Scottie Gillenwater has run hundreds of Obstacle Course Races over the last 4 years.  He competes in the "Elite" and "Age Group" divisions at Spartan, Conquer the Gauntlet, and Savage Races all over the country.  In 2020, right before the Covid-19 outbreak, he qualified to go to the OCR World Championships in Greece.   He shares his love of the OCR culture, his mindset before a race and how to run your best race. 

Scottie's Post at one year sober: Decided to post this on a #medalmonday....I've discussed this photo already, but figured I'd do it here. This photo means a lot to me in so many ways. I have looked at this everyday since I took it and cant believe I've been running OCR for barely 9 months, hit that podium in 6 months, and I've podiumed in my last 4 out of 5 races. Everyone of those medals represents another goal I achieved in finishing that race. It also is a symbol of how hard I've work on myself to stay off Alcohol....its been 13 months since I stopped drinking. I believe OCR has helped me with that like no other factor other then myself. I dont drink, cuz I have to train....I dont party late Friday and Saturday anymore as I usually have a race the next day. This has helped me in so many other factors in my life..work, relationships, and just overall mental health. Obstacle course racing has given me goals and things to strive for. I'm very happy I found this sport, and so glad the community has embraced me like it has. OCR has opened so many doors for me and I am forever grateful @mudrunguide @spartan @bonefrog_ @savagerace@thunderdash_5k_mudrun @terrainrace thank you for all you do

[01:45 Scottie explains what is Obstacle Course Racing?

[04:00] summary of differences between family oriented beginner races vs. Elite course

[07:30] The unique culture of obstacle course racing.

09:30]  Scottie’s “I run my race” mindset 

[11:20] Explanation of the Elite divisions of OCR. 

[12:50] Explaining the Bucket of Failure at the Savage Race

18:05] BoneFrog Elite race honoring fallen Navy Seals Soldiers 

[21:30] Why Scottie got into Obstacle Course Racing

[30:01] Story of the guy who gets stuck of an obstacle

[36:04] What’s next for Scottie in 2022? 

[41:05] Scottie’s perspective on the journey he’s been on and his purpose.

[43:00] Scottie talks mindset on the day of the race and his competitive edge.

[44:30] “Keep your pace, keep your race”

[46:30] What he learned from the failure he had at an OCR in Georgia.

[51:12] Recommendations to listeners who might want to try OCR - Do Pull Ups!

[53:40] Outro and Mantra Labs sponsor - a great stocking stuffer. 

Connect with Scottie:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottie_g413

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Mark Zupan's mental toughness and a competitive drive to be his best self helped his overcome a broken neck and end up being the best quad rugby player in the world in 2008.   Grit is the word that best defines the journey of Mark Zupan.  An eighteen year old collegiate soccer player who played hard and partied harder got throw from a truck and ended up waking up in a ditch  hanging on to his life by a branch.    His paralyzing neck injury forced him to start his life over and literally learn everything over again:  how to eat, pee, and get around in a chair.  He recounts how he  was surrounded by great friends, loving parents  who helped him overcome the rehabilitation process.  And it was his mental toughness  kept him fighting for the opportunity to get his life back.  And then he found Quad-Rugby.   His world changed when he had a competitive outlet for his will to be his best.  Mark's live is all about pushing the limits and in doing so, he led the USA Men's Quad-Rugby team to win a bronze medal in 2004 and Gold in 2008 in Beijing, China. 

About Mark Zupan:
After his accident, Zupan graduated from Georgia Tech, became a two-time quad rugby national champion, the 2004 quad rugby player of the year. He was a member of the bronze medal-winning U.S. team at the 2004 Paralympic Games  and the gold medal-winning team at the 2008 Games. He is a resident of Dripping Springs, TX.

When asked if he would "turn back the clock on that day", Zupan answered "No, I don't think so. My injury has led me to opportunities and experiences and friendships I would never have had before. And it has taught me about myself. In some ways, it's the best thing that ever happened to me."

After a soccer game on October 14, 1993, Zupan got drunk with teammates at a bar and then crawled into the back of friend Chris Igoe's truck to sleep. Some time later Igoe left the bar unaware that Zupan was asleep in the back. Driving drunk, Igoe spun out and Zupan was thrown from the pickup bed, over a fence, and into a canal, where he held onto a branch for 14 hours until being discovered by a passerby.[1] He went into hypothermia and became paralyzed as a result of the accident. Zupan has incomplete quadriplegia and is able to walk for short distances with crutches.[2]

He was also in the movie Jackass II in a skit called "Lake Jump", where his wheelchair was rigged up with carbon monoxide tanks and pushed off a ramp by Chris Pontius.  Before taking off, the tanks triggered, launching him off of the ramp and into the lake.

