What does it take to stay competitive as you get older while also building a life outside the gym?

Khan Porter joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about the evolution of training, identity, and mental performance after years at the top of the sport.

This conversation covers both the physical AND psychological sides of longevity.

If you want to compete for a long time without losing yourself in the process, this episode is packed with perspective.

In this Brute Strength episode, we sit down with Brute Hyrox athlete Fabian Johnson to break down the biggest conditioning mistakes CrossFitters make when transitioning into Hyrox-style racing.

A lot of athletes think they just need more intensity, but intensity without an aerobic base only gets you so far.

We cover:

• Why Zone 2 training matters• How to build endurance without losing strength• Running volume for strength athletes• Structuring training with limited time• Avoiding injury when adding running• The difference between treadmill and outdoor running• Why pacing and heart rate control matter

If you want to perform better, deeper into workouts, and stop blowing up late, this conversation will change how you train.

Not sure which program you should be following?

In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, we break down every option in the Brute ecosystem so you can stop guessing and start training with intent.

Coaches Matt and Jaden explain exactly who each track is for, how much time it actually takes, and why choosing the right program matters more than selecting the hardest one.

This episode is a go-to resource if you are preparing for the Open, Quarterfinals, or want a program that fits your life and training goals.

Dallin Pepper has been part of Brute since he was a teenager and is now a multiple-time CrossFit Games athlete.

In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Dallin breaks down what it actually takes to build a career in CrossFit. Not just making the Games, but staying there.

We talk about:• Growing up in CrossFit and competing as a teen• Joining Brute and training in high-intensity camp environments• Training solo in a garage gym and why it works for him• How competition volume impacts recovery and longevity• Balancing marriage, life, and elite training• Thinking long term in a sport that keeps getting faster

This episode is for athletes who want to train smarter, compete longer, and understand what life at the top really looks like beyond the leaderboard.

CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time.

In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in CrossFit, what it was like negotiating deals when there was no precedent, and why protecting athletes mattered more than chasing short-term financial gain.

Matt shares stories from the early days with Games athletes, how brands and athletes learned to grow together, and why CrossFit is one of the few sports where men and women truly compete on equal footing commercially and competitively.

If you train, compete, coach, or care about the future of CrossFit, this episode is a must-listen.

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CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time.

In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in CrossFit, what it was like negotiating deals when there was no precedent, and why protecting athletes mattered more than chasing short-term financial gain.

Matt shares stories from the early days with Games athletes, how brands and athletes learned to grow together, and why CrossFit is one of the few sports where men and women truly compete on equal footing commercially and competitively.

If you train, compete, coach, or care about the future of CrossFit, this episode is a must-listen.

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CrossFit sponsorships didn’t come from a rulebook. They were built in real time.

In this episode, Matt O’Keefe breaks down how athlete management began in CrossFit, what it was like negotiating deals when there was no precedent, and why protecting athletes mattered more than chasing short-term financial gain.

Matt shares stories from the early days with Games athletes, how brands and athletes learned to grow together, and why CrossFit is one of the few sports where men and women truly compete on equal footing commercially and competitively.

If you train, compete, coach, or care about the future of CrossFit, this episode is a must-listen.

Subscribe for more conversations on training, performance, and the people shaping the sport.

Strength used to win CrossFit.
Now it just keeps you from losing.

In this episode of the Brute Strength Podcast, coaches break down what actually separates athletes today, from quarterfinals all the way to the Games.

If you are a competitor, coach, or someone who actually cares about performance, this episode will make you rethink how you train.

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Brent Fikowski joins the Brute Training Podcast to talk about what it really takes to keep up with modern CrossFit. The caliber is higher, the tests are different, and “good enough” on the machines and running is not good enough anymore.

If you want to train smarter, move cleaner, and compete better, this one is worth the full listen.

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What actually wins CrossFit competitions?In this live podcast from Denmark at WFP, the Brute coaching team breaks down the real process behind winning. We talk athlete trust, tapering, warm-ups, managing competition stress, and why more work is usually the wrong answer.From Games-level athletes to Open and Quarterfinal athletes, the same principles apply. Calm beats chaos. Process beats panic. Coaching matters.If you have ever questioned your training the week before a competition, this episode will change how you think about preparation.Train with intent.Trust the process.See you on the competition floor.👉 Subscribe for more coaching conversations like thisWhich Program Is Best For You: https://www.brutestrengthtraining.com/quiz/_______________________________________________________________Follow us on Social MediaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brute.strengthFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brUTE-Strength-1527828040783218/Twitter: https://twitter.com/brutestrength_