Coach David Syvertsen welcomes Bob Wallum, the eighth-ranked 35-39-year-old athlete in the world, fresh off the CrossFit Games in Columbus, Ohio. The conversation explores Wallum's journey from Bison coach to elite CrossFit Games competitor, diving into his competition experience, training philosophy, and mindset.

• Competing alongside CrossFit legends like Scott Panchik and Sam Dancer
• The experience of coming back from early events that weren't his strengths
• Managing physical and mental fatigue six weeks before competition
• Why strength is "the price of admission" for competitive CrossFit
• Finding balance between pushing limits and preventing injury
• Building muscle as the most important factor for long-term health and performance
• Simple approach to supplements: creatine, electrolytes, and pre-workout
• Balancing family life and coaching with high-level competition
• Post-competition mindset and avoiding the rush to compete again too soon
• Plans to address injuries before preparing for next year's Open

Stay tuned for information about Bob's strength-focused programming through Next Level, designed to help athletes of all levels develop the foundation they need for CrossFit success.