 About Murderball: 

Murderball is a 2005 American documentary film about athletes who are physically disabled who play wheelchair rugby.  It centers on the rivalry between the Canadian and U.S Teams leading up to the 2004 Paralympic Games.

Links:
(Mark is not on Social Media)

Murderball Trailer: https://youtu.be/AmvXbrrOAkU
Mark's Book "Gimp" https://bit.ly/30PsqX0

Connect with Barton!
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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Andrew Samonsky explains how he became a leading man on broadway.  His struggles with substance abuse in high school and college led him to go to rehab.  While there, his voice teacher sent him a letter that would change his life forever.  The main focus of their discussion is around the parallels with developing his physical singing voice and his authentic. "artistic voice".   His perspective can be helpful to any aspiring actor and singer hoping to one day make in in show business.
After getting an ensemble role in Broadway's revival of South Pacific, he got a call that the leading man got sick and it was time for Andrew to seize the moment and play the lead role of Lt. Cable. 

Andrew Samonsky most recently appeared on the First National Tour of Come From Away as Kevin T.  Prior to that he played Tadeusz Lempicki in the world premiere of Lempicka at Williamstown Theater Festival.  He has appeared on Broadway as Neville Landless in The Mystery of Edwin Drood, Kenneth Ormisten in Scandalous, and Lt. Cable in the Tony award winning revival of South Pacific, where he was also seen in the Live From Lincoln Center PBS broadcast.  He played Robert Kincaid in the national tour of The Bridges of Madison County. Andrew was nominated for a Drama Desk award for his portrayal of Frank Russell in the Off-Broadway production of Michael John LaChuisa's Queen of the Mist and appeared in the New York City Center Encores! productions of Fiorello! and Merrily We Roll Along.  He has originated roles in The Hunchback of Notre Dame (Captain Phoebus, Paper Mill Playhouse and La Jolla Playhouse, American premiere). Benny & Joon (Benny, Old Globe Theater), Somewhere in Time (Richard, Portland Center Stage), Tales of the City (Beauchamp, ACT), Little Miss Sunshine (Joshua, La Jolla Playhouse), and Disney's On the Record (Nick, First National Tour). Cast recordings include The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Queen of the Mist, Scandalous, On the Record, and Merrily We Roll Along. He's been a soloist with symphonies across the country, including the New York Philharmonic and Boston Pops. His TV and film credits include Madame Secretary, Elementary.

[02:10] - Andrew discusses how a letter he received from his voice teacher changed the course of his life.

[10:00] - Studying Classical Voice at Cal State University at Northridge and why he shifted focus to Theatre.

[15:55] - How his voice teacher at UC Irvine helped him find his high notes and changed his voice.

[22:30] - Clip of Andrew singing duet from Bridges of Madison County

[23:24] - Andrew talks about being in New York City and working with Craig Cornelius on truthful acting for singers. 

[30:25]- Andrew discusses his first Broadway show and how he embraced the moment and stepped into the lead role of Lt. Cable in "Previews".

[39:30] - The magic of doing the work and letting go of the result and letting the instincts and authenticity show up. 

Connect with Andrew!
Andrew on Instagram: @asamonsky
Youtube Video of Andrew singing Man of La Mancha: https://youtu.be/pB1XhZ

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Top strength and conditioning coach Phil Daru explains the mindset of an mixed martial arts (MMA)  fighter,  details around training  Dustin Poirier and other top UFC athletes, and much more.  In this episode, Phil talks about his days as a professional MMA fighter, how he works with athletes to make sure they are in top condition for performing at the highest level, and even how Phil as a public figure uses shadowboxing as a way to get into a flow state before speeches.  Barton and Phil even discuss how he works with taller athletes. 

Phil Daru is a world renowned strength and conditioning coach and is the founder of Daru Strong, a brand dedicated to helping one’s performance, life, longevity, personal growth, and becoming the best versions of themselves. Phil also owns and operates the Daru Strong Performance Center in Boca Raton, Florida. Phil has worked with some of the most elite athletes and fighters in the world such as: Joanna Jedrzejczyk, Dustin Poirier, Jr. Dos Santos, King Mo Lawal, Tecia Torres, Colby Covington and over 80 Pro fighters each week. Phil’s resume also includes World renowned celebrities, NFL players, World Champion Boxers, UFC fighters and Olympic athletes. For over 10 years, Phil has been training the top athletes because of his ability to improve performance such as power, strength, speed, agility, mobility, and endurance.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:58]  How to get punched in the face and not let is derail your game plan in a fight and in life.

