Coach Mike sits down with CrossFit Optimistic's resident nutrition coach - Hanna Hawkins. They discuss Hanna's gym, CrossFit Lorton, her nutrition company, Macros & Muscles Nutrition, and how it feels to "wear both hats."

Think you can guess which one she enjoys more? The answer may surprise you. Listen to Episode 52 to find out!

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Today we have a special episode of the Optimistic Podcast for pride month! Coach Forrest talks with Abby aka "Horse Whisperer" and India aka "Tickle" about what pride means to them, their coming stories, and advice they'd give to their younger selves!

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Today we have Coach Mike talking to the Rodgers Brothers, Billy and Danny- the behind the scenes guys at the CrossFit Games. If the CrossFit volunteers and staff are the blood of the Games, the Rodgers brothers are the heart and soul! Billy and Danny manage everything outside the competition floor from bleachers, equipment, tents, turf, tickets and more! They share some funny stories like setting up a personal porta potty for Dave Castro and staying up late at the venue to set up hay bales for the famous "cheese curd" workout at the Games. I hope you enjoy the episode!

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Larry Moss, CrossFit Games emcee and SWAT Commander of the Lake Charles Police Department is on podcast with Coach Mike! Larry shares how he got his start as a CrossFit emcee, making the Hero WOD "Murph" a part of the Police Department's fitness regimen, and memorable moments emceeing at the CrossFit Games and Regionals events.

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Getting his master's degree in Strength and Conditioning he published multiple academic papers and has worked directly with Penn State University, the University of Texas, USA Beach Volleyball, the Houston Rockets, and the Philadelphia Eagles, to name a few.

He now calls Trinity University home as the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach overseeing the training plans and schedules for 17 varsity sports. Daniel Martinez is on the podcast talking about his athletic background of track & field and Olympic weightlifting, coaching and mentoring student athletes, and keeping his family at the forefront of his life.

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Coach Mike and Coach Anjo recap 2020. They share the crazy events of the year from the gyms closing due to the shutdown to loaning out all the equipment to the grand reopening. They give their thoughts about 2020 and are optimistic about 2021!

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Conrad Netting IV shares the series of coincidences that lead him to learning about his father's service as a P-51 bomber in WWII. His father died in France on June 10th, 1945 a month before Conrad was born. Almost 50 years later Conrad opened a footlocker with his father's belongings from WWII and began his discovery of learning about his father and so much more.

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Taira aka "TD" has been CrossFitting with us for 8 years and you'll find her working out at the noon class with her family. In today's episode Taira talks with us about her upbringing in Oregon, going to the Air Force Academy, and homeschooling her four boys.

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As a third grader, Jeff's dream career was to be the guy who jumped off a truck. This meant his top 3 picks were a stuntman, firefighter, or garbage man. He chose to be a firefighter. From 3am calls about chirping smoke detectors to delivering babies, no two calls are the same.

Jeff aka "Backdraft" shares about both the physical and mental sides of his job. The adrenaline rush of entering a burning building, the difficult responsibility of delivering the news of a family member passing, and always being prepared for the next emergency.

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After the law firm Shelly and her husband worked at closed, they opened the Calhoun Law Firm. Shelly shares what it's like working with her husband, building a business to fit their family's schedule and getting ready for their third child!

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