A Conversation with Pat Vellner and Michele Letendre

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A Conversation with Pat Vellner and Michele Letendre

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Aug 18, 2023

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Pat Vellner and his coach Michele Letendre join the show to talk about Pat's recent second place finish at the 2023 NOBULL CrossFit Games. Plus, we have more clarity on what was wrong with Justin Medeiros in Madison and the Buttery Bros. continue to crush it.

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Aug 18, 2023

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A Conversation with Pat Vellner and Michele Letendre

A Conversation with Pat Vellner and Michele Letendre

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