[08:47]  Phil talks about his professional MMA fighting career

[13:29]  Mantra Labs advertisement

[14:35] How his concussion while sparing forced Phil to choose between his fighting career and his longterm health. 

[17:48] Importance of not having "yes men" around you at work or as an athlete.

[19:00] Working with Dustin Poirier and the positive impact of his loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov.

[27:47] When Phil Learned that shadowboxing before presentations helps him body and mind achieve a "flow-state" where we can communicate with much more clarity. 

[34:12]  Phil discusses Mobility vs. flexibility and how important strengthening muscles at their end range of mobility is crucial for injury prevention in fighting and sport in general. 

[41:30] Phil's perspective on training tall athletes and what to look for with their balance, core strength, mobility, etc.  

[45:47]  Phil's thoughts on being a father and his role in leading his kids. 

[51:05] Phil discusses Daru Strong Coaches Conference and how people can engage with him on Instagram, YouTube, or his podcast The Daru Strong Podcast. 

Resources:

Phil's Instagram; @darustrong

Phil's website: https://darustrong.com/

Phil's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/PhilDaruStrong

Ghost Strong Equipment: https://ghoststrong.com

Vivo Barefoot Shoes: https://www.vivobarefoot.com/
For a discount, Use: "darustrong"

More about Mantra Labs:

Mantra Labs Webs

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Barton speaks on how to create lasting habits, surrounding yourself with positive, high-performing people who can help you level up, and his thoughts on the  first 12 months of the Mindset Forge Podcast.  27 episodes in, Barton also talks about the future of the podcast and challenges the listener to implement ONE new habit the right way.

Backstory about Barton:
Barton lives in Austin, TX with his wife Valerie and their 7 year old son, Jack.  Barton's been a personal trainer for 13  years.  Barton and his family love outdoor hikes, traveling, and living a healthy lifestyle.  His background in the arts, sports, and working in Africa all inform his unique perspective.  

Barton hung up his basketball shoes after high school and decided to pursue music; specifically vocal performance.  He never sang at Davis High School, but when he arrived in San Diego, CA for college, he went for it! Barton sang in operas like "Marriage of Figaro" and "La Boheme," took acting classes, and performed a solo concert to receive his BA in Music.  Before graduation,  he spent a year in Aix-en-Provence studying French and traveling Europe and North Africa.  Barton's two trips to Morocco instilled in him a curiosity and profound respect for the diverse cultures of  West Africa.  Once back in the US, he applied for the Peace Corps so he could travel back to Africa and immerse himself in the culture and learn about their way of life.  Barton spent two years in Diadjibine, a small village of 2,500 people in Southern Mauritania, West Africa.  As a Peace Corp volunteer, he taught English, helped build water pumps, and started a solar-powered computer center.   The time in Mauritania shaped Barton's mindset on the importance of community, teamwork, leadership, and supporting hard-working people who don't have the resources Americans have at their fingertips.  

After Peace Corps, Barton moved to New York City to pursue singing and acting.  He was accepted into the Maggie Flanigan Studio and spent two years studying Meisner technique and writing a one man show about what he learned as a Peace Corps in West Africa.  His show opened up new doors for him and he performed it around the country.  On one of his trips, he traveled to Austin, TX where he met Valerie.   Barton moved to Austin after graduating from the Acting Studio and four months later, they were married.  

When Barton moved to  Austin in 2007, he became a personal trainer.  concurrently, Barton created  a voluntourism company taking people to East and West Africa to do volunteer work and enjoying Safaris.   He was introduced to Camp Gladiator in 2012 and his love for performing and passion for fitness made Camp Gladiator a perfect fit.  He sold his tour company and went all in to his new role with Camp Gladiator.  

The Mindset Forge Podcast is Barton's  newest passion. Barton hopes the podcast will  help  people  find the tools and inspiration to go after the things in life that matter most to them.  He deliberately chooses guests from a variety of athletic and artistic backgrounds to help listeners gain multiple perspective of how they show up big for performance and how we can too.  

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Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Sarah "Sparks" Malone discusses training people to be the best versions of themselves and  how she helps people move past fear to find purpose, drive, and energy to live their best, healthiest life. She also tells her method of using her struggles as kindling to her mission and passion – to get people to love fitness.

