fitness – The Victory and The Struggle

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle

33 Endurance Sports

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Dan and Matt discuss the physical and mental demands of endurance events. They cover long-distance running, Ironman competitions, rowing events and mention several other massive endeavors. From exploring the limits of the human body to understanding and leveraging the appropriate mindset, the hosts share their perspectives on the uncanny feats all of us are capable of achieving. The Central Governor Theory comes and Dan recommends “Endure” by Alex Hutchins

The hosts revisit the last episode’s call to action and share some personal victories and struggles.

Call To Action: Lean into discormfort…at least a little bit and widen the expectations you have for yourself.

Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle

30: Jason Ackerman Eats to Thrive

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Jason Ackerman of Own Your Eating and the Best Hour of Their Day Podcast spends an hour exploring nutrition, adversity, health, and coaching with the Victory and Struggle cohosts. Learn some of Jason key strategies for taking control of your diet and eating from a place of health rather than restriction.

Jason also discusses some backlash he received (and how he dealt with it) about a video that was poorly received largely due to public ignorance and misinformation. You can watch the video here.

CALL TO ACTION: Initiate the habit of tracking your food – regardless of your “success” in terms of eating healthy, just write it down, track it on an app, or record in any other way.

Posted on May 17, 2019May 17, 2019 by The Victory and The Struggle — 1 Comment

28: Lee Stadshaug Finds Her Strength

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Lee Stadshaug was vocal about how The Victory and The Struggle podcast has helped her move through some significant challenges, so we decided to invite her into the ‘studio’ to hear a little more about it. We were blown away by her transformation. She shared the story of how she when from a lifestyle completely lacking physical activity to a routine of weightlifting, body-weight exercises, running, and everything else involved in CrossFit. Most of her physical strength comes from consistently showing up at Kitsap CrossFit, but she didn’t start out hitting the gym, and she’s extended herself well beyond it. Her mental and emotional strength may be even more impressive. Her story is inspirational to anyone that’s ever doubted themselves, told themselves that they’re too old or too weak. She earns her fitness and she’s earning the confidence that comes along with it.

Call to Action: Give yourself grace. Allow yourself moments to acknowledge your struggles and move forward to the best of your ability.

Posted on December 6, 2018 by The Victory and The Struggle

Nick Pappas

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Episode 17: Special guest Nick Pappas discusses his role in making CrossFit more accessible to students in Portland public schools…and how CrossFit is working to support teachers as they encourage wellness in their students. Additionally, Nick shares some of his experiences as a coach for a program at CrossFit X-Factor that has made WODs available for anyone fighting a battle with addiction. He provides some great insights into how CrossFit is making fitness the new normal.

Call to Action: Do Less Better

Relevant Links

CrossFit Foundation Kids: https://www.crossfit.com/foundation/cfchf

CrossFit Educators Class: https://training.crossfit.com/educators

Recovery CrossFit: http://www.portlandalano.org/event/recovery-crossfit/2018-12-10/

CrossFit X-Factor: https://crossfitxfactor.com/

Portland Alano Club

http://www.portlandalano.org

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Posted on October 10, 2018 by The Victory and The Struggle

Fitness Over 50

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Dan and Matt dismantle the horribly limiting MSN article that shared some bizarre ideas about what a fifty-year-old is and isn’t capable of doing. The co-hosts address each exercise from the article that has been deemed too dangerous for the older population. Throughout the discussion, Dan and Matt refocus on the importance of training safely, understanding your own body, and NEVER being held back or limited by your age. The original article has been modified after a significant public outcry from incredible athletes over fifty and their younger friends. You can read the modified (and greatly improved version) here.

Call to action this episode: Join us in dispelling the myth that age is a limitation by sharing stories and photos (perhaps your own) about athletes that are fit and over 50. #fitnessover50

Matt mentions Little Fish Photography while reviewing last episodes call to action.

Posted on August 3, 2018 by The Victory and The Struggle

Phedra Elliot

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Dan and Matt interview Phedra Elliot, exploring the importance of committing to health and exercise (even when you don’t like it). She provides a great, honest perspective on how she’s found a way to prioritize fitness despite the fact that she not a fan of working out.