The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast is dedicated to sharing the stories of athletes in the Crossfit space and beyond who have pushed past the limits doctors or others gave them.
In these conversations, you'll hear stories of resiliency, adaptation, grit, and determination. You'll also hear about the ways the adaptive space is growing.
Whether you are an adaptive athlete, a coach, or you know someone who would benefit from adaptive athletics and adaptive fitness, this podcast is the place to hear stories and build connections.
New episodes drop every Tuesday.
The Adaptive Athlete Podcast
From Empty Room to Competition Floor in 14 Days (Feat. David Needham & Kevin Carlson)
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In this episode, Mat Hotho and Brett Palser sit down with David “Cowboy Dave” Needham and Kevin “Cowboy Carl” Carlson, two of the key figures who make the Adaptive CrossFit Games possible.
They pull back the curtain on what it takes to build the Games from an empty room to a world-class competition, sharing behind-the-scenes stories about forklifts, floor plans, and the volunteers who keep everything running.
From a mistaken-identity fan encounter to the origin story of the cowboy hats, we talk about the humor, grit, and camaraderie that define the adaptive community.
Dave and Carl also talk about the importance of media visibility, the logistics of working with Rogue, and how anyone, adaptive or not, can get involved and make a difference.
Follow David: @coachcowboydave
Follow Kevin: @kevincarlson27
Follow the podcast on Instagram: @TheAdaptiveAthletePod