Tailored Program

Everyone is different. There is no cookie-cutter program when it comes to fitness, so it differs for each. As a coach, Sarah’s job is to make sure that the program her clients are following is only enough for them. Her goal is to make people fall in love with fitness. The rationale behind this is that when people implement fitness in their daily lives, they discover so much about themselves and become more of who they are created to be. Sarah explains that fitness goes beyond the physical aspect; it is also a science of associating positive emotions with what they do. Having the right program makes or breaks a person’s outlook towards fitness. If they are given something more than they can handle, they tend to look at fitness in a bad light. This ultimately does not reach the goal of having people fall in love with fitness. Longevity is also important too. The purpose of fitness, after all, is to live the highest quality of life as long as possible.

About Sarah Sparks Malone:

Sarah Malone is a NASM certified personal trainer, nutrition coach & group instructor who goes beyond fitness techniques and dives into the important mindset and emotional patterns that drive us to either succeed or fail in our health & fitness pursuits.

She has developed her training and nutrition methods from the National Academy of Sports Medicine and uses the processes taught by Tony Robbins, Ed Mylett, Brendan Burchard, and many more to dive into the core of what creates the habits and patterns in our life.

Outline of the Episode:

[01:25] Why mindset, fitness, and lifestyle need to connect

[05:42] The journey to achieve overall wellness and a good mindset

[10:53] Mantra Labs advertisement

[12:00] The lack of rhyme or reason to a progressive overload training

[16:21] Goals as an athlete to have a better understanding as a coach

[17:57] Deep dive into Sarah’s sets and reps

[20:11] A representation of powerful women in a magazine cover photoshoot

[25:18] Sarah’s inspirational message to women

[26:46] What a coach needs to make people realize their true power

[28:26] Why morning workouts matter, from a fitness coach perspective

[31:57] Projected impacts to others in the future as an athlete, a trainer, and an entrepreneur

[35:50] How to create a vision board for momentum

[38:02] Sarah’s target achievement in fitness

[41:58] Recommendations to keep going and get back momentum

Resources:

Sarah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarah_sparkfitness/

Sarah’s Links: https://linktr.ee/sarah_fitnesscoach

More about Mantra Labs:

Mantra Labs Website: https://gomantralabs.com/

25% Discount Code: MINDSETFORGE

Connect with Barton!

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
https://calendly.com/bartbryan/conciergecoachingcall

My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

IFBB Pro Bikini Bodybuilder Rosada Plummer explains how clearing distractions and negativity helps her stay focused when prepping for a bodybuilding show. In this episode, Rosada shares how she became a bodybuilder, her struggles, and how she prepares mentally and physically for big competitions. She also breaks down her best practices to be more successful, focused, and a one's best.

Stick to the Routine

Bodybuilding takes discipline and focus on maintaining physique. Rosada competes in the bikini division, and it is all about symmetry; the shape of the body matters. The muscle tone should be defined, and in this division, they do certain poses: front, side, and back. These poses are where the symmetry is zoned in, and the muscle mass up top needs to be symmetrical to the muscle mass at the bottom. As for most physical competitions, participants are categorized according to age, height, and weight. To maintain her physique, Rosada sticks to her routine. Diet is an essential element in bodybuilding, so she spends time and energy in the kitchen preparing her meals as much as she spends time training in the gym. She says that balance plays a significant role in her day-to-day routine. Rosada is strict in counting her calorie intake to keep her weight at a level needed for her competition. Cardio training also depends on her physique, so she has to make adjustments from time to time. It takes commitment to become a bodybuilder. Rosada is one of the many who are more than just the muscle.

About Rosada Santiago-Plummer:

Rosada Santiago-Plummer is an IFBB professional bodybuilder in the bikini division.  She's 36 years old, married and a mother of two amazing children. Besides bodybuilding she is a Life-coach and group fitness trainer.  She has a background as a  medical assistant  with Associates Degree in Psychology.  Rosada grew up in Southern California and is a devoted Christian.  

