This week, I decided to put Coach Dave Ulmer on the hot seat.

Over the last few months, members keep asking me: “How does Dave do that?”

Running speed + agility cones like a cat at 43 years old and 200+ lbs… pulling mid-500s on deadlift… moving like an athlete who never left their prime.

So instead of guessing, we hit record.

In this episode, we unpack Dave’s full journey:Growing up building a wide athletic base through football, basketball, and lacrosse

4 years of structured strength & conditioning in high school

4 years of D1A football at Bucknell University

5 years of competitive CrossFit in the Regionals era, battling alongside guys like Dan Bailey, Rich Froning, and Graham Holmberg

Now?

Dave blends all of that experience together—while still experimenting, learning, and evolving. You’ll hear him talk about:

• What you see in class every day (and why)

• How his artistic brain shapes our Power Hour programming

• His approach to staying well-rounded, athletic, and strong into his 40s

• And how decades of consistency quietly compound into elite fitness

If you’ve ever wondered what’s behind Dave’s movement, strength, and coaching style—this one’s for you.

🎧 Episode 176 is live now.Listen. Learn. Then come train.

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This week we’re sitting down with Miyako Shields, 2025 Hot For The Holidays World Champion.We talk about her 3–4 year journey with us, how making strength a priority helped her transform her body, and what it really looks like to buy into a gym community — training hard, jumping into competitions, building friendships, and showing up to the socials.Miyako is the definition of a model member, and this conversation is full of insight, laughs, and real takeaways.Episode 174 is live now — don’t miss it.#CrossFitGrandview #MemberSpotlight #PodcastLife #StrengthPays #CommunityFirst #HotForTheHolidays #ColumbusCrossFit #Consistency

This week we sit down with one of our youngest members, 18-year-old Ingrid Bidell — a freshman at OSU who’s found her stride in CrossFit after transitioning out of high school sports. We talk about building a life outside the classroom, how training has given her a new competitive outlet, and the role wearables like Whoop play in understanding recovery and performance. Ingrid also shares how working with Kate has helped her step outside her comfort zone, set meaningful goals, and build confidence heading into the CrossFit Open, Summer Shred, and even HYROX in 2026. This is a great listen for any young athlete learning how to channel their drive beyond traditional sports.

This week, Kate and I are coming to you from vacation for a laid-back but meaningful episode. Quick heads up on the audio—we tested out a new mic and a noise-canceling feature that gave things a bit of an echo/robotic feel. Still learning the A/V side of the game, so appreciate the grace there.

In this episode we dive into positive thinking, gratitude, and what it looks like to stay active while traveling. We talk travel workout “secrets,” finding the right balance between training, food, and a few drinks, and how to create your own ideal mix of movement, rest, and enjoyment—without guilt.

A little less polished, a little more real. Tune in.

This week we’re joined by longtime CrossFit Grandview member Vince Terek, with us since 2016 and a CrossFit L-1 coach and athlete since 2009.

Vince shares what it looks like to evolve as an athlete over the years—from training hard in his 20s as a single guy to balancing fitness in his 40s with a career, travel, and life as a dad of three. Longevity, perspective, and showing up consistently through every season of life.

If you’re navigating how to train well while balancing real life, this one hits home.

This week we’re joined by longtime member Andy Eggert, who’s been part of CrossFit Grandview since 2013. As a videographer, Andy helped define an era of this gym—creating videos that were truly ahead of their time and raised the standard for CrossFit affiliates everywhere. Those early projects played a huge role in the momentum that helped CrossFit Grandview grow into what it is today.The heart of this episode, though, is Andy’s story from February 2025. A life-altering stroke. Weeks in the hospital. Months of rehab. And a long road back.Andy is now back at work, back in the gym, and shares how perspective, gratitude, and a relentless positive outlook carried him through the biggest challenge of his life. This one hits deep.

This week we welcomed on Drew Jack, a CrossFit Grandview member since 2013 and one of the most consistently high-performing athletes in our gym. Year after year, Drew keeps showing up, building strength, sharpening skills, and finding his way near the top of the leaderboard—without ever chasing shortcuts.

We dive into Drew’s fitness journey starting with gymnastics, moving into cheer, and eventually finding CrossFit with us in his 20s. Now approaching 40, Drew shares how he maintains a high level of performance while balancing life as a busy attorney, husband, and dad.

Longevity. Consistency. Smart training. This episode is packed with perspective for anyone looking to train hard for the long haul.

The holidays don’t have to derail your fitness. This week, Kate and I sit down to talk about how to hold it all together during the busiest time of year — without guilt, extremes, or starting over in January.

Then we zoom out and look ahead to what’s coming in 2026: • Early thoughts on the CrossFit Open • Our new HYROX affiliation for Grandview Barbell • How we’ll be integrating HYROX-style training into the gym while still doing CrossFit the right way

Big picture planning, honest conversations, and a lot of clarity on where we’re headed next.

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we’re sitting down with Abby Moser — and her story is a perfect example of trusting the process.

A year ago Abby started with Kate through Body Biz. From there, the plan evolved into Grandview Barbell and Power Hour — her first real exposure to barbell training and structured strength work.

The result?
More muscle. More strength. A visible body transformation. And a mindset shift that carries far beyond the gym.

And because this place is bigger than training alone, Abby also stepped up to organize our Alicia’s Closet Toy Drive, helping make Christmas happen for around 50 kids in our community.

Training builds strength. Community builds impact.

This week we sit down with longtime CFGV member Saundra Watson, who’s been part of our community since 2013. Over the years, Saundra has trained in our CrossFit classes and spent time in personal training, using targeted strength work to support her passion for running and marathon racing.

After a serious fall at home that resulted in an unhappy triad knee injury (ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus) — including 6 weeks of non-weight bearing — Saundra didn’t just return to training… she came back strong. Since then, she’s completed multiple marathons and is actively pursuing the Abbott World Marathon Majors, with Tokyo, Boston, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City all on the list.

This episode is a powerful reminder of what long-term coaching, smart strength training, and resilience can do — at any stage of life.