bad Ass and you will see all of that in this interview.
It's CrossFit Games Week! We also talk to Dave Newman with RX Smart Gear our Podcast's title sponsor. We learn how he started a Jump Rope Company, some of the reason's he developed the product the way he did and we learn about his awesome sons. We also talk CrossFit Games Programming, The New Amy vs. Cat challenge! Brooke Haas' injury, Danielle Brandon missing the spotlight thus far, Our favorite Disney/Pixar movie, and if we could be sponsored by anyone who would it be? plus the best thing from the Internet.
Saxon discussed getting married and how COVID has delayed him taking his bride on a honeymoon, How CrossFit Cliffside is doing through COVID, his new dog Nellie, Competing at the Rogue Invitational and finishing in the top 5, His opinion of the PFFA and really the majority of the conversation is about how training had to be adjusted with the moving target that is the CrossFit Games, his new coach and how he feels going into the Online portion of the CrossFit Games.
We get a behind the scenes look at the Pit Fitness Teen Throwdown, who crowned the fittest teens on earth from Lauren Tait. We also learn about her job as a mental coach for Brute Strength and two other companies she partially owns. We also put to rest who the best was in the Clydesdale Fitness & Friends nutritional challenge. We talk about updates to the equipment list, what people are saying in and around CrossFit, we recap some of our listener responses to the weekly stupid questions, we do 2 more for this week, announce who next week's guest will be and finish with the best thing on the internet.... THIS YEAR!
Jenna walks us through what it is like to have OCD that can be debilitating at times. She talks to us about how she overcame this to move forward from not being able to leave her house to fully functioning again, having another set back and fighting her way back again. She also talks about how she met Heber, how they have navigated life together and how hard it was for her to tell him about her OCD.
The Crew talks with Ben Dziwulski owner of WODPrep about the services they have to offer, and we are giving a discount code https://wodprep.com/cff and get their services of the full Master's program for $1 for 30 days to check it out. We also talk about information leaked about the online phase of the CrossFit Games. Then we do a little catching up with the group and get into our Stupid Questions of the week and this week, 1. What is your favorite rap song and 2. What 5 athletes will make it out of the Online version of the Games and move on to the final stage? We reveal our guest for Monday and finish with the Best thing we saw from the internet.
Erin Smith was on full Scholarship at Ohio Northern University to play Volleyball. Just before her Sophomore year her and her friends were in a horrific motorcycle accident where a drunk driver crossed the median on Interstate 71 and hit them head on. Erin was the only one of her friends to survive the accident, but was faced with an uphill battle to just gain a sense of normalcy. Erin's family reached out to several trainers to see if they would work with Erin and after countless no's, Marcus Creaturo said yes and the journey to becoming functional again, eventually making Erin a CrossFit Athlete!
We talk about Cat and Scott's Weekend at the Master's Fitness Collective, Eric Roza talks with Julie Foucher-Urcuyo about battling depression, learning coping mechanisms, his new board of directors, How the deal went down with Greg Glassman, His plans for a DEI Summit Quarterly, CrossFit announces the Athlete Advisory Board which includes Annie Thorsdottir, Neil Maddox, Merideth Root and James Hobart, We discuss Scott's Documentary Release, and we talk about our most embarrassing moment and who we would put together on our CrossFit Dream Team (No past champions allowed), and finally our best thing from the internet.
We catch up with Justin Gehrt and fill in the gaps from his documentary "The Day Fat Justin Died!" We talk about his feelings leading up to his major transformation, His alcohol use, the crash that changed his life, what it took to make the change, the surgery to finish the transformation, and how he is now a box owner and married to his amazing wife.
To see the original documentary click on the link below https://youtu.be/Mwc_HTQtWf8
We talk to Ben about living in a household full of athletes, how he met his wife, how the proposal went down, and the birth of his beautiful daughter. We learn about the training programs has available and his love for programming. We also touch on his criticism of how programming was done at some sanctionals, and was surprised to hear that there is now a professional organization representing the athletes, something Ben had been trying to do for years. We finish talking about his games experiences and finish up with his victory at the 2015 CrossFit Games plus a whole lot more.
We recap the Eric Roza Town Hall with Nicole Carroll, from announcing a Feb/March Open, to the Games being pushed until later in the year, an organized sanctional season instead of regionals, Diversity changes including a Diversity Council, The CrossFit Foundation to create ways to reach out to the under served, an Athlete committee, and so much more, we talk to Josh Hicks Medical Team Lead about the safety protocols in a normal situation and how that has changed with COVID-19. Cat and Scott are at the Master's Fitness Collective getting ready to judge the event, and we wrap it up with best toppings on a burger, our best CrossFit movements, and our favorite thing on the Internet!
