In this episode of the Bolder Athlete Podcast, host Josh Boonstra sits down with special guest, Zach Gibbon, a prominent figure in the CrossFit community and owner of CrossFit Mount Pleasant. They discuss Zach's journey from opening his first gym in New Jersey, navigating gym ownership during COVID, and relocating to South Carolina to reestablish his community. The conversation delves into Zach's impressive achievements in the CrossFit space, his 2025 CrossFit Games performance, his 4 consecutive wins at Fittest of the Coast and Zach's performance in the current FOTC qualifier. Zach also shares his strategy behind why he competes so frequently and how that helps his focus and motivation throughout the season. Chapters: 🎙️ Introduction and Background🏋️ Journey to CrossFit Ownership🤝 Community Building and Member Engagement🏆 Fittest of the Coast Competition, Evolution, & Qualifier🧠 Navigating Motivation and Mindset