Outline of the Episode:

[02:27] Overview on bodybuilding and its different categories and divisions

[05:00] What the bikini division in bodybuilding is all about

[07:46] An IFBB Pro’s lifestyle habits to compete in such events

[10:12] How to not fall into the rabbit hole of negativity

[13:03] Challenges along the way growing up in Escondido, California

[19:03] Married life and raising a family in San Antonio

[19:55] When fitness came into Rosada’s life and transitioned to bodybuilding

[21:48] Rosada’s first experience as a novice in a bodybuilding show

[26:14] How to conjure confidence upon walking up the stage

[28:42] Walkthrough of the final moment to convince the judges

[30:25] Rosada’s winning moment as overall master bikini champion

[33:17] How Rosada manages being a bodybuilder, a wife, and a mother simultaneously

[36:24] Improvement season and mindset at the gym

[39:51] Prizes that await athletes at the pro level

[40:37] Life coaching, the whole different world outside bodybuilding

[42:27] Mindset around daily ways to be the best at the gym

[45:54] Steroids, the elephant in the room of bodybuilding

More about Rosada Plummer:

Rosada’s Instagram: @rosada22

Rosada’s Facebook: https://www.facebook.co

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

 Brittany talks about the similarities and differences between soccer and broadway from the experiences of an athlete turned performer. In this episode, Brittany shares about the years of training, challenges, and the shaping obstacle she has gone through in the journey of how she made broadway her career.

About Brittany Conigatti:

Brittany is a born and raised New Yorker! She is a graduate of Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, known to many as "The Fame School," where she was a Dance Major. Brittany continued her art studies at the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, where she was an Integrated Major and then earned her BFA in Musical Theatre from The New School. 

Landing her first professional job at 17 and feeling the rush of adrenaline, passion, family, and love, both on and off stage, Brittany knew Broadway would be her career! Along with performing on Broadway in A Bronx Tale (dance captain and original company member) and The Prom, Brittany has worked in the most prestigious regional theatres and traveled all over the nation and Canada performing with Broadway National Tours including Mean Girls, Matilda, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, and on the high seas with Rock of Ages. She can also be seen as Maria Ferraro in Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Season 22.

Brittany's latest journey has been being the Restager Choreographer for the 2nd National Tour of A Bronx Tale after being the Assistant Choreographer on the 1st National Tour of A Bronx Tale. She has found a passion for being on the "other side of the table" where she gets to be within the creative development of a show. This is all thanks to her mentor, Sergio Trujillo. 

Brittany adores teaching passionate performers! Whether it be in master class settings or privately during coaching, Brittany always has the goal to bring out each student's uniqueness. She takes pride in providing a positive and encouraging learning environment where the students feel comfortable working at their highest potential! 

Outline of the Episode:

[03:15] Brittany on playing for the women's soccer team of New York at the age of 12

[05:40]The reason why Brittany preferred theatre over professionally pursuing soccer

[11:30]Brittany explains the continual challenges of getting into theatre and reaching broadway

[18:07]What it's like to be dance captain and experience auditioning in front of Robert De Niro

[22:48]The thing with performance art and why it's on a different level of craftsmanship

[28:30]Brittany tells the story of a train station criminal incident that never had closure

[33:09]After a Train Trauma: Brittany fights emotions and exhaustion with grit

[39:57]Sergio Trujillo and Mark Hoebee as Brittany's biggest heroes in theatre

[46:50] Brittany Conigatti's return on stage together with the opening of live shows

Resources:

Website: https://www.brittanyconigatti.com/

Instagram: @brittconigatti

Brittany talks A Bronx Tale on Broadway: https://youtu.be/u90i44KRbfg

All Inspire Interview with Brittany: https://youtu.be/Q198UVvMlx4

Connect wi

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Bethany Shadburne explains why she stopped gymnastics and eventually shifted her focus to being an elite CrossFit athlete. In this episode, she shares her journey, and the lessons learned being an athlete going to that level. She also provides nuggets on simple, truthful reasons to stay healthy and effective in sports.

A Combination of Existing Exercises

People often get confused when Bethany mentions CrossFit. She is always mistaken for a bodybuilder or a weightlifter. CrossFit is a combination of exercises that are already existing. It involves lifting barbells, running, swimming, gymnastic movements, and bodyweight movements. Bethany did every activity in the past before she started CrossFit, except the barbell, as she was an athlete, too. She also explains that CrossFit has different levels. At the professional level, they work out for six to seven hours per day. It is divided into parts. First is the monostructural work for cardio which is swimming. The second is the strength portion that is going to the gym to do weightlifting. The third part is the skill portion that comprises gymnastics, pushups, handstands, and other basic exercises. Lastly, there is the accessory portion which is a little bit of bodybuilding. CrossFit is an all-around sport designed for every part of the body, and it depends on what level the person can handle. 

About Bethany Shadburne:

Bethany Shadburne is a top women’s CrossFit competitor who placed 9th (individual) at the 2019 CrossFit Games, her best performance. Shadburne also finished 16th in 2018 and 22nd in 2017, so she’s no stranger to the sport. 