We talk with Mike and Sage Bergener about how they came up with the Bergener warm up, what it was like for Mike to play football at Notre Dame under legendary Coach Ara Parsegean, How Mike worked with his own kids, who are now a part of his coaching tree, we talk to Sage about what it was like growing up with Coach B and how she blazed her own trail beginning at CrossFit Invictus. We finish with talk about faith and what kind of legacy will Coach B leave.
We welcome back Patrick Clark from the Morning Chalk Up, The CrossFit Games Announce a New Format and New dates, They are also reviewing Network TV proposals to air the Games, Titan Games crowns two CrossFitters their Champions, Thank You Emma Cary, #webelongcrossfit, Loud&Live with a new inclusive demo team concept, TEF's Top Sports Movies, The Best Concert We ever attended and Charlie has a mic drop on his, and the best personal CrossFit moment for each of us, plus the Best thing we saw on the Internet.
Scott and Cat sit down with Kelly Baker member of the Meat Squad Team that qualified for the Games out of the Filthy 150. We talk about how competitive she is and how that forced her to find activities outside of the traditional rec leagues, She started running marathons, and found CrossFit as a way to release the competitive side of her. More importantly she talks about how most her life she competed to gain acceptance from others and now she is at a point that what she does she does for herself and she isn't going to be meek about it. She wants to do things that scare her and are outside her comfort zone. She wants to help children understand body image issues and combat the societal norms when it comes to gender stereotypes. This is a fascinating interview that I think you all will enjoy.
We welcome back Kelly Stone to hear what it was like to be a contestant on the Titan Games, How she is handling the quarantine and how to make a good protein pancake. We also discuss our Nutrition Challenge, Scott is cleared to lift again, We discuss should the Open be in February, What would we like to see in a new CrossFit season, Should Dave Castro leak information with a change in CEO coming soon? What does Eric Roza including the Investment Group mean for the future of CrossFit, plus our least favorite movies, what we would choose from our walk up music, We announce our next guest that will be released Monday and the Best thing from the Internet.
We sit down with Bethany Shadburne The 2019 CrossFit Games 8th Fittest Woman in the World. Bethany talks to us about growing up as a highly competitive gymnast until a severe back injury ended all that, and doctors told her she will never be able to compete again and most likely would never run again. After a year off of competitive Sports Bethany went on to prove everyone wrong and competed at very high levels in Running, Triathalons, Body Building and eventually CrossFit. Bethany talks a lot about mindset and how sometimes that switch she has to push through the darkest moments of a workout and makes her as great as she is also is what may be breaking down her body and how she has to find a different approach going forward. They best part of this interview is seeing how genuine Bethany is and open to share her mental struggles with injuries, mindset, faith and so many other things in her life. If you are not a Bethany Shadburne Fan going into the interview, you definitely will be coming out!
In this round table we discuss, Castro takes a shot at the I'm Out crew, and also unveils some plans for next CrossFit Season, Eric Roza and Greg Glassman Sign the deal to sell, a few more affiliate reps are named, Mayhem Madness pulls the plug, plus our favorite pro wrestlers and summer activities plus the best thing on the Internet this week Merch! venmo (Scott-Switzer-1) and cash app($switzthor) Options Long sleeve white $25 small-2XL or $30 for 3XL-5XL Unisex T $20 XS-2XL or $25 3XL-4XL Racer back Tank $20 S-XL or $25 2XL Muscle Tank S-2XL $25
We sit down with Armen Hammer to put together his timeline in the CrossFit space. We learn the context of growing up in LA with unique opportunities as a kid, to being an affiliate owner, the evolution of the Naked CrossFitter, getting kicked out of the CrossFit Games, His return to the Games years later and running into Justin Bergh again and finally being the guy people trust to tell them how it is and a true insider with reliable contacts and a direct line to the people in charge whoever that may be.
