CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.02: Rory McKernan

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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.02: Rory McKernan

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Sep 8, 2017

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Ever wonder how Rory McKernan started CrossFit? Learn more about how he went from brawling in Mexico, fishing for trout in Alaska and training athletes in San Diego to finally becoming a broadcaster for CrossFit HQ moving into a trailer.

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Sep 8, 2017

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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.02: Rory McKernan: Ever wonder how Rory McKernan started CrossFit? Learn more about how he went from brawling in Mexico, fishing for trout in Alaska and training athletes in San Diego to finally becoming a broadcaster for CrossFit HQ moving into a trailer. by The CrossFit Podcast
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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.34: Mike Suhadolnik and Dr. Craig Backs: Dr. Craig Backs and 74-year-old CrossFit Instinct coach Mike Suhadolnik are on the show to discuss longevity, diabetes, obesity and the future of CrossFit. - Sevan Matossian, Mike Suhadolnik, Dr. Craig Backs, Andréa Cecil, “Live to 100, by The CrossFit Podcast
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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.16: Video Review: Hamilton Brodnax of CrossFit Saint Simons submitted a community video to CrossFit HQ. Sevan and crew critique the video and provide feedback. - - Notable Mentions: - Sevan Matossian, Andréa Maria Cecil, Mike Warkentin, Eric Maciel, Tyson Oldroyd, by The CrossFit Podcast
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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.20: Pat Sherwood: Pat Sherwood is back! Sevan checks in with Sherwood about the evolution of the Liftoff competition, as well as his military background. - Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, Pat Sherwood, Eric Maciel, Matt Bischel, Liftoff, Dave Castro, by The CrossFit Podcast
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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.33: Preggo Ninjas: CrossFit HQ Staff members and fit mamas Nicole Peyton and Laura Bruner join the podcast. The crew discusses tales from parenthood, CrossFit during pregnancy, sex during pregnancy, and everything in between. - Notable Mentions: Sevan Matossian, by The CrossFit Podcast
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