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Conversations With CragleS01E019 - Henry & Kelsey Lawrance, Part 1 of 2This 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 livescollegemeeting one anothertheir marriage tipmoving the Washingtonand about winning a lottery spot...2024-10-2657 min
Conversations With CragleS01E018 - Mitch Stevenson, part 2 of 2This 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=vSMmAgH9nyd4bT0cMitch 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...2024-06-0255 min
Conversations With CragleS01E017 - Mitch Stevenson, part 1 of 2This 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 aboutThe reason he didn't sign-up for the CrossFit Open (the first...2024-05-291h 10
Conversations With CragleS01E016 - Lucas Petersen, Part 2 of 2This 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 aboutHis introduction to firefighting and...2024-04-181h 04
Conversations With CragleS01E015 - Lucas Petersen, Part 1 of 2This 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 aboutHis formative years growing up in Lynden, Washington.His introduction to CrossFit and CrossFit i1uvitHis standout years playing football...2024-04-111h 10
Conversations With CragleS01E014 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 2 of 2This 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 about2024-04-0743 min
Conversations With CragleS01E013 - Matt & Kaylee Lovelady Interview - Part 1 of 2Matt & 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...2024-03-2939 min
Conversations With CragleS01E012 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 2 of 2The 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 conti...2024-02-2145 minConversations With CragleS01E011 - JT & Erica Thomsen Interview - Part 1 of 2The 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...2023-12-2846 min
Conversations With CragleS01E10 - Jason Marlowe Interview - Part 2 of 2Episode 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 he...2023-12-0132 minConversations With CragleS01E09 - Jason Marlowe Interview - Part 1 of 2Episode 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 n...2023-09-1630 minConversations With CragleS01E08 - Rethinking SuccessEpisode 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 questionsFurther, 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 g...2023-09-1421 minConversations With CragleS01E07 - Karisa Stapp Interview - Part 2 of 2Episode 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...2023-09-0221 minConversations With CragleS01E06 - Karisa Stapp Interview - Part 1 of 2Episode 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 exp...2023-08-2740 minConversations With CragleS01E05 - Overcome the Insidious Disease of Excusitis and Increase Your Performance & Happiness Today!Episode 5 finds us talking about the disease of excusitis, a term coined by author, David Schwartz in the 1980's.I talk about the symptoms that plaque most of the world's population with this disease that saps energy, reduces performance and increases complaining.Finally, I offer you a few strategies for overcoming excusitis and help you live happier, more free and with increases capability to perform at your best!Book mentioned in episodeDavid Schwartz - "The Magic of Thinking Big"Thank you for listening. Be sure to s...2023-07-2016 minConversations With CragleS01E04 - How to Overcome the Procrastination Bug & Be Happier Starting Today!Episode 4 finds us talking about the plague of procrastination. Few things have caused more discomfort, frustration, disappointment and lack of happiness and success than procrastination.I cover three reasons that lead people to procrastinate or put off doing an action. I point out the negative consequences of each of these "reasons". Further, I share stories where my own procrastination prevented me from having success, despite all the work I'd put into a cause. Finally, I offer you a few strategies for overcoming procrastination and to begin living your own, best life!Book mentioned in episodeJames Clear "Atomic Hab...2023-06-3023 minConversations With CragleS01E03 - Talking About Grief, Going Through It & Being There for Others GrievingIn this third episode I discuss grief, the basic framework as outlined decades ago by Elizabeth Kubler-Ross in her groundbreaking book titled, "On Death and Dying". I go through the steps and offer suggestions and encouragement for going through the process of grieving, based on my own personal experiences.Further, I offer family and friends suggestions on what to say and what not to say to a person who is grieving.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, fam...2023-06-2646 minConversations With CragleS01E02 - Talking About What's Important to Us & How to Make it BetterIn this second episode I discuss priorities and what is important in our lives. I share a big study of daily habits for how men & women in the United States spend their time each day. I share a personal story about loss and how spending time with others is so critical. Finally, I share ideas on how to leverage our time to spend more with those we care about more.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...2023-06-2137 minConversations With CragleS01E01 - The Introductory Episode - WelcomeIn this first episode I introduce the audience to the Unleash the Cragle podcast, explain how the podcast name came about, and a little about myself. I further discuss the podcast release schedule (Monday-Wednesday-Friday) and preview some of the topics that will be discussed along the way.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: unleashthecragleYoutube: UnleashthecragleEmail: unleashthecragle@gmail.com2023-06-1912 min