The Krāv Show

JRuss and Chris welcome Erika Lopez, a seasoned skydiver and parachute packer. Erika shares her journey in skydiving, including her experiences with canopy safety, a life-altering accident, and her subsequent healing journey. Additionally, Erika discusses her work in psychedelic integration coaching, focusing on supporting individuals through their healing journeys, particularly veterans.

The conversation delves into the significance of proper nutrition and hydration for optimal performance, mental clarity, and injury prevention in sports. They also explore the body's physiological responses during free fall and the critical role of water as a nutrient. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the intricacies of nutrition, emphasizing the importance of listening to one's body, understanding the role of carbohydrates and proteins, and recognizing the individuality of dietary needs. They discuss the significance of anti-inflammatory foods, the balance between enjoying food and maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and the cultural influences on diet.

We discuss the different “stages” of skydiving progression and give some suggestions on specific skills to focus on during those stages and why that is beneficial.

In this episode of The Krāv Show, JRuss introduces his pet bird, Chicken Hawk, and Chris tells an embarrassing story from Summerfest. They discuss the Skydiving Hall of Fame, stem cell treatments and engage in a thoughtful conversation about voting and the USPA elections.

Skydiving legend Cheryl Stearns shares her incredible journey through over 52 years in the sport. With more than 22,000 jumps and numerous championships, Cheryl discusses her experiences, the evolution of skydiving techniques, and the importance of safety and respect in the sport. She reflects on her groundbreaking role as the first woman on the Army Parachute Team and offers valuable insights for new jumpers. The conversation also touches on the future of skydiving, the significance of accuracy competitions, and the upcoming Hall of Fame museum project.

We talk with Joey Baker and Laura Galdamez about their personal experiences with hypoxia, research findings, and the implications for skydiving safety.

The challenges of starting a family while skydiving, IVF and fertility treatments, what makes a good teammate, defeating Arizona Airspeed, U.S. Nationals, camera busts and jump-offs

College experiences, quantum physics, winning the lottery, the value of work, how to get on a world record jump, exit separation and Skyvan exit tips from Tommy

The evolution of boogies, behind the scenes of Summerfest, Rook’s first jump when he was 4 years old, lessons learned from competitive skydiving and JRuss “axing” people from record setting jumps

Chris, J Russ, and Lindsay Fener discuss their experiences at Summerfest and the friendships they made. Lindsay shares her journey from being selective about who she jumps with to becoming more open and trusting in the sky. They also touch on the challenge of saying no to jumps and the importance of setting boundaries. Lindsay expresses her desire to promote mixed formation skydiving and inspire others to continue progressing in the sport. We also debate the use of the word ninja, the dangers of dust devils, and the process of being sponsored by a company. We touch on the criteria for sponsorship and the importance of creating value for the companies involved. Chris also highlights the significance of personal character and how it influences companies' decisions to sponsor athletes. The conversation delves into their training methods, including planning jumps, engineering formations, and analyzing videos. They express the joy and benefits of training with the same people consistently.