S01E018 - Mitch Stevenson, Part 2 Of 2 Conversations With Cragle podcast

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This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Henry & Kelsey Lawrance. Henry is a Information Technology professional by day and an avid mountainbike rider and skier during his free time. He is also a CrossFit i1uvit coach and all-around great guy! Kelsey is a lawyer, who found a great job planning events for some organizations in Whatcom County, including a recent stint as a planner for the Bellingham Bells baseball team. We sat down and talked about their: early lives college meeting one another their marriage tip moving the Washington and about winning a lottery spot in the Leadville 100 MTB race this past summer. and much more! We had a blast talking for over 1 1/2 hours and this is the first part of that interview. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Henry's Instagram Henry's i1uvit coaching bio CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram From CrossFit to Leadville 100 - Great interview between Henry & Dr.. Amar Parekh Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E018 - Mitch Stevenson, part 2 of 2 55:34

1 year ago55:34

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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson. If you haven't listened the part 1, then stop this audio and go to the following link and listen to part 1 first, https://youtu.be/AyqVxq-5e3k?si=vSMmAgH9nyd4bT0c Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. Mitch isn't the loudest person in a room, but his demeanor, presence and quiet confidence certainly speak loudly of him as a competitor and man. In this Part 2 interview, we talk about His formative years growing up second oldest in a large family. Playing sports at Coupeville then Lynden High School. Moving from a small town to a bigger town where he knew almost no one. Going from being the top player on the field to not starting much at all. Going through disappointments and how he rebounds. and much more! I've known Mitch for about 23 years, from the time he was an 8 year old playing in the backyard his cousins and my son, all the way to now, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and mentor to so many athletes & fitness enthusiasts who want to just get healthier. I know you'll love hearing from Mitch, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Mitch's Games Athlete Profile Mitch's Instagram Mitch's i1uvit coaching bio CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E017 - Mitch Stevenson, part 1 of 2 1:10:37

1 year ago1:10:37

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This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson. Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. Mitch isn't the loudest person in a room, but his demeanor, presence and quiet confidence certainly speak loudly of him as a competitor and man. In this Part 1 interview, we talk about The reason he didn't sign-up for the CrossFit Open (the first time in 11 years) The process of finding out about his medical ailment. The steps he's taking to following the doctor's orders of moving, but while managing the symptoms When you hear "no", but if you listen, there are so many other things to say "yes" to. Coaching other gym athletes & motivating them to reach quarterfinals and beyond Working with a talented, motivated teen athlete to reach the CrossFit Teen Games. New opportunities he previously couldn't pursue due to competitions & training. Commercial fishing with his father in law & the excitement of a new challenge. Reading and much more! I've known Mitch for about 23 years, from the time he was an 8 year old playing in the backyard his cousins and my son, all the way to now, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and mentor to so many athletes & fitness enthusiasts who want to just get healthier. I know you'll love hearing from Mitch, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Mitch's Games Athlete Profile Mitch's Instagram Mitch's i1uvit coaching bio Pericarditis (from the Mayo Clinic) Alina Blankers Athlete profile (from games.crossfit.com) CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E016 - Lucas Petersen, Part 2 of 2 1:04:31

1 year ago1:04:31

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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen. Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. He is also an avid ultrarunner, having logged over 1,400 miles of running in 2023! Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy". In this Part 2 interview, we continue our conversation about His introduction to firefighting and wilderness firefighting. The process to becoming a wilderness firefighter. The various jobs he's done in fighting wildfires. The meaning behind some of his tattoos. The steps to become a Hotshot wilderness firefighter. HIs interest in running and ultrarunning. His races he's completed. His favorite books His favorite quotes Steps to overcoming adversity and suffering in our lives. and more! I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Lucas' Instagram Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year) Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next) Beginners Guide to Ultrarunning Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E015 - Lucas Petersen, Part 1 of 2 1:10:47

1 year ago1:10:47

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This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen. Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy". In this Part 1 interview, we talk about His formative years growing up in Lynden, Washington. His introduction to CrossFit and CrossFit i1uvit His standout years playing football and other sports for powerhouse Lynden Lions. His journey to college football at Central Washington University We touch on some of the injuries and challenges he's had to overcome and much more! I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, as much as I did interviewing him. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Lucas' Instagram Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year) Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next) Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E014 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 2 of 2 43:46

1 year ago43:46

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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Matt & Kaylee Lovelady. If you haven't heard part 1 then stop this and to that episode on the platform you're listening on. Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more! In this Part 2 interview, we talk about a 30 second elevator pitch for CrossFit how CrossFit might have fit in their college athletics, if they knew about it then CrossFit i1uvit kids camp (here's a link to more info & sign up early as it fills up fast!) Health benefits & examples of CrossFit helping people get healthy The importance of holding others to a standard and much more! I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "the time Cragle got in trouble with Kaylee"! Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit Kids camp ( July 16, 2024 - August 15, 2024) Video of The Bura family CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Matt Instagram Kaylee Instagram Matt i1uvit coaching bio Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Conversations With Cragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E013 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 1 of 2 39:51

1 year ago39:51

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Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more! In this Part 1 interview, we talk about how they first found CrossFit, some of their life journeys and how they met. We talked about their philosophies for running an affiliate and helping others get 1% better in their lives. We also talk finding a new challenge after leaving college athletics behind and more! I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "don't drop the barbell"! Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) CrossFit i1uvit Instagram Matt Instagram Kaylee Instagram Matt i1uvit coaching bio Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes, including many past interviews. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagram: ConversationswithCragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: conversationswithcragle@gmail.com…

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S01E012 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 2 of 2 45:31

