Crossfit Radio

On Episode 295 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Shari Keener, who trained at the first CrossFit box and overcame addiction to create a new life for herself. This episode was webcast on Sept. 14, 2013.1:45 After reflecting on the early days at Coach Greg Glassman’s original CrossFit box, Shari Keener spoke about turning to running and health after breaking free from serious drug problems. She described her journey from addiction to fitness and spoke about how Bryan MacKenzie gave her the gift of running. As she did in the CrossFit Journal video Meet Shari Keener: Changing the Pattern, she talked about learning from her experiences and using them to improve her future.

On Episode 294 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Level 1 Seminar Staff member Chuck Carswell. This episode was webcast on Sept. 14, 2013.2:40 Level 1 Seminar Staff member and multi-year CrossFit Games judge Chuck Carswell was at the recent CrossFit Trainers Summit held in San Diego, Calif., and he spoke about the message CrossFit is sending to athletes around the world. Carswell, who spends much of his time on the road leading Level 1 Seminars, also gave his thoughts on how the Games fit into the CrossFit program.

This show will focus on the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) upcoming decision on Sunday, September 8. The IOC will decide which one of three sports will be in the 2020 Olympics. The sports that are up for the vote are baseball/softball, wrestling and squash.  Featured on the show will be interviews with ET Colvin the President of USA Softball, Mark Schultz who won an Olympic gold medal in wrestling, and National Freestyle Development Coach at the Olympic Training Center Bill Zadick.  Each representative will give his opinions and perspective regarding their own sport and the decision that is looming with the IOC along with the possible impact the decision could have on their sport. 

On August 31st the community of CrossFit came together to host a workout and a fundraiser for the families of the 19 members of the Granite Mountain Hotshots firefighting team tragically lost their lives on June 30, 2013 while fighting a fire in Yarnell, AZ.Host, Justin Judkins will be speaking to Bill Grundler and Peter Egyed who participated in the event in Prescott, Arizona on the 31st. 

CrossFit Radio originates in the CrossFit Journal. The shows are live interviews and discussions about all things CrossFit. The show's host, Justin Judkins, interview a wide variety of guests, including community members, trainers, HQ staff and CrossFit affiliate owners. The topics cover the full spectrum of the CrossFit world. Interviewees speak of their experiences, insights, strategies, approaches around all aspects of functional movement and elite fitness. The shows vary in length and scope, but tend to be focused around two 10-15 minute interviews.