Kratos Chat
58 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 3 years ago -Mike Catris, Owner of Kratos Performance Institute welcomes you to the Kratos Chat podcast! Join us as we discuss the latest news in the CrossFit world - we interview experts, athletes and coaches about their experiences competing at the highest level of physical fitness, every Monday. Taking a behind-the-scenes look at how they train and how they've developed their mindsets, we'll give you an insight into the sport like you've never seen before.
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EP. 50 - Quarter Finals Review
April 13, 2021 13:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week the quarter-finals have wrapped up and we take a deep dive into the programming, whether we thought the tests were well-rounded and how the leaderboard stacked up over the weekend. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for in-depth tutorials, podcast topics/interviews and feature videos!
EP. 48 - CrossFit Open Reflections + Quarter Finals Preview
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWith the CrossFit Open concluded and now the scores have been finalised - we discuss the women's and men's leaderboards for both worldwide as well as the British side of things. We also got in-depth on how we think the next few weeks of Quarter Finals will shake up now that the rulebook has been released.
EP. 489 - CrossFit Open Reflections + Quarter Finals Preview
April 05, 2021 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.4 MBWith the CrossFit Open concluded and now the scores have been finalised - we discuss the women's and men's leaderboards for both worldwide as well as the British side of things. We also got in-depth on how we think the next few weeks of Quarter Finals will shake up now that the rulebook has been released.
EP. 48 - Final Open Workout Analysis
March 29, 2021 01:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThis week - as the final week of the Open comes to a close - we breakdown the lethal combination, 21.3 and 21.4. After that, we discuss each workout's standards and how they could be judged in the future for those looking to compete. Finally, we chat about what the last three weeks could potentially mean for the rest of the season going forward.
EP. 47 - New Team Member + 21.2 Analysis
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBSince December, we have had a new team on the Athlete Program Team, and he has finally made his first appearance on this week's podcast. Owen is an accomplished CrossFit athlete, having qualified and competed at several Sanctionals last season. We discuss his career in CrossFit so far and our thoughts on the 21.2 Open Workout.
EP. 46 - Mat Fraser/Dave Castro Beef + 21.1
March 15, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.9 MBThis week on the KRATOS Chat Podcast week discuss a big news item in the CrossFit space as Mat Fraser has made an appearance on the Joe Rogan Podcast. This marks the first time an influential figure from CrossFit has appeared on the popular podcast in its 1000+ episode run. We also discuss the release of 21.1 and what we think could show up next.
EP. 45 - Open First Workout + Leaderboard Predictions
March 08, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBThis week, we breakdown our thoughts on the upcoming 2021 CrossFit Open; Mike gives his thoughts on what we likely going to see in 21.1 and we speculate on who is going to end up at the top of the worldwide leaderboard by the end of the full five weeks.
EP. 44 - Team-Building Principles
March 01, 2021 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBMike, Will and Maddie breakdown another topic of discussion this week. Cultivating a team - whether that be a team looking to dominate the competition floor or a coaching team to represent your box - is a difficult endeavour. However, it can also be one of the most rewarding experiences both personally and for better business. That's why we've chosen discuss how to build a team for specific goals. Tune in as we talk about how to deal with problems within your team, what to look out for in po...
EP. 43 - Reign Sponsorship + Semi-Final Announcements
February 22, 2021 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.7 MBThis week, we talk through Team TAP's new sponsorship deal with Reign Body Fuel. Reign is one of the leading energy drink brands globally, currently having sponsored the former world's strongest man, Hafthor Bjornsson. We also discuss the announcements coming from CrossFit regarding the locations of the European Semi-Final Competitions.
EP. 42 - Stop Caring What Others Think
February 15, 2021 08:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBCaring what others think is something that we all go through a some point during our lives. This week, we cover how to stop falling into the trap of being wrapped up in the opinions of others. How do we take control of what matters? Should instead prioritise those opinions that do matter?