But before she was a CrossFit athlete, Shadburne was involved in gymnastics, bodybuilding, triathlons, and other similar activities. Then, in 2015, she found her love in CrossFit by participating in local contests, and in 2016, things started to look promising for her. Then in 2017, she won two competitions, ended up top 20 in the world, and finished 22nd at the CrossFit Games.

Outline of the Episode:

[02:07] A general idea about the sport, CrossFit

[05:23] Bethany’s childhood back in Austin and how she got into gymnastics

[08:41] What it is like as a gymnast performing on the floor

[11:49] How Bethany dealt with injury and her transition to CrossFit

[16:45] What markers Bethany sees when planning her workout for the next six months

[19:37] The move to Las Vegas to train with a CrossFit coach

[23:35] Team aspect of the training applied to the individual aspect of the sport

[27:14] Preparation for the West Coast Semifinals and Bethany’s insights on her performance

[31:07] Understand the balance of training and recovery from injury

[33:57] Mindset around the sport, morning habits, and rituals to get through the day

[39:51] Family and entrepreneurship, among other things besides sports

[40:41] Priorities in life Bethany has to make sure she is at her highest level

[45:04] Effects of stomach sensitivity to a bodybuilder

[48:53] Diet as an essential part of staying healthy and having fuel to work out

[52:53] Advice to athletes with good momentum but want to level up

Resources:

Bethany’s Instagram: @Bethanycf

Bethany’s West Coast Classic 2021 Win -

Email: [email protected]

Website: http://bartonguybryan.com

Use this link to get a 30 minute discovery call scheduled with Barton regarding the Team Bryan Wellness Concierge Fitness Program
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My 3 Top Episodes of the first 100:

7 Essentials to Building Muscle after 40
3x Olympic Gold Medalist Brendan Hansen
MMA Strength and Conditioning Coach Phil Daru

Barton tells stories from his past as an Opera Singer, learning to "let go", and find his authentic voice.   he asks the listener to think of times they too  showed up big in important moments.  Goal: How can we level up our performance in the things we seek to improve on by bringing our authentic self and finding joy. 

Backstory about Barton:
Barton lives in Austin, TX with his wife Valerie and their 7 year old son, Jack.  Barton's been a personal trainer for 13  years.  Barton and his family love outdoor hikes, traveling, and living a healthy lifestyle.  His background in the arts, sports, and working in Africa all inform his unique perspective.  

Barton hung up his basketball shoes after high school and decided to pursue music; specifically vocal performance.  He never sang at Davis High School, but when he arrived in San Diego, CA for college, he went for it! Barton sang in operas like "Marriage of Figaro" and "La Boheme," took acting classes, and performed a solo concert to receive his BA in Music.  Before graduation,  he spent a year in Aix-en-Provence studying French and traveling Europe and North Africa.  Barton's two trips to Morocco instilled in him a curiosity and profound respect for the diverse cultures of  West Africa.  Once back in the US, he applied for the Peace Corps so he could travel back to Africa and immerse himself in the culture and learn about their way of life.  Barton spent two years in Diadjibine, a small village of 2,500 people in Southern Mauritania, West Africa.  As a Peace Corp volunteer, he taught English, helped build water pumps, and started a solar-powered computer center.   The time in Mauritania shaped Barton's mindset on the importance of community, teamwork, leadership, and supporting hard-working people who don't have the resources Americans have at their fingertips.  

After Peace Corps, Barton moved to New York City to pursue singing and acting.  He was accepted into the Maggie Flanigan Studio and spent two years studying Meisner technique and writing a one man show about what he learned as a Peace Corps in West Africa.  His show opened up new doors for him and he performed it around the country.  On one of his trips, he traveled to Austin, TX where he met Valerie.   Barton moved to Austin after graduating from the Acting Studio and four months later, they were married.  

When Barton moved to  Austin in 2007, he became a personal trainer.  concurrently, Barton created  a voluntourism company taking people to East and West Africa to do volunteer work and enjoying Safaris.   He was introduced to Camp Gladiator in 2012 and his love for performing and passion for fitness made Camp Gladiator a perfect fit.  He sold his tour company and went all in to his new role with Camp Gladiator.  

The Mindset Forge Podcast is Barton's  newest passion. Barton hopes the podcast will  help  people  find the tools and inspiration to go after the things in life that matter most to them.  He deliberately chooses guests from a variety of athletic and artistic backgrounds to help listeners gain multiple perspective of how they show up big for performance and how we can too.  

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