TK Pod

My near trip to the ER, the details of the Swim and Run events, the competition throwing me a softball, and pod plan through july

Not dead, just working, we update the competition prep 58 days out

Today we discuss how my first swimming session went, the thoughts running through a 31 year old dad's brain, Iowa's cancer rates, putting disc golf on hold, and how I am trying to not get hurt

107 days out from the summer comp, I update you on a new program I'm following, injury prevention with increased volume, what my weekly split looks like, and more

We recap Quarters, and discuss mindset and strategy less than 4 months out from QF

We talk how I stayed in routine on vacation, a new PR, how the open finished up, where I rank, and what it means moving towards Quarterfinals and into the next phase of Monster Games Prep

Today we discuss the tangible motivation that I have already felt in the first few weeks of Comp prep, as well as recap Week 2 of the 2026 CrossFit Open

We talk CrossFit Open week 1 recap, mental gymnastics of dealing with peak fitness, and how long will the door be open? Also- worst cramp of my life

We discuss the upcoming disc golf season, dad life, what business looks like in early 2026, and how we are structuring prep for the Monster Games this summer

Today I take you back to when I found crossfit and first felt like I could compete in the sport, and how 16 years later that dream will be realized in Kansas City later this year

We update the world on how the Monster Games 2026 Qual is going

We talk about my recent lack of discipline in both diet and financially, and we talk about my strategy and mindset in approaching the 19 day Monster Games qualifying window

We talk tough fatherhood grind, a business meeting that 'could' lead exciting places, and some initial thoughts on the Monster Games 5 qualifying workouts

We talk being 1 week out from qualifier, getting recognized at the doctors office, new equipment for the podcast, and a diet tip for the year

talking an interesting life perspective conversation around mental health and being grateful, how my neck and fitness are feeling, and exciting potential in the business world

We talk neck injury, eyes forward towards monster games and crossfit season, and what each of my kids is bringing out in me as a person

we talk motivation heading into the new year, where my competitive focus is, and why this specific comp is the best for me

We talk about how the WZA team qual went, and where we stand 3 months out from the CrossFit Open season

Today we go over the WZA 2026 team qual workouts, how they line up for our team, where I fit in individually, and our realistic chances of making it back to Miami

Getting closer to competitive shape

Disc golf fall off, my latte recipe, a big weekend for Iowa and the media brand, and more

Business thoughts on advertising, 12 month lead on audience numbers, current fitness levels, WZA team

An update on where my running program stands, How I view and use caffeine for life and performance, disc golf and more

I am bad at running and verbally comitted to a team qualifier

Private suite in Kinnick, a few weeks out from a Mile Trial, and the bizarre superintendant story