CrossFit Canberra - Embrace The Journey
Welcome to the CrossFit Canberra podcast, Embrace the Journey — where we talk training, mindset, and everything that happens inside the gym.
Hosted by the coaching team at CrossFit Canberra, this podcast dives into real conversations around the CrossFit Open, training progress, overcoming setbacks, and what it actually takes to improve your fitness over time.
Each episode is built around the real experiences of our members — from first pull-ups to competition prep — with practical insights you can apply straight away. Whether you're new to CrossFit or have years of training behind you, you'll find honest reflections, coaching advice, and plenty of moments that feel all too familiar.
Expect conversations around:
- CrossFit training and programming
- Gym culture and community
- Mindset, motivation, and consistency
- Performance, recovery, and goal setting
- Real stories from inside the CrossFit Canberra gym
This isn’t about perfection — it’s about showing up, putting in the effort, and embracing the journey.
Episodes
7 episodes
CrossFit and HYROX: The Hot Take Debate Nobody Asked For
HYROX is booming, hybrid athletes are everywhere, and apparently being able to run and lift weights now needs its own label.In this episode, Brendan and Rachel dive into the world of hybrid training, HYROX and CrossFit — with a ...
We Started in a Backyard... And Nearly Didn't Call It CrossFit Canberra
What do Afghanistan, a backyard garage, an 18-year-old with no business experience, and a place called Brotherhood Strength & Conditioning have in common?They're all part of the story behind CrossFit Canberra.This is Part 1 of...
Run It Back: Training Bags & Life Wins
What does it really mean to live an extraordinary life?At CrossFit Canberra, we believe fitness is about far more than PRs, handstand walks, and leaderboard positions. It's about building the strength, confidence, and capability to say "...
Send It… But Maybe Not Like Brendan Did
This week on Embrace the Journey, we’re talking about the least sexy thing in CrossFit… doing the basics properly.From ego lifting and missed PRs to front rack disasters and why your coach keeps yelling “knees back,” we unpack why the at...
Why We Do Hard Things (When We Don’t Have To)
Why would you choose to do something hard… when you don’t have to?In this episode of Embrace the Journey, we dive into the mindset behind doing hard things and why it matters — not just in the gym, but in life.We break do...
Why Motivation Isn’t Enough In CrossFit (And What Actually Works)
What actually matters when it comes to progress in the gym?In this episode of Embrace the Journey, we break down the foundation of how we train and why it works — through the lens of CrossFit Canberra in 100 Words....
We Announced the Winners… But That’s Not What Matters Most (CrossFit Open Recap)
CrossFit Canberra — Embrace the Journey | Episode 1The CrossFit Open Intramural results are in — but that’s not the real story.In our very first episode, we break down the highlights from this year’s CrossFit Open, includin...