Roundtable discussion with the whole crew about The Future of CrossFit Summit, where should this years open be on the calendar, Adam Klink you are amazing, We welcome Amy Back from Vacation, Favorite Video Games, Best and Worst Jobs and the Best thing we saw on the Internet Merch! venmo (Scott-Switzer-1) and cash app($switzthor) Options Long sleeve white $25 small-2XL or $30 for 3XL-5XL Unisex T $20 XS-2XL or $25 3XL-4XL Racer back Tank $20 S-XL or $25 2XL Muscle Tank S-2XL $25 https://youtu.be/MXpgrN33OrY
Scott and Cat sit down with Adrian "Boz" Bozman to discuss what it was like growing up in Canada and California, his passions of music, motorcycles and his album collection. How he got involved with CrossFit, the became a member of the seminar staff to then move on to Head Judge for the CrossFit Games and work on several projects at CrossFit HQ. We talk about his coaching tree and legacy after over 10 years of being on the training staff. Boz is as cool as they come and that is why he is so good at his job. This was an amazing interview. Follow us on IG @clydesdale_fitnessandfriends @teamrudy @cotey @Cathicakes
Scott, Cat and Charlie Welcome Diane Stone to the Panel. They discuss the PFAA, The Future of CrossFit Summit, Will Mat and Tia Both Defend their titles, the 50th episode, their favorite pizza toppings, the go to karaoke song and the favorite thing from the internet. If you want your free Clydesdale Fitness and Friends sticker send a self addressed stamped envelope to: Scott Switzer 357 Amber Wood Way Lewis Center, OH 43035
Link to Wu Lift analysis of Clean Event at 2019 CrossFit Games: https://youtu.be/cZdC0sDWhq4
Scott and Cat talk with with Adam Kramer, State Director of the Green Beret Project - a non-profit organization mentoring inner-city youth in Delaware. Adam takes us from his 6.5 year stint in federal prison, to finding faith, becoming a CrossFit coach and all the important work he’s doing now giving back to his community. If you have any follow up questions for us or for Adam, please leave a comment and we will be sure we get you an answer.
We sit down with Azariah and Stephanie Price from the Pit Fitness Ranch to talk about the upcoming Teen Throwdown. These two with the help of others are giving the teen athletes who qualified for the CrossFit Games a chance to end their season with a championship that has a lot of value. The story is awesome and so grateful they shared that with us. We also talk about the news, our nutritional challenge, and a lot of other silly stuff this week on our weekly Round table. To get your stickers send a self addressed stamped envelope to Scott Switzer 357 Amber Wood Way Lewis Center, OH 43035
Scott talks with Athena Perez about what she has been up to since her CrossFit Journal Story has been released, Her new book "Lifting the Wait", a story about a woman who finally stops running from her problems, begins to understand her faith, and discovers herself and her purpose. We cover her journey from being abused as a child to Her struggles with being a Morbidly Obese CrossFit Athlete, her reasons for writing the book, and sharing her story with the world, the major themes of the book and how she is nowhere near done, and has a lot of plans moving forward. Along the way we also talk about the mindset of being an obese CrossFitter.
link to spreadsheet for nutritional challenge:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1HNE5StjOkvdfqiwrsCYQ4PzzlUfQ72g7/view?usp=sharing
Link to the Green Beret Project Interview:
https://www.facebook.com/healthystepsnutrition/videos/276895276970866/
Link to Jenna Bush's story about her Grandfather George H.W. Bush:
https://www.today.com/video/jenna-bush-hager-remembers-grandfather-s-advice-to-her-84359237520
Link to the Master's Fitness Collective
https://mastersfitnesscollective.com/
This week we welcome Tennil Reed-Beuerlein who is now the mother of a 9 month old little boy, where we talk about how hard that is and that CrossFit has helped her be able to carry that odd object around. We talk about her quest for the Games and finally making it in a year where the regionals were not ideal, then crushing the Games in 2017 becoming the Fittest woman in America. We touch on the challenge of 2018 and one take away for sure is Tennil will be back doing something competitive sooner rather than later.
audio issue fixed We welcome back Patrick Clark from the Morning Chalk Up as we discuss the new Owner and CEO of CrossFit and what we think will happen next. We talk about The Mayhem Madness Online Qualifier, The Master's Fitness Collective, Emma Cary's unreal performance in Dubai, plus our stupid question of the week and the best thing from the internet.
We talk with Cassidy about the struggles she went through to be a mom, and how now that miracle in her belly is better than any athletic accomplishment she ever achieved. We talk about her wife Aly documenting the preganancy and how that turned into a book called worth every shot available by going to Cassidy's instagram @cassidy_lancemcwherter. finally we touch on her CrossFit career, and how and when she made the decision to retire and start a family. Finally Cassidy is quite the entrepreneur owning 3 affiliates with Aly (CrossFit Waterside) and working with Camille Leblanc-Bazinet and Feroce Fitness.