EP. 41 - Mat Fraser Retires
February 08, 2021 14:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBThis week we discuss the shocking news of Mat Fraser's departure from the world of competitive CrossFit. Fraser's retirement signals a new era in CrossFit and opens up many questions. Who will take his place? What's next for Fraser? Will he open his own affiliate? We debate every angle and his decision to step away from the sport.
EP. 40 - The Future of U.K. CrossFit w/ Ollie Mansbridge
February 01, 2021 08:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBThe current season changes being made by CrossFit are likely to impact the sport in a huge way - this weeks episode centres around how these changes are likely to effect the U.K. CrossFit scene more specifically. To help us with this endeavour we have Ollie Mansbridge join us, who is the Country Manager for the UK & Ireland as well as being the Owner of both CrossFit Bath and the world renowned Strength in Depth competition.
EP. 39 - Mike Moving + The Home Gym Dilemma
January 25, 2021 08:00 - 47 minutes - 32.6 MBThis episode see's us return to the Zoom calls with Mike and Will. Today we discuss how Mike has found the move up to Aylesbury, the new TAP Team Member and what it will be like for the fitness and CrossFit spaces going forward once things begin to open up once more.
EP. 38 - Fad Diet & Nutrition Mythbusting w/ Jonny Landels
January 18, 2021 08:00 - 52 minutes - 36.3 MBJonny Landels - CEO of Next Step nutrition - joins us to take part in some fad diet and nutrition mythbusting. We discuss the best in the sport and how their nutrition choices shouldn't necessarily impact yours; as well as finding the best nutrition practices that work for you as an individual. We also talk about the concept of a healthy individual and the general public's perception of performance vs aesthetics.
EP. 37 - Preparing an Affiliate for the CrossFit Open
January 11, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 39.3 MBAlex Conroy - the official affiliate programmer for the athlete program - joins us this week as we discuss all things entailing the this years CrossFit Open. We discuss what it's like during the Open for most affiliates as well as how they could potentially handle it this year.
EP. 36 - New Years Resolutions & Goal Setting w/ Alec Harwood
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBRegular guest - Alec Harwood - joins us this week as we talk all things New Years Resolutions and how to best set yourself for success when setting any new goals. We also talk about what you can do when you realise you want to change to another line of work or change to a different goal.
EP. 36 - New Years Resolutions & Goal Setting
January 04, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 39.1 MBRegular guest - Alec Harwood - joins us this week as we talk all things New Years Resolutions and how to best set yourself for success when setting any new goals. We also talk about what you can do when you realise you want to change to another line of work or change to a different goal.
EP. 35 - Dealing With Injury
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBDuring this holiday season, we discuss something that every single athlete will have to face at some point in their training career. Injuries often manifest themselves at the most inconvenient points in our training cycles and can be not only damaging to our physical health; but also to our mental health. Mike discusses his past experiences with injury and how he used them to revamp his attitude to training and make him better.
EP. 35 - Dealing With Injuries
December 28, 2020 08:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBDuring this holiday season, we discuss something that every single athlete will have to face at some point in their training career. Injuries often manifest themselves at the most inconvenient points in our training cycles and can be not only damaging to our physical health; but also to our mental health. Mike discusses his past experiences with injury and how he used them to revamp his attitude to training and make him better.
Special Edition - Tribal Clash Sale
December 27, 2020 08:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBOn this special edition of the podcast, we talk with founder of Tribal Clash - Andrew Barker - as he discusses the sale of Tribal Clash to an events company and what it means for the future of all Tribal Clash events.
EP. 34 - CrossFit Season Announcements w/ Chalking Fitness
December 21, 2020 10:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBChalking Fitness founder - Tom Forder - drops in this week to discuss the recently announced changes for the CrossFit season this year and what it means going forward. We also discuss a few key things which we still don't know any details on and speculate about what they could look like. Everything from competition athlete pools to what workouts will come up in Open; we discuss it all.
