Chasing Excellence
Ben Bergeron & Patrick Cummings
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Benchmark: 10 Principles of Connecting
Chasing Excellence
08/16/22 โข 23 min
In this throwback episode, weโre revisiting our 10 principles of connecting with each other. Weโre talking about why small things are big things, gossip, listening sincerely, and leading with tough love.
Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Thereโs No Such Thing as a Bad Workout (2:00 #37)
Chasing Excellence
09/06/22 โข 21 min
Your questions are back in the spotlight this week! Weโre talking about how to design a non-competitive after-school program, why being clear is kind when running your gym, why CrossFit Games athletes donโt move perfectly, and more.
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Question About:
01:00 - Distinguishing between complaining and helping 03:00 - Responding to death in the family 06:10 - Dealing with grandparents and junk food 07:50 - Stretching right after a hard workout 09:30 - Getting strong with limited equipment and time 10:40 - Designing a non-competitive after-school program 12:50 - Blurring the line between moving fast and moving perfectly 15:10 - Coming back from a bad working 16:20 - Creating selection criteria for a sports team 17:50 - Distributing cubbies fairly in a CrossFit gym 20:00 - Having different prices for different members of a gym
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About Us:
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Building a Life of Focus
Chasing Excellence
05/31/22 โข 61 min
Weโre talking about the three levels of focus this week, diving into how to wrestle with the internal distractions that get in our way, what anxiety feels like and where it comes from, gaining traction, and more.
Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Be Aware of Where You Are (Michael Caz Rebroadcast)
Chasing Excellence
08/02/22 โข 62 min
Weโre sharing a conversation I had recently with Michael Caz. We dive into leadership, Unlocking Potential, simplicity, making moments matter, using pain as a gift, and so much more.
Find us on Social: Caz | Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Top 10 Takeaways from the 2022 CrossFit Games
Chasing Excellence
08/23/22 โข 43 min
Iโm giving my thoughts (good and bad) on the 2022 CrossFit Games. Weโre talking programming, whether Iโm excited about the future of the event, why the Capitol was such an amazing event, and much more.
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Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Eat Clean, Eat Light
Chasing Excellence
08/30/22 โข 49 min
Weโre talking through a simple, actionable nutritional framework this week. We discuss the spectrum of ultra processed to ultra clean, why being hungry sometimes isnโt a bad thing, and why awareness is so important.
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About Us:
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Cole Sager on Running From Our Comfort Zones
Chasing Excellence
12/21/21 โข 67 min
Multiple-times Games athlete Cole Sager joins us this week to talk about being a pro athlete, seeking solitude, being grateful, becoming a father, having curiosity, and a whole lot more.
Find us on Social: Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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Life Gives Us Exactly What We Need (2:00 Drill #35)
Chasing Excellence
05/24/22 โข 45 min
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Question About:
01:30 - Getting a spouse into CrossFit 05:50 - Knowing if itโs too late to be a competitive Games athlete 10:30 - Making the best of a sub-optimal job choice 16:00 - Incorporating spirituality into the think factor 23:20 - Earning trust as a coach 29:00 - Raising children to embrace challenges 34:20 - Learning how to move better in the gym 37:30 - Training athletes who donโt eat meat 41:50 - Thanking new members of your gym
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About Us:
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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What Weโre Reading #02
Chasing Excellence
07/26/22 โข 57 min
Patrick & I talk about the last five books weโve each read, some of our biggest takeaways, my experience with dyslexia, how to strengthen the habit of reading, and more.
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Books mentioned:
- Life Force by Tony Robbins
- Indistractible by Nir Eyal
- The Talent War by Sarraille & Randle
- The Inner Game of Tennis by Timothy Gallwey
- Insanely Simple by Ken Segall
- The Minimalist Entrepreneur by Sahil Lavingia
- Marketing Full Circle by Wayne Mullins
- Free Time by Jenny Blake
- Clockwork by Mike Michalowicz
- The Scout Mindset by Julia Galef
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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The Best Teacher is Example (MiFit Rebroadcast)
Chasing Excellence
09/13/22 โข 82 min
Weโre bringing you a conversation I had recently with DJ Hillier of the MiFit podcast. We dive into transformational coaching, how I got into the mental side of competition, balancing passion and obsession, and more.
Find us on Social: DJ | Ben | Patrick
๐๐ผ Ben Bergeron is a best-selling author, coach to 7 CrossFit Games champions, and founder of CompTrain.
๐๐ผ Patrick Cummings is a long-time CrossFitter, podcaster, and creator of Functional Branding.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chasing Excellence have?
Chasing Excellence currently has 395 episodes available.
What topics does Chasing Excellence cover?
The podcast is about Health & Fitness, Selfimprovement, Wellness, Fitness, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Chasing Excellence?
The episode title 'Benchmark: 10 Principles of Connecting' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chasing Excellence?
The average episode length on Chasing Excellence is 43 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chasing Excellence released?
Episodes of Chasing Excellence are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Chasing Excellence?
The first episode of Chasing Excellence was released on Oct 26, 2016.
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