We talk about all doing "Jake", Scott gives a behind the scenes look of the Rogue Invitational, We are over a week into Dave Castro Being CEO and Greg Glassman Stepping down and Retiring, what are the changes and what have we seen thus far. Cat has issues today, is it okay to put fruit in your ice cream, and we talk about our favorite things on the internet.
We chat with Bill Grundler about his early years being the old man in the sport, finding his way into the announcing booth, being a state champion wrestler in high school, his new podcast with Chase Ingraham called Get with the Programming. Please Note: This was recorded prior to the events at CrossFit HQ
The Crew and I welcome Patrick Clark from the Morning Chalk Up in to discuss the wild week that has been, Dave Castro announced as CEO and Greg Glassman retries, CrossFit published and apology and what does all that mean? Some of us were on the Affiliate Panel Zoom call and we talk about some of the items discussed there. Finally, we get a competition this weekend with the Rogue Invitational.
The Crew put out this video to discuss the events of the weekend. As we put this out there is even more news breaking and we will have to catch up with that a bit later this week. We talk about Greg Glassman's comments, his apology, his reaction, CrossFit blocking conversations and so much more on this wild weekend.
We sit down with Dave Colina to discuss what made him start O2 beverage company, how it fit a need in the fitness space. We then discuss the #stayformay campaign that allowed over 2,600 gyms to offer gift cards from O2, Born Primitive, Bear Komplex and Puori to member who stayed through the month of May and paid their membership fees. The crew then talk about their training weeks, the Titan Games, The Master's Fitness Collective Championships, and finally the artist rendering of the field of play at the Games. to find out more about O2 go to https://drinko2.com/
2:45 Start of interview
8:45 - Granite Games 2019 Elite division experience
12:00 - The 2020 CrossFit Games canceled
14:30 - Goals for the 2021 season
16:45 - Her own programming
18:00 - Starting CrossFit
21:30 - Nutrition
24:00 - School life
25:35 - Coaching kids
26:50 - Sports Psychology - mindset
29:30 - Jim - Emma's dog
32:30 - Emma's Faith
34:20 - Plans after high school
38:00 - Fun questions
40:10 - Brute Fridays
44:15 - Sanctionals for the 2021 Season
47:48 - Warp Up
49:45 - Charlie's Murph
55:50 - CrossFit Games at the Ranch - More Details ( https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/29/breaking-crossfit-permit-application-reveals-plans-for-three-day-event/ )
1:00:30 - CrossFit Seminars in the US (https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/29/crossfit-seminars-make-their-in-person-return-this-weekend/ )
1:02:30 - Shred CrossFit opens up
1:04:20 - CrossFit gyms opening DE
1:07:35 - Best things on the internet
Adrian Bozman - Lunch break conversations on IG (follow @apbozman)
Sara Sigmundsdottir - falls off her pullup bar (on IG @sarasigmunds)
Slap Championship - https://youtu.be/Gzd0E4cLWmI
When CrossFit gyms post videos of athletes with HORRIBLE form
Kevin Hart's interview with Joe Rogan https://youtu.be/vzx6h2sAGTU
1:15:48 - Our Murph Montage!
We talk with LIndsey Love Jenks, and she tells us how Macrostax came about and why she felt it was needed. She talks about what makes them different than other apps, what their plans for the future are and how they will expand. Lindsey is very engaging and I am happy to share a product that I have been using now for a little while that is really working for me to find success, energy and an easier way to track macros.