EP. 33 - CrossFit Season Changes w/ Tommy Marquez
December 14, 2020 11:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBThis week we have the return of our guest interviews as we discuss the upcoming CrossFit season with - CrossFit Media star and Morning Chalk Up Writer- Tommy Marquez. We delve into what the last few months have been like with the change in ownership, his opinions on Eric Roza and what we think the new season could potentially look like.
EP. 32 - Coaching Principles
December 07, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis week, In-Person Coaching Principles are the topic of choice. Mike has an extensive background in all aspects of coaching having done it in a variety of differing circumstances - within Online and 1-1. We delve into what principles a coach should be implementing into their coaching styles and how to coach depending on the individual.
EP. 31 - Starting CrossFit
November 30, 2020 06:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThis week we touch on how to approach training in CrossFit when you're first starting out. We also touch on a few things which are the foundation of the CrossFit methodology and how to build up to being able to complete all the complex skills. Mike also gives his thoughts on foundation things that everyone in the CrossFit methodology can be dedicating more time to, no matter what stage they're at in the training.
EP. 30 - Sticking With A Nutrition Plan
November 23, 2020 06:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBNutrition is undoubtedly one of the most important aspects of improving your performance as an athlete. This week we go through some key principles that you can implement to make it easier for you to adhere to any changes that you make on a nutrition plan. We also discuss what you can do if there are potentially any days that you fall off your plan.
EP. 29 - The Importance Of Training Partners
November 16, 2020 06:00 - 35 minutes - 24.5 MBThe topic of Training Partners is on the agenda this week as we discuss what you should be looking for in those that you choose to share your training sessions with. We look at what qualities could help benefit your training as well as some of the pitfalls to avoid when cultivating that environment. We also draw a spotlight to some of the positives that come with having a good training partner.
EP. 28 - Developing a Good Morning Routine
November 09, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week we discuss another topic surrounding self-improvement and performance. Building a solid morning routine can help build the foundation of a great day by helping you get ahead of the curve and improve your overall stress levels and deal with the days challenges. We talk about building a routine that works right for you and some of the pitfalls to avoid when constructing your daily morning rituals.
EP. 27 - Improving Your Fitness
November 03, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this episode, we tackle the most important aspect of CrossFit, improving fitness levels and aerobic capacity. We delve into how to prepare it for both competitions as well as the CrossFit Open - alongside finding some variables that you can manipulate to measure your progress over a training cycle.
Special Edition - 2020 CrossFit Games Review
October 27, 2020 06:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBThe 2020 CrossFit Games are in the books and this week and we talk about the event in it's entirety. We also discuss how it was programmed and each athletes individual placings within each workout - additionally touching on what this could mean for the future of the CrossFit Games and season.
EP. 26 - Maddy Harris
October 19, 2020 07:00 - 51 minutes - 35.7 MBMaddy Harris - the newest member of the Athlete Program Sanctional's Squad - pops in to talk about her rise through the ranks of competitive CrossFit. We also discuss what it's been like running an affiliate through COVID and teaching P.E. at a High School level. Maddy has competed at mutiple Sanctionals and has had an extremely decorated career so far, despite only being 27 years old.
EP. 25 - Luke Brereton
October 12, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.2 MBLuke Brereton - the Founder of Adapt Tape & Head Coach at Move Forward Gym - joins us this week to discuss his journey in CrossFit and how he got into the sport. We also discuss how he founded Adapt Tape, what lessons he learnt and his proposal to his now fiancé at the Norwegian CrossFit Championships this year. Delving into what it's like starting a business and what advice he would give to anyone starting, this is an episode you won't want to miss.
EP. 24 - Charlotte Spence
October 05, 2020 05:00 - 46 minutes - 31.7 MBThis weeks edition of the Kratos Chat podcast is with Charlotte Spence. Charlotte is this years 2nd Fittest Woman in the UK and a Kratos Nutrition Athlete. She has placed Top 5 in the UK for the last 5 years running and has been to regionals 3 times as well as being a member of the British Armed Forces and a mother. We discuss what it takes to balance all these responsibilities, her time in the military and how she's remained so consistent all these years.
