Strength is always a hot topic regarding CrossFit competitions. But when should athletes consider adding in additional strength work, gaining weight, or getting specific strength programming? Kenzie and I talk through our personal experiences with this as well as our approach at CrossFit Park City.

This week I talk with Bill Grundler. Listen in on a completely biased conversation from 2 wrestlers. Which is tougher, wrestling or CrossFit? How did Bill handle the “missed” lift on the clean and jerk this year causing him to miss out on winning one of the masters divisions at last years CrossFit Games, and […]

This week Kenzie and I talk through what we learned not to do and what to do as an affiliate that is trying to help as many people participate in the Open as possible. Hear insight on our schedule and how we run things at CrossFit Park City, a solid template that we use for […]

This week I talk with Ben Smith. Learn about his background in sports, where we first met, and his mental approach to the Games. I also appreciate Ben’s outlook on how to program for his gym vs. elite competitors. The principle isn’t all that different but it is the degree that differs.

This week Kenzie and I talk about our first exposure to CrossFit, how things have evolved, and the importance of being reminded of why it may be intimidating for new members to walk into your box.

This week we talk with Adrian Conway.  He was on the winning affiliate team with Ute CrossFit 2 years in a row and was an individual at the 2015 CrossFit Games.  We talk about perceptions of some athletes looking to go to the Games, what training looks like for some of the high level competitors […]

This week we talk with 2 times Individual CrossFit Games Qualifier Rory Zambard. We learn that life is more than competing and for many of us making the transition out of competition there is life on the other side. Rory walks us through her journey, what she is doing now with CrossFit Poipu and The […]

This week we are welcoming a new host to the Icon Athlete Podcast! Kenzie has been a trainer at CrossFit Park City since 2011, was a previous competitive snowboarder, and recently had a baby. This week we talk about training before, during, and after pregnancy. The pros and cons as well as some helpful tips […]

This week I talk with Brett Bousquet, a local Physical Therapist. Brett recently moved to Park City and has been doing CrossFit for roughly 4 years. We talk about the stereotypes of CrossFit in the PT world, the value of pre-hab programs, and if CrossFit can be utilized as some form of physical therapy.

In a previous podcast we spoke with Kary regarding some nutrition topics. She also has her masters in sports psychology and we address some of the mental pieces that athletes and gym members may deal with on a daily basis.