Podcasts about sanctionals

Join Brandon and Dave on this week's CrossFit Grandview Podcast as they chat with Drew Wayman, Affiliate PT therapist and seasoned CrossFit competitor. From taking on top athletes at Regionals, Sanctionals, and Semi-Finals to his transition into a successful physical therapy career, Drew shares it all. We wrap up with a deep dive into his latest venture, The Open Prep Prehab Series, a program aimed at injury prevention and building resilience in athletes. Tune in for an episode packed with insights, stories, and practical advice!

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss bringing the Sanctional model back into the CrossFit Games season, whether affiliates should outsource their programming, and which sports Games athletes should be practicing. Our contestants include Tim Paulson, Rob Kearney and Ellia Miller. Make sure to download the Strongest app for free if you want to maximize your training! Click the link below for more info: https://strongest.com/train/

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

"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!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!!

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 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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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!