EP. 23 - Jason Khalipa
September 28, 2020 05:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MBThis week on the KRATOS Chat podcast we sit down with the pioneer of the AMRAP Mentality - 2008 Games Champ, Jason Khalipa. Jason is the owner of NCFit, a world-renowned fitness chain that provides programming, facilities and corporate wellness across the globe. Jason also won the 2008 CrossFit Games and is a bestselling author. We discuss his current mindset surrounding training, the 2019 Rogue Invitational, family life and his approach business and life as a whole. If you're looking for mo...
Special Edition - Online Games Review
September 21, 2020 17:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this Special Edition Mike analyses the CrossFit Games 2020 leader boards, the performances from the top athletes, who did well, who slipped up and where we think things could have been improved. Mathew Fraser and Tia Clair Toomey's dominance - will they once again prove themselves to be the Fittest On Earth at the Ranch? What happened to Sara Sigmundsdottir and Patrick Vellner? What changes could they have made to make the Games coverage better?
EP. 22 - Cam Nichol
September 14, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBCam Nichol is founder of Rowing WOD and the leading specialist on improving your rowing technique for CrossFit, in the UK. Cam was also a member of Team GB for rowing at the 2012 London Olympics. Aside from his decorated career within the sport of rowing and experience in fitness, Cam is also studying to become a Doctor. In this episode we discuss how he went from having never rowed before to standing at the peak of British rowing and what mindset adaptations he had to make along the way.
EP. 21 - Finding Balance w/ Alec Harwood
September 06, 2020 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBRegular guest, Alec Harwood, drops in this week for a discussion on finding a better balance with work, training and life as a whole. We talk about his personal experiences with finding a life balance and what to look out for when finding what works best for you. We also go through some potential solutions to finding out when things are out of balance.
EP. 20 - James Fitzgerald
August 31, 2020 07:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis week the Kratos Chat podcast brings you our first ever video podcast! On our 20th episode we're bringing you a chat with the first ever CrossFit Games Champion and owner of OPEX Gyms, James Fitzgerald. James has an extensive background in not only CrossFit but the entire field of Strength and Conditioning. On this episode we discuss what it takes to get to the top of a sport but also the impact that endeavour can have on your body. We also talk about his thoughts on CrossFit's current m...
EP. 19 - Steve Fawcett
August 24, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 50 MBThis week we are joined by Steven Fawcett - the winner of the 2015 CrossFit Open in Europe and the founder of one of the world's leading programming companies, JST Compete. On this episode, we discuss Steve's stance on athlete sponsorship the current games season structure and whether his motivation comes from the thought of success or the fear of failure.
EP. 18 - Sam Briggs
August 16, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MB2013 CrossFit Games champion, Samantha Briggs, joins us on the podcast to talk about her career in CrossFit, her views on the current season structure, women in CrossFit, taking over Brent Fikowski in the ranch run and her values when it comes to leadership. Sam also goes through the 10-in-10 and tells us all about her new programming.
EP. 17 - Dan Williams
August 10, 2020 05:00 - 54 minutes - 37.5 MBDan Williams - the founder and CEO of WIT Fitness - drops in this week to discuss everything currently going on in one of the world's leading functional fitness shoe and apparel companies. We discuss all the behind-the-scenes of upcoming releases and collaborations and what their current relationship is like with CrossFit HQ. Dan also tells us about the early days of WIT and how he started the company.
EP. 16 - Sonny Webster
August 03, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 46.8 MBSonny Webster joins us this week as we discuss everything he's currently working on at the moment and what it takes to start a multitude of businesses from the ground up. Professional athlete, coaching, wine and charity work; you name it and Sonny is currently doing it. We delve into how he started these endeavours and his hopes for the future. Sonny was a member of Team GB at the Rio 2016 Olympics and has travelled the world taking seminars and coaching people to their best level of Olympic...