1 year ago45:31

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The long awaited Episode 12 is finally here! This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen. IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO PART 1, THEN STOP AND GO LISTEN TO THAT EPISODE AND RETURN HERE WHEN YOU HAVE. JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly. They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge greenhouse, a UPS driver, an artist and more! In this Part 2 interview, JT, Erica and I continue to talk about how they found functional fitness, how they found each other, their journey together of dating & married life and more. We talk further about new business ventures, art, world records and we even find out a few areas they love about each other & perhaps would love for each other to change. Through it all, we laughed & learned with each other. I hope you enjoy this second part of the interview, as much as I did. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. JT Fine Art Instagram SealTeam LLC Instagram CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) JT Instagram Erica Instagram Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E011 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 1 of 2 46:43

1 year ago46:43

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The long awaited Episode 11 is finally here! This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen. JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly. They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge greenhouse, a UPS driver, an artist and more! In this Part 1 interview, JT, Erica and I talk about how they found functional fitness, how they found each other, their journey together of dating & married life and more. We talk further about new business ventures, art, world records and we even find out a few areas they love about each other & perhaps would love for each other to change. Through it all, we laughed & learned with each other. I hope you enjoy this first part of the interview, as much as I did. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. JT Fine Art Instagram SealTeam LLC Instagram CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) JT Instagram Erica Instagram Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E10 - Jason Marlowe Interview - Part 2 of 2 32:38

2 years ago32:38

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Episode 10 is finally here! This is part 2 of 2 of our interview with Jason Marlowe. Jason is a former Washington State high school state wrestling champion for Ferndale High School, as well as a college wrestler. He is a competitive masters Crossfitter and loves workout with the i1uvit and other communities!In this Part 2 interview, Jason and I continue our talk from part 1, talking about his work, his inspiration for starting a new role after many years at work, fitness as we grow older and a myriad of other topics. Be sure to listen to part 1 here , if you haven't already and then come back for part 2.You'll be inspired by Jason's story, his love for Karen, for CrossFit and how it's challenged and changed him!Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Jason Marlowe Instragram Jason Marlowe LinkedIn Granite Construction Mitch Stevenson - CrossFit Games athlete CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E09 - Jason Marlowe Interview - Part 1 of 2 30:10

2 years ago30:10

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Episode 9 is part 1 of 2 of our interview with Jason Marlowe. Jason is a former Washington State high school state wrestling champion for Ferndale High School, as well as a college wrestler. He is a competitive masters Crossfitter and loves workout with the i1uvit and other communities! In this Part 1 interview, Jason and I talk about his introduction to CrossFit, his first experiences in CrossFit bootcamp, his love for CrossFit Games athlete Mitchel Stevenson, who introduced Jason to CrossFit and more! We talk further about his life, the challenges he's experienced and his new marriage and wife, Karen. We talk about family, our grown children and our grandchildren (Jason has six grandchildren) You'll be inspired by Jason's story, his love for Karen, for CrossFit and how it's challenged and changed him! Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Jason Marlowe Instragram Jason Marlowe LinkedIn Granite Construction Mitch Stevenson - CrossFit Games athlete CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA) Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E08 - Rethinking Success 21:26

2 years ago21:26

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Episode 8 is out and here I spend 20 minutes talking about how we should rethink success. I delve into what I mean where I answer questions like: what is the definition of success and do we have it right? How should we think of success instead? Are we unsuccessful if we beat our best, but lose? Are we really successful if we don't do our best, but we win? and other questions Further, I cover a story about the exciting 1968 Olympics men's triple jump about how the world record was broken many times, but there was only one gold medalist. Were the others successful or failures? Be sure to subscribe, like and follow on our social media below and also on all of the major podcast platforms. Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: MAIN LINK TO ALL PODCAST PLATFORMS - CLICK HERE Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E07 - Karisa Stapp Interview - Part 2 of 2 21:15

2 years ago21:15

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Episode 7 is part 2 of 2 of our interview with Karisa Stapp. If you haven't listened to part 1 of our interview, then stop this episode and go listen to episode 6 first. Karisa is a former college rower for the Vikings of Western Washington University. She is a CrossFit competitive athlete and coach, as well as a fiction writer. In this interview, Karisa and I continue our discussion from part 1, but we delve into her writing career, inspirations, where she gets her story ideas and more! Links to her writing Instagram are at the bottom of the page. Giver her a follow and like her posts! We also talk about an upcoming challenge she's undertaking in November, which is very inspirational and fun to do! Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others. Karisa Stapp Writing Instagram Hyroxx Competition Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E06 - Karisa Stapp Interview - Part 1 of 2 40:59

2 years ago40:59

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Episode 6 is part 1 of 2 of our interview with Karisa Stapp. Karisa is an former college rower for the Vikings of Western Washington University. She is a CrossFit competitive athlete and coach, as well as a fiction writer. In this interview, Karisa and I discuss her athletic background, going all the way back to childhood, her formative years, college and present day. We talk about her experiences learning CrossFit movements, learning to compete and being on CrossFit i1uvit team who finished 10th in the world at the 2021 CrossFit Games. We delve into her experiences at CrossFit quarterfinals and semifinals. Karisa Stapp Instagram Karisa Stapp - CrossFit Athlete page Karisa - CrossFit i1uvit coaches page (she coaches in Summer) Karisa Stapp - WWU rowing page Western Washington U. women's rowing page Thank you for listening. Be sure to subscribe, follow and like our episodes. I'd be very thankful if you shared the page and episodes with your friends, family and even enemies! Follow me at: Instagrame: unleashthecragle Youtube: Unleashthecragle Email: unleashthecragle@gmail.com…

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S01E05 - Overcome the Insidious Disease of Excusitis and Increase Your Performance & Happiness Today! 16:05

2 years ago16:05