January 2019 – The Victory and The Struggle

Posted on January 23, 2019January 23, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle

Alyssa Royse and the Necessity of Acceptance

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Dan and Matt sit down with co-owner of Rocket CrossFit and active advocate for equality and acceptance within the fitness world, Alyssa Royce. She put words to some big ideas that can be difficult to talk about and even harder to implement. She and her team at Rocket CrossFit work to create an emotionally safe atmosphere for ANYONE looking to get active and healthy. From banning weight-based goals and commentary about appearance to eliminating gender terms from their daily vocabulary (no men’s bars and women’s bars), they’re taking active steps to be inclusive and accepting.

Her call to action? She challenged us to stop commenting on appearance in any way with any one. She also asked us to practice self-acceptance (sometimes it’s easier said than done).

You can check out some of the work she’s currently doing with The Out Foundation, including the Out WOD events across the country.

For more of her perspective, check out some of her written work.

Posted on January 17, 2019January 17, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle

Row For Reveille

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Dan and Matt discuss their victories and struggles from the recent Row For Reveille event. The 24-hour rowing challenge that Dan, Amy, and their crew hosted as a fundraiser for The Reveille Project was a physical, mental, and emotional journey that provided many opportunities for testing limits, managing internal dialogue, and coming together as a community to accomplish amazing things. Will you be joining us next year???

Check out the Row for Reveille Facebook Page for photos from the event

Find out more about the Reveille Project

Posted on January 3, 2019January 3, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle

Sustainable Coastlines with Nick and Hans

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Nick and Hans Schippers sit down with Dan and Matt to discuss their ongoing efforts to minimize the environmental impact of plastic on our oceans. These two brothers are teaching K-12 students in coastal communities strategies to reduce plastic waste. By giving practical examples of how kids can use AIR (Avoiding, Intercepting, and Redesigning) to combat the overwhelming problem of pollution, they’re well on their way to achieving the goal of changing the world. Find out more about the Schipper brothers and their mission at www.schroadtrip.com where you can find out how to support their cause and follow their progress.