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VNR #166 - Mattie Rogers talks Olympics, injury, training & life

Varied Not Random - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Mattie Rogers is an American weightlifter who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. - She is a Pan American Champion. - Mattie holds American records in the Clean & Jerk as well as the Snatch in the 76 kg category. - Her weightlifting career has been filled with incredible successes, but she ha...

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VNR #166 - Mattie Rogers talks Olympics, injury, training & life

Varied Not Random - June 11, 2024 09:00 - 50 minutes
- Mattie Rogers is an American weightlifter who competed in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. - She is a Pan American Champion. - Mattie holds American records in the Clean & Jerk as well as the Snatch in the 76 kg category. - Her weightlifting career has been filled with incredible successes, but she ha...

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VNR #165 - What Movements Should We Program More Often?

Varied Not Random - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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VNR #165 - What Movements Should We Program More Often?

Varied Not Random - June 04, 2024 09:00 - 35 minutes
- A VNR listener asked which uncommon movements or exercises we would like to see programmed more regularly? - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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VNR #164 - 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinal Events - explained

Varied Not Random - May 28, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. - In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.

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VNR #164 - 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinal Events - explained

Varied Not Random - May 28, 2024 09:00 - 59 minutes
- Adrian Bozman programmed the 6 events for the 2024 CrossFit Games Semifinals. - In this episode he explains to Pat his thought process behind each event & why it was programmed.

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VNR #163 - Coach Ryan Davis - D1 Football, Strength & Conditioning and more

Varied Not Random - May 21, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes
- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland.  - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more. - He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of...

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VNR #163 - Coach Ryan Davis - D1 Football, Strength & Conditioning and more

Varied Not Random - May 21, 2024 09:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Ryan Davis is the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at The University of Maryland.  - He has worked with athletes from all different sports including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, rowing, gymnastics & more. - He believes in developing both the physical & mental capacity of...

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VNR #162 - Has the Kettlebell Snatch been forgotten?

Varied Not Random - May 14, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification.  - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit. - Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell t...

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VNR #162 - Has the Kettlebell Snatch been forgotten?

Varied Not Random - May 14, 2024 09:00 - 18 minutes
- A VNR listener, who has been a CF coach for 5 years, was recently preparing to take the RKC1 qualification.  - While preparing for this qualification he received a lot of flak for the “American Swing”, which is so prevalent in CrossFit. - Since the Kettlebell Snatch also takes the kettlebell t...

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VNR #161 - How to improve high skill movements under fatigue

Varied Not Random - May 07, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes
- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued. - Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic. - He is looking for how to best improve these ar...

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VNR #161 - How to improve high skill movements under fatigue

Varied Not Random - May 07, 2024 09:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener from the UK says he struggles when trying to perform complex movements while fatigued. - Bar muscle-ups, Ring Muscle-ups, Double-unders, Snatches & Chest-to-bar Pull-ups are some of the movements he mentioned as being problematic. - He is looking for how to best improve these ar...

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VNR #160 - Is becoming a Competitive Athlete worth it?

Varied Not Random - April 30, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A 28 year old Police Officer from Europe is considering becoming a competitive athlete. - He has only been working out for 3 years, and only doing CrossFit for 6 months. - After winning a local competition a trainer has told him that he has potential to go to the next level. - What are the pro...

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VNR #160 - Is becoming a Competitive Athlete worth it?

Varied Not Random - April 30, 2024 09:00 - 27 minutes
- A 28 year old Police Officer from Europe is considering becoming a competitive athlete. - He has only been working out for 3 years, and only doing CrossFit for 6 months. - After winning a local competition a trainer has told him that he has potential to go to the next level. - What are the pro...

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VNR #159 - Working Out While Sick…Yes or No?

Varied Not Random - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener wants to know if they should workout while sick? - They said they never used to get sick, but that has changed since having kids. - Their child is in daycare & now it seems they are sick all the time & their fitness is taking a serious hit. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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VNR #159 - Working Out While Sick…Yes or No?

