In this episode, we sit down with adaptive CrossFit athlete and coach Jon Falkenburg, who competes in the short stature division. Jon opens up about growing up with dwarfism, the creative adaptations he used to navigate daily life, and how humor became a big part of his perspective. He shares stories from childhood sports, his transition into CrossFit, and how a disappointing first experience didn’t stop him from later falling in love with the sport during the pandemic.
We also dive into Jon’s experience as a coach at CrossFit Everyday Heroes, his recent Adaptive & Inclusive Trainer certification, and the meaningful community he’s found through adaptive competition.
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