2:15 - Start of Interview
4:30 - Quarantined in FL
10:45 - Dave's athletic background / baseball career
19:00 - Working as a trainer
27;30 - Coaching CrossFit / Seminar Staff
32:30 - Thundrbro https://thundrbro.com
45:34 - Muscle Anarchy
52:00 - Training with an injury
1:01:30 - Meeting Camille
Wrap Up
1:11:36 - Mayhem Madness Team Competition
1:18:10 - Gillette Sponsorships
Our Favorite Things on the Internet
1:20:20 - Reese's Battle on IG Dex vs. Chandler
1:21:30 - Matt Healey Strict L-sit Bar muscle Ups
https://www.instagram.com/mattyhealey_/
1:23:05 - Talking Elite Fitness - Cereal Podium Picks ( https://youtu.be/_18MoJt9Auc )
1:25:00 - Buttery Bros Murph / Weight gain challenge ( https://youtu.be/D9kUV4i-org )
1:26:50 - Our Murph Plans
2:02 Start of Interview
6:53 - The Early Years
9:00 - Joining the Marine Corps
17:15 - Reliance on pain pills
19:00 - A Reevaluation Process - Finding God
28:50 - "Whichever force you feed is the one that wins"
31:00 - Finding CrossFit
42:00 - 2016 CrossFit Games - the Axle Bar
50:25 - The injuries
53:00 - Road to recovery
55:00 - Jeff's 2021 Season Preparation/Strategy
59:40 - CrossFit News - An event for Masters
https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/19/age-group-athletes-find-alternative-competitions-raising-questions-about-the-crossfit-games-supremacy/
1:03:10 - CrossFit HQ Drug Sanctions
https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/18/lefteris-receives-four-year-crossfit-ban-fisk-colon-granted-appeal-extension/
1:05:10 - Unbroken Designs owner's IG controversy
https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/18/backlash-turns-scary-for-unbroken-designs-ceo-death-threats-doxxing-and-more/
1:08:00 - Cali will open for Professional Sports
Anikha tells us about her journey where she just misses going to the games in 2018 and 2019, then qualifying in 2020 only to have the age groups cancelled. Her maturity, mindset and outlook is so impressive for any athlete, let alone an almost 17 year old! She discusses moving to the "Open" division and what she needs to do to succeed. She also talks about her family's support and the relationship and trust she has built with her coach. 1:40 - Anikha's recent write up in the Morning Chalk Up https://morningchalkup.com/2020/05/13/the-unofficial-age-group-awards/ 3:23 - Start of Interview - you can follow Anikha on IG at https://www.instagram.com/greeranikha_cf/ 6:30 - How she missed qualifying for the 2109 Games by 1 point and a ton of integrity 8:05 - Charlie magically appears 9:08 - 2020 Training 11:20 - 2020 Games cancelled 16:00 - High School 20:45 - Wodapalooza 2020 "Shark Bait" event 25:40 - Training outlook for the 2021 CrossFit Season 35:00 - Creating a "Mental Monster" 38:30 - Other than CrossFit . . . . 43:30 - How many carbs does Anikha get? https://m2performancenutrition.com 46:15 - CCF&F Training Week 52:00 - Rogue Invitational and Dubai news 56:20 - 2020 CrossFit Games news 57:25 - The old "Odomoter Bluff" - catching your kid sneaking out of the house. 1:03:15 - Best Things from the Internet https://youtu.be/gTvC6pMFByI - Dog Zoom Call https://youtu.be/R_T0mN6j7s0 - Mike Tyson's training at age 53 1:08:05 - Scott's Mike Tyson Impression (THIS IS GOLD!!)
Brooke talks about growing up in Minnesota, moving to FL, finding CrossFit and rising to the top of the competitive landscape in a hurry. Brooke made her CrossFit Games Debut in 2019 as an individual and then placed 1st at The Filthy 150 Sanctional with her ROMWOD Meat Squad Team. With the COVID-19 related changes to the Games season, Brooke is considering an individual invite to the 2020 Reebok CrossFit Games in Aromas for her top 20 Open finish as well as planning for a team competition in Cookeville. In our wrap-up we review the latest in CrossFit news.
5:25 - Start of Interview with Brooke 9:45 - Moving to FL 11:30 - Personal Trainer / Rugby 14:50 - ACL injury 16:30 - Starting CrossFit 18:13 - Charlie talks 19:10 - CrossFit Open Performances 24:45 - 2019 Indy Games Debut 34:45 - ROMWOD Meat Squad Team Evolution 39:45 - The French Throwdown 43:10 - The Filthy 150 46:30 - 2020 Team Competition - TBD 49:00 - 2020 Games as an individual 52:30 - Brooke's tattoos 54:00 - A destination wedding WRAP-UP 56:30 - Who's going to the CrossFit Games in Aromas? 1:01:05 - Mayhem Madness Team Competition 1:03:00 - Tommy and Sean (Talking Elite Fitness) Podium Picks - Best Regional Moments
0:00 - Our training week (sneaking out of the house)
7:00 - Start of interview
10:50 - Fatherhood
14:50 - Dex delivers his daughter, Anna Keaton
20:30 - Dr. Marilyn
24:00 - The Love Story
33:00 - What happened to the beard?
