
Train For A Great Life
A Great Life doesn't happen by accident.
I'll share my own experiences, thoughts on training, mindset, life and how to build a great life of your own.
Episodes
42 episodes
Life Lessons & Beer Stained Golf Bags
Ever wondered how a day on the golf course could teach unexpected lessons about life and the environment? Discover the heartwarming tale of "Beer Stained Golf Bags," where golf, family, and a strong sense of camaraderie create a memorable adven...
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Episode 37
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6:14

Homeless Pregnant Teenagers and CrossFit
Imagine challenging yourself in ways you've never imagined, breaking boundaries in both fitness and life. Through a compelling reflection on a series of inspirational blogs, we revisit a standout piece titled "Homeless, Pregnant Teenagers and C...
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Episode 36
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3:51

I Just Showed Up (And This Is What Happened)
What happens when you push through physical and mental barriers, even when every fiber of your being feels off? Join me as I recount an intense interval workout experience that transformed my initial sluggishness into a remarkable display of re...
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Episode 35
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7:28

Part III - Redefining Success Through 15 Years of CrossFit
What if you could redefine your understanding of success and well-being, not in terms of competition, but through personal growth? Join us as we share our insights from 15 years of CrossFit, a journey that's shifted from competing with elite at...
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Episode 34
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8:55

Part II - Some Thoughts After 7 Years of CrossFit
Our latest episode takes you on a personal journey through seven remarkable years in the sport, sharing the highs, lows, and everything in between. From the initial skepticism to becoming a CrossFit evangelist, you'll hear how this intense work...
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Episode 33
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4:41

Part I - It's Not About The Numbers
What happens when the pursuit of fitness becomes a tribute to familial strength and resilience? Uncover the journey from a former track and field athlete to a devoted CrossFitter, whose path was forever altered by a family health scare. This ep...
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Episode 32
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7:04

Women, Confidence, and the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show
What does it mean to truly feel empowered in your own skin, beyond the confines of traditional beauty standards? This episode of "Train for a Great Life" tackles that very question, inspired by a memorable Facebook post from 2012 that challenge...
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Episode 31
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3:53

Strike While The Iron Is Hot
Ever thought about signing up for a half Ironman with barely five weeks to prepare? That's exactly what I did, and in this episode, I reveal the transformative impact of saying yes to bold challenges like this one. By sharing personal stories o...
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Episode 30
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10:19

Roots of The Outlaw Christmas Party
Ever wonder how a simple gathering can evolve into a cherished tradition that people eagerly anticipate each year? Join us as we share our journey of hosting a Christmas party for 13 years, which has grown from a cozy get-together at a friend's...
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Episode 29
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6:29

The Power Of Community (Intentionally)
What if the secret to achieving your fitness goals lies not in the workout itself, but in the community that surrounds you? In our latest episode of Train for a Great Life, we shed light on the transformative power of camaraderie within fitness...
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Episode 28
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7:19

Staying On Track While On Vacation
Embark on your next vacation without compromising your fitness goals. As I find myself amidst a tropical storm in the Dominican Republic, I share personal insights on keeping fitness top of mind, even while enjoying some well-deserved downtime....
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Episode 27
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5:13

Another Gym Closure and The Power Of Asking For Help
Running a gym is a challenging endeavor that requires wearing countless hats, from marketing guru to financial planner. Yet, many gym owners, including myself, have found that the key to thriving lies in reaching out for help and building a sup...
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Episode 26
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5:27

The Truth About Hard Things
Unravel the true essence of tackling hard things and transform your approach to life's challenges with insights from "Train for a Great Life." Discover the often-overlooked truth that the real difficulty isn't in the task itself, but in the rel...
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Episode 25
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4:45

Making It Work With a Spouse
Balancing personal goals with family duties can feel like walking a tightrope, especially for those of us with young kids. After a candid chat at the gym, it hit me just how vital honest communication with our partners is for achieving this bal...
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Episode 24
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5:38

Discovering the Hidden Metrics of Fitness Success
What if the secret to achieving your fitness goals lies not in the program you choose, but in how you measure success? Today on Train for a Great Life, we shatter the myth that results must be immediate to stay motivated. We dissect the common ...
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Episode 23
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5:58

Swallowing Your Pride
Swallowing pride can be one of the toughest skills to master, yet it can be the key to unlocking a solution in seemingly insurmountable situations. We start off with a personal story about the journey from reaching out for help as a rookie to h...
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Episode 22
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6:09

The Unlikely Catalyst To My Financial Education- From Struggling to Strategic
Imagine discovering an unexpected large sum of money- windfall that changes the course of your financial future. That's precisely what happened to me in 2015, three years after opening my gym and going through the hardest year in our lives, set...
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Episode 21
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22:31

How I Got Started In The Fitness Industry
What if the winding road of life led you to a dream you didn’t even know you had? Discover how my journey from aspiring teacher to a corporate job at Syntas, and eventually to gym ownership, unfolded against a backdrop of unexpected career twis...
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Episode 20
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18:39

It's Not What You Say Or Think, It's What You Do.
Can your habits truly define who you are? Unravel the secrets of shaping your identity as we explore how the small actions you repeat every day impact both your personal and professional life. In this episode of Train for a Great Life, we promi...
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Episode 19
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4:39