Varied Not Random - April 23, 2024 09:00 - 23 minutes
- A VNR listener wants to know if they should workout while sick? - They said they never used to get sick, but that has changed since having kids. - Their child is in daycare & now it seems they are sick all the time & their fitness is taking a serious hit. - Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

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VNR #158 - Kristi Eramo O’Connell, Hyrox racing & life after the CrossFit Games

Varied Not Random - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes
- Kristi Eramo O’Connell has been a lifelong athlete.  - She competed 7 times at the CrossFit Games, six of which were as an individual athlete. - She recently ran a marathon in 3 hours & 4 minutes with minimal training. - She retired from the CrossFit Games with a new focus of “taking on differ...

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VNR #158 - Kristi Eramo O’Connell, Hyrox racing & life after the CrossFit Games

Varied Not Random - April 16, 2024 09:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Kristi Eramo O’Connell has been a lifelong athlete.  - She competed 7 times at the CrossFit Games, six of which were as an individual athlete. - She recently ran a marathon in 3 hours & 4 minutes with minimal training. - She retired from the CrossFit Games with a new focus of “taking on differ...

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VNR #157 - How, When & Why to talk about Nutrition

Varied Not Random - April 09, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes
- Why is Nutrition important? What aspects of fitness & health are affected? - How & when do you broach the subject with someone? - What are actionable steps to try with clients and/or friends? - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences. 

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VNR #157 - How, When & Why to talk about Nutrition

Varied Not Random - April 09, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Why is Nutrition important? What aspects of fitness & health are affected? - How & when do you broach the subject with someone? - What are actionable steps to try with clients and/or friends? - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences. 

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VNR #156 - How to eat when traveling

Varied Not Random - April 02, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener asked for tips & tricks for eating well while traveling. - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences.

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VNR #156 - How to eat when traveling

Varied Not Random - April 02, 2024 09:00 - 29 minutes
- A VNR listener asked for tips & tricks for eating well while traveling. - Pat & Adrian answer this question based on their personal experiences.

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VNR #155 - If CrossFit never existed, what would we do?

Varied Not Random - March 26, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A VNR listener asked the question, what would Pat & Adrian be doing if CrossFit never existed? - Pat & Adrian answer this question with regard to physical fitness, as well as occupation.

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VNR #155 - If CrossFit never existed, what would we do?

Varied Not Random - March 26, 2024 18:00 - 26 minutes
- A VNR listener asked the question, what would Pat & Adrian be doing if CrossFit never existed? - Pat & Adrian answer this question with regard to physical fitness, as well as occupation.

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VNR #154 - "Cheating" on CrossFit with BodyBuilding

Varied Not Random - March 19, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes
- A recreational athlete has been doing CrossFit for 6 years & is considering dropping a couple of Crossfit sessions each week to add in some bodybuilding.  - They want to know if they would be “Cheating” on CrossFit by doing some globo gym isolation movements.  - Form, function & aesthetics are...

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VNR #154 - "Cheating" on CrossFit with BodyBuilding

Varied Not Random - March 19, 2024 16:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- A recreational athlete has been doing CrossFit for 6 years & is considering dropping a couple of Crossfit sessions each week to add in some bodybuilding.  - They want to know if they would be “Cheating” on CrossFit by doing some globo gym isolation movements.  - Form, function & aesthetics are...

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VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting

Varied Not Random - March 12, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 141 ratings
- Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder. - He is also very well versed in CrossFit. - Pat & ...

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VNR #153 - Chad Vaughn - 2x Olympian in Weightlifting

Varied Not Random - March 12, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour
- Chad Vaughn is a 2-Time Olympian, 9-Time Senior National Champion, 2003 Pan American Games Gold Medalist, 3-Time Pan American Games Team Member, 6-Time Pan American Team Member, 6-Time World Team Member & Former Senior American Record Holder. - He is also very well versed in CrossFit. - Pat & ...

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#132 - Yearning for the "beginner years" of our magickal practice

Witches Betwixt - March 10, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
)O( Witches Betwixt is a collective of queer witches & allies representing a wide variety of magickal practices and spiritual paths. On Sundays (2pm ET) we livestream a 60+ minute weekly episode on our YouTube channel in which we discuss various topics relevant to the experience of a queer witc...

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#131 - A strange figure at a 3-way crossroads

Witches Betwixt - March 10, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 4 ratings
)O( Witches Betwixt is a collective of queer witches & allies representing a wide variety of magickal practices and spiritual paths. On Sundays (2pm ET) we livestream a 60+ minute weekly episode on our YouTube channel in which we discuss various topics relevant to the experience of a queer witc...