38:00 - The French Throwdown
41:20 - Filthy 150
47:20 - Why Dex will talk to everyone
58:38 - Coaching for a living
1:06:25 - College Football
1:08:00 - Chandler Smith's old man candy
1:09:10 - The Shame Scan
1:19:10 - Wrap Up (Cat's new Affiliate)
1:22:55 - The Age Group debates
1:32:10 - Our favorite things on the internet
1:35:30 - Our favorite sweet treats
Ryan talks about his family, CrossFit & GRID, Cirque Du Soleil, family planning and his surprising PED suspension just 2 weeks prior to his first CrossFit Games appearance back in 2017. We also celebrate Ryan's impressive comeback in 2020 in the 35-39 Division. The Crew then close the episode by talking about the Titan Games going CrossFit? The Teenage division coming together to hold their own competition? and Now possibly teams too?
The Crew had to honor to sit down with one of the most genuine and authentic people in CrossFit Julie Foucher-Urcuyo, MD, MS. Julie shared stories about her busy few months reporting about the Covid 19 Pandemic, What she has been up to with the new direction of her podcast and accompanying website Pursuing Health, they also reminisce about Julie being the Instructor for Scott and Amy's CrossFit L1 and Julie's legendary CrossFit Career. The crew wrap up the episode with talk of the Age Group divisions being cancelled, Dave Castro's IG live, They review the Reebok Nano X, and they share the best thing they saw from the internet.
Cat, Amy and Scott have a blast getting to know Justin LoFranco. Justin fills us in on his time in Washington and Wisconsin with Scott Walker living in the politics scene, we talk about his "Sabatical" in Italy feeding pigs and chickens. Finally, we talk about starting the Morning Chalk Up and bringing his experiences from the political world into the CrossFit world and evolving with the sport to the point when the Morning Chalk Up started it was simply a newsletter and became a very large multi-media company.
We have a great conversation with Khan Porter about his struggle with mental health, how he works on it every day, sought professional help and eventually combined it with sports psychology to improve his performance with CrossFit. We also talked about his family, his rugby career, his thoughts on play, his favorite moments in his career and his tattoos and so much more. Amy, Cat and Scott talk about their week, the games, the AGOQ and are L1 adn L2 courses back up? plus the best thing we saw on the internet.
Cat finishes the trilogy of host interviews by talking to Charlie about his wife and kids, the poop incident, his CrossFit experience and love for the sport.
We sit down and talk with Chris Spealler about contracting Covid-19 and his recovery, Wrestling in College, His passion for getting outside the gym and using your fitness, His history of competing at the Games from the first ever CrossFit Games in 2007 until his last appearance as a Master's Athlete in 2017, We talk about his podium finishes, the send off from the CrossFit community, competing at Rogue with the legends and so much more. The crew talks about their training week, The Games most likely headed to the Ranch, They also discuss are gyms essential during this quarantine time and the best thing they saw on the internet.
On the outside Jack appeared to have it all. Nobody really new his daily struggle from the time of being a small child into adulthood. After struggling for many years Jack found the outlet of CrossFit and was beginning to compete at a very high level when all of the sudden that was taken away from him in an instant. What would make most people crumble, was what finally gave Jack all the answers to finding joy in his life. Please check out his story, it made us think long and hard about what was important in our lives and I am sure it will for you as well. Plus Scott, Amy and Charlie talk about life in the quarantine, Chris Spealler announces he contracted Covid-19 and our best thing from the internet. Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theclydesdalecrossfitter and on Facebook at theclydesdalecrossfitter
Cat Scherer steps in again and takes over the podcast and gives the perspective of our listeners as she dives into Amy's life as a Mother, CrossFitter, Runner, and Most Impressively the Co-Director of a Pre-School that promotes learning through play. Amy has a pretty interesting life and you should dive in and check it out.
As a 25th episode celebration, we give control of the Podcast to one of our listeners Cat Scherer. She interviews the Clydesdale himself Scott Switzer and we learn about what got him into CrossFit. His weight loss journey, How that journey has gone, What made him want to start a podcast and what his future goals are in and around the sport of CrossFit. We want to Thank Cat for taking some time out of her busy schedule to do this for us.
Scott and Amy talk with Kelly Stone, DPT about becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy, an Academic all-star, state champion in gymnastics, multiple time belly flop champion and her time as a CrossFit Games Athlete and now her pursuit of an individual bid to the Games. Kelly has a mindset that is unparalleled to anybody we have every met before. Plus Amy and Scott talk about doing support your box workout number 1, The crap litterally hitting the fan and Charlie's house, the best thing we saw on the internet and upcoming bonus episodes where one of our listeners interviews us.
