Episode 002 - Rory McKernan

09/27/19 • 24 min

Michael and Marcus talk to Rory McKernan, CrossFit OG and author, about the early days of CrossFit and how his world has been evolving in some amazing ways this year.

(3:51) Rory’s journey with CrossFit.

(8:47) Joining the CrossFit team.

(12:18) 2008 Crossfit Games.

(13:13) Globality of NOBULL and CrossFit.

(18:35) Planning for the new season.

(20:59) Making failure a teachable moment with Katrin.

Michael and Marcus talk to Rory McKernan, CrossFit OG and author, about the early days of CrossFit and how his world has been evolving in some amazing ways this year.

(3:51) Rory’s journey with CrossFit.

(8:47) Joining the CrossFit team.

(12:18) 2008 Crossfit Games.

(13:13) Globality of NOBULL and CrossFit.

(18:35) Planning for the new season.

(20:59) Making failure a teachable moment with Katrin.

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Episode 001 - Ben Bergeron

Michael and Marcus talk to Ben Bergeron, owner of CrossFit New England and coach to some of the world's top athletes, about the early days of NOBULL, entrepreneurship and his work with elite CrossFit athletes Katrin Davidsdottir and Brooke Wells.

(1:27) Getting started.

(4:12) Long term growth.

(8:24) Brooke Wells and Katrin Davidsdottir.

(14:24) Physical and mental training.

(22:08) Personal evolution.

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Episode 003 - Chris Hoppe

Michael and Marcus talk with Chris Hoppe from The Phoenix. The Phoenix is a sober active community that provides free community activities for people who are in recovery for substance use disorder. Chris talks about addiction, long-term recovery and the amazing work The Phoenix chapters are doing around the country.

(0:44) Introduction of The Phoenix and Chris Hoppe.

(4:17) The Phoenix chapters.

(6:00) Finding a substitute for addiction.

(7:37) No excuses.

(9:20) Impact of community support in longtime recovery.

(16:28) Connecting with The Phoenix (www.thephoenix.org).

(17:39) How to help the Phoenix’s mission.