Project Warman

On today's episode, I sit down with Athena Perez. Athena is the owner of Scaled Nation CrossFit, author of Lifting The Wait, a community advocate, and CrossFit DEI Council Member.

I met Athena recently at a Diesel Day Event at the Crooked Butterfly Ranch and watching her go through the 24-Hour event inspired me and, thus, I decided to invite her onto the show. We had an awesome conversation about so many interesting topics and I truly hope you get something out of this episode!

Thank you all for tuning in today and I hope you enjoy the show!

On today's episode, I sit down with Jason Welch. Jason is the long-time owner of CrossFit Cadre, a paramedic and CRNA, a family man, dope designer of custom Concept 2 Ergs, and a whole lot more!

Today, we talk about how he got into CrossFit, a CrossFit event that he started called The Winter Classic in Cleveland, Ohio, what it's like owning an affiliate for almost ten years and the challenges and struggles that come with that, the recent Big Fish Foundation Fundraiser, and MORE!

Thank you all for tuning in today and I hope you enjoy the show!

On today's episode, I sit down with Kassandra Hobart. Kassandra is a nutrition coach, former CrossFit Games competitor, and one of the best creators of positive and healthy habits that I know.

Today, we talk about her background and what got her into CrossFit and nutrition coaching, her road to making nutrition coaching a full-time job, and her latest nutrition/lifestyle project that she is working on called Ommyx.

We also talk about today's diet culture, what happens when "self-care" and "self-love" go too far, what you can do to set yourself up for a fulfilled and happy life, and MORE!

Thank you all for tuning in today and I hope you enjoy the show!

On this episode, Cronin and I talk about our second annual fundraiser coming up in August. This year, things will be a little bit different than the first time around.

First off, we will be doing the fundraiser to benefit the Big Fish Foundation started by Brian Chontosh to connect with veterans and help prevent veteran suicide. I attached a link below to their website if you'd like to learn more! Our fundraising goal is $25,000 this year so we will need all of the help and support that we can get!

Second, this year we will be doing a CrossFit Hero WOD every hour on the hour for 24 hours in pairs. We are hoping to get at least a few other pairs to join us for all 24 hours but we are also encouraging people to stop by whenever they can for however long they can stay. Whether that's for an hour, two hours, or twelve hours, come stop by! We appreciate the support!

Thank you all for listening and for supporting this show and fundraiser!

Introducing Project Warman.

A little different than what you're used to from me. Don't worry, Up Before You is a still thing(and I hear they have great coffee). But the name, "Up Before You" was limiting me in who and what I could talk about. The message simply wasn't where I wanted it to be.

Enter Project Warman. This name and idea encompasses everything that I'm about. How? Why you might ask? Because it's literally everything that I'm doing rolled into one. CrossFit, Coaching, Coffee, Writing, Personal Fitness, and Adventures in life all rolled into one podcast show.

Ultimately, this will widen the scope of topics and individuals that I will be able to talk to and about and thus, enhance the experience for you, the listener and fan.

Bottom line is we're back. And we're back better than ever. The only way to go from here is up. So buckle up and enjoy the journey.

One thing is for certain: Things will never be the same.

This week I have a conversation with myself about viewing life as an ongoing project. Always changing, evolving, and growing. I'm going through some big changes right now that are both frightening and exciting. Those are two very strong ways of describing how one feels about something, I know. On this episode, I dive into a book project I'm working on with a very close friend of mine, changes with Up Before You and the evolution of the brand, what we've built so far, and what it's going to look like going forward.

Like I said at the beginning, life is a journey and we're always changing, adapting, and growing.

Welcome to the future.

I recently took a little break from the podcasts to clear my head and to focus on some other projects.

Well, we're back with a fresh conversation I had a couple of weeks ago with Chris Cronin.

We talk about the 2021 CrossFit Open, the first-ever CrossFit QuarterFinal, Goals, The Future, Getting Better, Getting Fitter, and SO much more!

Enjoy and THANK YOU for listening!

I'm going back to the bread and butter for a little while, removing the clutter and the guests, and just getting back to me talking about stuff. What I'm going through at the time, topics that come to mind, and just some general thoughts. Super simple, yet, much needed right now.

I hope you guys enjoy these episodes and find them valuable!

Thank you for listening!!

On Episode 169 I sit down with Kelly Murphy aka "Murph". Murph joined the Marine Corps in 1990 at age 18. During his career, he deployed multiple times and served in a variety of units from aviation squadrons to infantry battalions. Murph retired from the Marine Corps in 2012 after 22 years on active duty. Upon retiring he served as a human resources manager for Lowe's corporation. Murph currently serves as the Director of the Military Recruiting and Community Outreach at UCM.

Murph was also featured on CBS's Tough AS Nails season 1 and WON the whole thing! And, on this episode, we dive into that whole experience and a whole lot of other things including the military, physical fitness, and MORE!

Everybody wants to win the day.

After all, everyone and their brother is telling you that's what you need to do every day on Instagram, right?

But who has the discipline to win this moment? And then the next, and the next, and the next until finally, they can honestly say that they won the day?

You don't win or lose the day when you wake up. You win or lose the day when the day is over. And how does that happen? By doing things you want to say no to and by not doing things that you want to say yes to.

Confused?

Me too.

Let's dive into it.