Varied Not Random

- Dan Bailey is multiyear CrossFit Games athlete, a husband & a new father to a set of twins.
- Dan talks about how his life & training have changed since having kids, as well as the lessons he has learned.
- He also has been pursuing the goal of a 600 lb deadlift, a 500 lb back squat & a 400 lb bench press.
- Recently Dan completed the hero workout “Murph” with 100 lbs.
- Pat discusses these topics & more.

- A VNR listener observed the fact that she can do a strict handstand push-up, but cannot strict press her bodyweight with a barbell.
- Would working on both movements at the same time be complementary to increasing her capacity, or is it better to focus on one at a time?
- Does this apply to other movements, like bench press & push-ups, etc?
- Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.

- A VNR listener wants to know if trainers should always coach the same classes or mix it up?
- If trainers always coach the same classes each day they have a better chance to deeply know those particular clients.
- If trainers vary the classes they coach, they will be exposed to new members, and those members will get to experience a different coaching style.
- Each side of this discussion has pros & cons.
- Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.

- A VNR listener wants to know how he can “listen to his body” while not having FOMO about not training.
- He said he feels like he is falling apart lately. He has low back pain, a tweaked knee, & tennis elbow.
- He also said he admits to being a bit stubborn & stupid by continuing to train.
- Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.

- Hampton Morris is an American weightlifter who will be representing the United States at the 2024 Olympics.
- He competes in the 61 kg weight class & holds the world record for the clean & jerk.
- He started oly lifting at 12 years old and his father has been his coach the entire time.
- Hampton shares his most memorable moments and gives us insight into what his training looks like.

- A VNR listener said they are heartbroken because their gym recently stopped doing skill work.
- This person’s weakness is gymnastics movements.
- They feel lost & want to know how to keep making progress.
- Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.

- Athletes are passionate about their shoes, but is there a best one?
- Do you prefer a minimalist shoe? Do you like zero drop?
- Do you run in traditional running shoes or in a cross training style shoe?
- Pat & Boz share their opinions on this topic.

- Mary Theisen-Lappen is an American weightlifter who recently qualified for the 2024 Olympics in Paris, France. 
- She has a lifetime best of 163 kg (358 lbs.) for the clean & jerk and 120 kg (264 lbs.) for the snatch. 
- Pat & Adrian talk with Mary about training, life, and her journey to the Olympics.

- A VNR listener wants to know how often Hero workouts should be programmed?
- Pat & Adrian tackle this topic.

- On today’s show Pat & Adrian answer questions from two different VNR listeners, Rick & Lauren. 
- Rick is 52 years old with a huge background in endurance sports. He is one year into CrossFit & wants to know how to balance his schedule.
- Lauren is a busy mom with 3 kids, a full time job & not enough sleep. She is trying to find a way to keep fitness a part of her hectic schedule & seeks advice.
- Pat & Adrian dive into these topics.