Scott and Amy talked with Jacob Heppner the 6th fittest Man in the world. Jacob shares his previous jobs, his YouTube vision, his new venture with Heppner's Happy Hemp, and what his goals are with this CrossFit season. Charlie Joins Scott and Amy to discuss how Quarantine is going, The Fittest Documentary and the stir it is causing about Dave Castro's programming and the discussion about will the CrossFit Games happen this year, finally we finish the episode with our favorite thing on the internet and we all agree that it has to be the Tiger King on Netflix. Whoop Group: The Clydesdale CrossFitter and Friends CODE: COMM-FA5E
Scott and Amy sit down with Kari Pearce, 5 time games competitor, 3 time fittest woman in America to talk about her situation in New York City during the Corona Virus, being a Gymnast her who life and how that translated into her CrossFit career, she talks about analyzing her weaknesses and working on them to get better. Charlie joins us to talk about our Training week, The Fittest being released early, Rogue moving the date of the Invitational, The age group Online Qualifier, what was our favorite thing from the Internet and Join our new Whoop Group, use the code COMM-F46A5E and search for Clydesdale CrossFitter and Friends. Let's keep each other accountable.
Scott, Amy and Charlie talk with 7 Time CrossFit Games Athlete Margaux Alvarez. We talk about her illustrious career, her now being a legend for the Rogue Invitational, Her incredible Wine Business and Margaux's attempts at American Ninja Warrior, and Long Drive Golf Competitions. Margaux is one of the sweetest people out there and it was an honor to capture a small part of her story.
Scott and Amy talk with Heber Cannon and Marston Sawyers, AKA the Buttery Bros. about their new film "The Fittest" their vlog The Buttery Bros, how the layoffs at CrossFit HQ affected them, Where they are now and what their goals are for the future. This episode is full on non-stop laughter. We also bring Charlie in and talk about the Arnold Fitness Expo, Amy's Competition, The Australian CrossFit Championships, the Brazil CrossFit Championships and there is another baby coming in the CrossFit world.
Scott sits down with Kate Gordon who has gone viral with her Instagram page @crossfitterwithsign. She is also a member of the CrossFit Seminar staff and is very open about her feelings on topics around the CrossFit world. She also went to the CrossFit Games twice once in Carson and once in Madison. She is very smart and funny and was our first international interview and we thank her for that. Scott, Amy and Charlie talk about their training weeks, the upcoming Sanctionals (sort of), the tornadoes in Tennessee and one way you can help, the mess that has become the Arnold Fitness Expo 2020 and the best thing they saw on the Internet.
Scott and Amy talk to Tommy Marquez about his uptick in travel, Wodapalooza, the affects of the Thanos snap on his crew, and how they have all battled back! Tommy's first gym and crossfit experience and his goals moving forward.
Scott and Charlie talk with John Wooley the man behind the Instagram meme page @makewodsgreatagain and Scott Zakrajsek the man behind the Instagram page @thedaddywod who share what they do in their real lives and how they put together memes on a daily basis. In addition, they talk about what got them into CrossFit. This episode is hilarity from start to finish.
Amy and Scott talk to Freddy Camacho about how much harder it is supporting an athlete than being an athlete. He talks about being an alcoholic and now being 6 weeks sober. He shares the story about the man he shot, who then turned his life around, he also didn't always want to be a cop and how he is now working security with Tesla. Freddy is a fun guy and that cam across in this interview. Scott and Amy also recap Wodapalooza and the crazy finishes in the men's and team's and the ticket for the Womens elite divisions. Please Enjoy!
Scott, Amy and Charlie talk with Sean Woodland about announcing the CrossFit Games, Being a part of the massive layoffs and its affect, his rescue dogs, the LA Rams, his hockey passion and most importantly soon becoming a brand new dad! We also preview Wodapalooza, talk about our training weeks, and share what the best thing was on the Internet! Please listen and enjoy!
Scott and Amy talk with Larry Moss, CrossFit Games and Wodapalooza Floor Emcee and SWAT Commander of the Lake Charles Police Department. Larry talks to us about how Top Gun Inspired him to join the Navy, How he always wanted to work in law enforcement, how his SWAT team uses CrossFit to not only stay fit, but to qualify for the SWAT Team. Larry is an amazing human and I hope you enjoy this episode!
