CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.05: Gary Roberts

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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.05: Gary Roberts

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Sep 19, 2017

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It has been six years since CrossFit’s original series, "Killing the Fat Man." Gary Roberts is back and ready to share his personal struggles as he embarks on Season 2.

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Sep 19, 2017

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CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.17: Tony Blauer: Self-defense specialist Tony Blauer joins the show. - The CrossFit Workshop: Be Your Own Bodyguard teaches participants: - 1. How to develop better situational awareness. 2. The importance of fear in life. 3. by The CrossFit Podcast
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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. 17.05: Gary Roberts

CrossFit Podcast Ep. 17.05: Gary Roberts

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