EP. 15 - Karl Steadman
July 27, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MBThe godfather of CrossFit in the UK - Karl Steadman - joins us this week to discuss his career; which spans two decades of functional fitness. A flow-master for CrossFit HQ and having programmed for Samantha Briggs during her Fittest on Earth title win in 2013 - Karl has seen every aspect of CrossFit working for both the organisation and being ingrained within the community in it's formative years. This is an episode which you will not want to miss.
EP. 14 - Jamie Simmonds
July 20, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBJamie Simmonds joins us on the podcast this week to discuss everything she's been up to lately, and what it was like competing in the Rogue Invitational, in an online format. We also discuss how she remains one of the most consistent athletes in the sport as well as her rise through CrossFit and to a podium place at the Games. Jamie is the 3rd Fittest Woman on Earth and won the 2016 Open in her rookie year of competing.
EP. 13 - Carolyne Prevost
July 13, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBCarolyne Prevost joins us this week to discuss her background in competitive sport and how she balances everyday life with being a top level athlete. We also delve into body image as well how that shapes young people; and their relationship with training. Carolyne has competed alongside Mike at the Norwegian CrossFit Championship this season and placed 12th at last years CrossFit Games.
EP. 12 - Improving Coachability w/ Alec Harwood
July 06, 2020 05:00 - 51 minutes - 35.4 MBAlec Harwood, once again joins us on the podcast to discuss improving your Coachability as an athlete. We delve into the responsibilities that apply to both coaches and athletes. We also talk about the best ways to maximise your results with any coach and what to think about when returning to the gym; post lockdown.
EP. 11 - Ollie Mansbridge
June 29, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 69.2 MBThis week we invited to UK Country Manager for CrossFit - Ollie Mansbridge - to join us on the podcast. We discuss the controversy surrounding CrossFit over the last few weeks as well as how CrossFit plans on moving forward and how to the UK is handling it. Ollie is a co-owner for two CrossFit boxes in Bath and is also the founder the U.K. Sanctional, Strength in Depth. We also take a look at how Mike thinks CrossFit could improve the competitive season's structure.
Extra. 1 - The Future of Tribal Clash
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn light of recent events and announcements made by Tribal Clash regarding their future and current situation with funding, Andrew Barker and his partner Heidi joined us on an additional episode of the Kratos Chat podcast - this week. They gave us complete access to their social media inbox to field questions from their customers, and to help drive progressive discussions about how they plan to move forward. This is a fully transparent conversation about their revenue and what has happened o...
Special Edition - The Future of Tribal Clash
June 25, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 56.2 MBIn light of recent events and announcements made by Tribal Clash regarding their future and current situation with funding, Andrew Barker and his partner Heidi joined us on an additional episode of the Kratos Chat podcast - this week. They gave us complete access to their social media inbox to field questions from their customers, and to help drive progressive discussions about how they plan to move forward. This is a fully transparent conversation about their revenue and what has happened o...
EP. 10 - Phil Hesketh
June 22, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 49.5 MBPhil Hesketh is the programmer for both the Norwegian & Dubai CrossFit Championships and has also seen success in the men's individual division - having gone to the games twice. He drops in to talk about his journey through CrossFit up until this point as well as his motivations for making the switch. We also talk about his thought processes when designing competition workouts and the differences between each sanctional.
EP. 9 - Tommy Marquez
June 15, 2020 05:00 - 1 hour - 61.2 MBThis week, Tommy Marquez joins us on the podcast. Tommy is a writer for the Morning Chalk-Up as well as being a former employee at CrossFit HQ as a part of their media team. He also has also commentated for the Games in years past and has been around since it's infancy. We discuss the structure of the Sanctional season, the future of the sport and his thoughts on the Teen's division.