In this heartfelt episode, Joyce and Blake sit down with Emily and Tricia to share their experiences with the Hotshots 19 Hero WOD at Captain CrossFit in Prescott, AZ.
This workout honors the 19 Granite Mountain Hotshot firefighters who tragically lost their lives in the 2013 Yarnell Hill Fire. For Arizona athletes, and CrossFitters everywhere, this Hero WOD is a powerful reminder of community, sacrifice, and resilience.
🌟 First-timer vs. veteran perspectives — Emily’s previous Hotshots attempts compared to Tricia’s first Prescott experience.
🏋️♀️ Workout breakdown — 6 brutal rounds of air squats, power cleans, pull-ups, and 400m runs — and how they scaled, strategized, and pushed through the heat.
💭 Mindset in the pain cave — from self-doubt mid-WOD to remembering why they showed up.
🔥 Community + camaraderie — how being surrounded by teammates, other affiliates, and even shout-outs from the MCs carried them through.
🎯 Takeaways + future goals — from learning pull-ups to setting new strength PRs, and why finding a “partner in the pain” makes it all worth it.
💡 Big takeaway: It’s not just about finishing the workout — it’s about honoring sacrifice, finding pride in the struggle, and doing it together.
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💜 Don’t be a Karen, be a Sharon — and until we meet at the whiteboard again… BYE 👋
