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Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 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.” Finding CrossFit Optimistic Hanna currently lives in Virginia and is connected to CrossFit Optimistic through her husband, Shan, …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 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, …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Larry Moss, CrossFit Games emcee and SWAT Commander of the Lake Charles Police Department is on our first video podcast! Larry shares how he got his start as an emcee and working with Coach Mike at the CrossFit Games. He talks about making the Hero WOD “Murph” a part of the Police Department’s …
January at Crossfit Optimistic North Central & Alamo Heights has been busy! We are prepping for the CrossFit Open with the Widowmaker back squat series, foundational gymnastics skill clinic, and a nutrition challenge. We are starting off 2021 strong and laying the foundation in January for an awesome year of health, fitness, and community. …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Getting his master’s degree in Strength and Conditioning, Daniel Martinez has 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 …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Coach Mike and Coach Anjo recap 2020. They share the crazy events of the year from the gyms closing to loaning out all the equipment to the grand reopening. They are closing out their thoughts for 2020 and are optimistic about 2021! The Shutdown With the first two months of 2020, CrossFit Optimistic …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 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, 1944 a month before Conrad was born. Almost 50 years later Conrad opened a footlocker with his father’s belongings from WWII and …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Taira has been an Optimist for over 8 years. When she’s not at the noon class working out with her family, you’ll find her with her family. She talks with us about her upbringing in Oregon, going to the Air Force Academy, and homeschooling her four boys. You …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify 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 …
LINKS: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify After the law firm Shelly worked at closed, she and her husband opened 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! Tune in to the Optimistic Podcast to listen …