Scott and Charlie talk with Matt O'Keefe about Wodapalooza and what to expect this coming weekend. They also talk to Matt about the other four Sanctionals that he is over this season, The West Coast Classic, The Madrid CrossFit Championship, The Mayan CrossFit Classic and the Granite Games. Matt also tells the story of how he met Mat Frasier and how that expanded into a full stable of CrossFit athletes that Matt oversees. Matt finishes up by talking about the state of CrossFit as a sport and where it needs to go.
Scott talks with Patrick Clark who talks about finding CrossFit while deployed to Kuwait, Becoming a judge with CrossFit, Being the Head Judge in China which lead to connections where he would end up with The Morning Chalk-Up, Patick also had stops at ESPN and Next Gen Stats. He owns his own sports photography company called Athlete's Eye Photography. Patrick is multi-talented and shows that off in all that he does. Currently he is a dual threat at the Morning Chalk-Up and is publishing more and more articles.
Scott, Amy and Charlie interview Ron Ortiz, 2 time CrossFit Games Masters Champion, 4 time podium finisher. Ron also grew up in a house that promoted playing, he was a fireman and paramedic for 20 plus years. He talks about the fitness issue with fire departments and how they are fighting to make change. Ron also talks about his bid for his 9th CrossFit Games and while being injured last year volunteering to stay close to the sport. Charlie and I also talk about our training week, Annie Thorisdottir and Frederik Aegidius having a baby. The confusion with the sudden change of the Rogue Online Qualifier Scoreboard and the best thing we say on the internet this week.
In this episode Scott Interviews Cat Scherer about leaving her 6 figure salary to do what she loves. They also talk about the journey it took to get to that place, and what Cat's goals are going forward. To learn more about Cat and the programs she offers check her out on Instagram at @cathicakes and/or @catalystfitnessde. Charlie and Scott catch up on the Lefteris Theofanidis situation which breaks Scott's resolution and of course they talk about their training week and the best thing they saw on the internet.
Scott, Amy and Charlie discuss the latest Sanctional Strength in Depth, They talk with Niki Brazier about her many jobs Sideline Reporter, Writer and Media for the Morning Chalk Up, her own Podcast (Make Pods Great Again), CrossFit Coach and what she calls her big girl job in Marketing and advertising. We also find out what happened with her and our nieighbors to the North. They also talk about their training week and what was their favorite thing from the internet.
In this episode Scott, Amy and Charlie sit down with Kristi and Patrick O'Connell (Eramo). In this fun discussion we learn how the two meet. We learn how they workout, live and work together, and most importantly how they have supported each other for a very long time. We talk about past competitions, Kristi's very short retirement, Patrick competing again some of the GOATs of the sport. Where to get a great burger and queso dip and so much more, and of course we all share how our training week is going. Check it out and I hope you enjoy.
Scott, Amy and Charlie break down the Mayhem classic. Scott give the perspective of the event live, Amy and Charlie talk about the stream. They also talk about the performances, podium finishers, bids to the game and get an interview with Ben Smith to get his impressions of the Mayhem Classic, his plans for the Sanctionals and being a father. They also talk about their training week and the best thing they saw on the internet.
Amy and I begin by missing our partner Charlie and pay respect to the man! We talk about the last year in CrossFit, what was the coolest thing we saw on the internet this week and what are our resolutions for the next year? Finally I am off to Mayhem this week for the Mayhem classic and will be reporting back for next weeks episode.
Amy, Charlie and I talk to Saxon Panchik, the 9th Fittest Man in the World about being an affiliate owner, his upcoming wedding, his plan for the Sanctional season, his mindset that helps him keep improving and him seeing himself as good enough to be on top of the podium at the CrossFit Games.
Amy Charlie and I go deep into the lack of consistency with CrossFit in their communication, and rulings on Penalties, Amy crushes on Kahn and Charlie and I crush on Bethany, We talk about next years games dates and speculate on what that means for the competition. Plus we share what we liked the most on the internet from the week that was.
We look back at the Filthy 150, the broadcast, the events, the winners. We talk about equity in CrossFit, a sport that has men and women on equal footing. Alex Anderson's Retirement, Penalties doled out on 20.4 and our favorite things from the week.
Please know we apologize for the little bit of hissing and popping at the beginning. It was a chord issue that we were able to correct fairly quickly. The content was way to good to not share.
Scott, Amy and Charlie recap week 4 of the CrossFit Open, look at the leader board, talk about some breaking news and interesting stories, and Scott explains why the name the Clydesdale CrossFitter.
The Clydesdale CrossFitter is Scott Switzer, what is his story, where does he come from and the plan for these podcasts moving forward.