The Optimistic Podcast hosted by Forrest Martinez with the episode show notes
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Margie Blomstrom and her husband Kevin had three kids within 21 months: twins through IVF and their third child shortly after. As Margie put it “It rocked our world. It rocked our marriage. We were in survival mode for years.” As their children have grown older, Margie and Kevin are learning how to …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Coach Mike and Coach Anjo sit down with their four kids and discuss how starting CrossFit early shaped them into the confident young adults they are now. Forrest & India were the first CrossFit teens and Sierra & Maya were the first CrossFit kids at CrossFit Optimistic! They talk about how CrossFit …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Dan Kachtik poured the concrete, bolted down roof panels, and put up the beams to literally build his affiliate, King William District CrossFit. In this episode of the Optimistic Podcast, Coach Mike talks with local CrossFit gym owner, Dan, about the process of building his gym. After hearing multiple people tell him “you …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Matt Starr’s take on perseverance is that “Going through these tough times is that the only way to move is to move forward. You can only control yourself.” Coach Mike and Matt, an “OG” Optimist of over a decade, talk about persevering through tough times, whether its a 13.1 mile trail race, or …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify In February, Coach Kyla competed with a team of four at Wodapalooza, an official CrossFit Sanctional in Miami, FL. She gives us the full scoop on the experience – her seven weeks of training (no more soda!), what the workouts were like, Miami Uber drivers, and talking with …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Rusty talks with Forrest about his family of three and his family business, Belden’s Automotive & Tires. He talks about taking over the family business from his dad and what he has learned from his own mistakes. He also talks about how his first child was born premature, …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Jen Lee is a two-time Paralympic gold medalist. After a plate of Coach Anjo’s tamales on Christmas Eve, Coach Mike and Jen Lee got on the mic. He opened up about his life, from the accident that caused the loss of his leg, to finding sled hockey, all …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Forrest talks with Sarah Schimpff, a member from CrossFit Optimistic Alamo Heights. She gives the scoop on how she found CrossFit and now what it’s like working out pregnant. With new fitness goals and motherhood on the horizon she shares part of her journey as she prepares for …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Tori Parker was originally a CrossFit skeptic but after her first 10 minute workout, she was hooked. She takes us on her fitness and weight loss journey from being 240 pounds to now a CrossFit coach and barbell enthusiast. “Wonder Woman” shares how CrossFit gave her mental toughness, …
Listen: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spotify Will Brooks has a job is never boring. As an attorney who primarily practices criminal defense, he works on cases ranging from murder to DWI to marijauna possession. He can eat his lunch while looking at grisly murder scene photos and then come to Alamo Heights, get a …