Bombers CrossFit Crew Talk

BUFF 11 is almost here! In this special Crew Talk episode, members of Bombers CrossFit share their team strategies, biggest strengths, hidden weaknesses, favorite movements, and predictions for this year’s in-house competition. From friendly trash talk to serious mindset advice, it’s a fun behind-the-scenes look at what makes BUFF 11 one of the best weekends of the year.

The Bombers Ultimate Fitness Festival returns for its 11th year. Coach Ryan and Coach Trent break down the philosophy behind four challenging events, the importance of team competition, and why stepping outside your comfort zone can change your fitness journey. Whether you’re competing RX, scaled, or simply cheering from the sidelines, this episode explores what makes the Festival one of Bombers C...

What keeps someone passionate about CrossFit for more than 15 years? In this episode of Crew Talk, we sit down with Coach Andy Kerschbaum, CrossFit Seminar Staff member, longtime coach and former college football player to discuss competition, motivation, coaching philosophy, and the power of positive self-talk. We explore why consistency beats perfection, how coaching has evolved over the years,...

A former football and college tennis athlete thought he was still in decent shape—until a workout called Cindy proved otherwise. In this episode of Crew Talk, Coach Greg Kerschbaum discusses consistency versus perfection, lessons learned from coaching, and why the best athletes focus on fundamentals. Whether you’re new to fitness or years into your journey, this conversation offers practical advic...

Kate never played sports, hid in the back of class, and started the year thinking ring muscle-ups were impossible. Five months later, she’s checking off skills most athletes only dream about.

What happens when someone who was never consistent with fitness finally finds something that sticks? In this episode of Crew Talk, we talk about how one coworker’s challenge led to a complete mindset shift around health, consistency, and making fitness a priority. We dive into scaling workouts, building confidence, and why CrossFit works for everyday people — not just athletes.

Every year people underestimate Murph because it’s “just running, pull-ups, push-ups, and squats”… until they hit round 7 and their body falls apart. Today we’re talking about one of the biggest traditions in CrossFit — Murph. It’s meaningful, it’s brutal, and every year people underestimate it. We’re breaking down why smarter pacing, scaling, and preparation actually show more maturity than blind...

From hurdles and cross country to marathon training and Ironman goals, this episode explores how CrossFit helps build strength, endurance, and long-term consistency. A great conversation for anyone chasing big fitness goals without comparing themselves to everyone else.

From competitive cheerleading and dance to CrossFit, motherhood, and chasing an RX Murph, this episode of Crew Talk dives into staying consistent through every season of life. We talk fitness after sports, balancing health with family, and why sometimes a simple walk or workout can change everything.

What happens when an athlete who’s used to pushing hard is forced to slow down? In this episode of Crew Talk from Bombers CrossFit, Hannah Crawford shares her journey from growing up in team sports to finding CrossFit in college—and then navigating one of the toughest transitions of all: pregnancy and postpartum. We dive into the mental and physical challenges of coming back, the balance between g...

RX isn’t about the weight—it’s about the workout. In this episode of Crew Talk, we break down RX Month and why training for stimulus might be the key to real progress.

Starting over in fitness isn’t easy—but staying stuck is harder. In this episode of Crew Talk, we share a real story of rebuilding strength, rediscovering confidence, and why just showing up again can change everything.

From thinking CrossFit was “crazy” to submitting an RX score in the Open, this is the story of what happens when you finally put yourself first. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can do hard things—this one’s for you.

Most people don’t fail in fitness because of lack of effort—they fail because they can’t stay consistent. In this Crew Talk episode, we break down the cycle of burnout, overtraining, and how finding the right community changes everything. 💥

Two athletes from very different backgrounds found a common passion through CrossFit. Like many of us, though, life got busy—and they drifted away from the habits that once made them feel their best. When they were finally ready to make a change, they knew exactly where to turn. What brought them back wasn’t just the workouts—it was the community, the accountability, and a commitment to the most i...

In this Crew Talk episode, members share their experiences from the CrossFit Open—PRs, challenges, mindset, and what it means to be part of a CrossFit community. Whether you’re new to CrossFit or a seasoned athlete, this episode highlights the power of the Open to build stronger, healthier humans. #CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity #FitnessMotivation #CrewTalk #BombersCrossFit

You can sit back and let life play you, or you can take charge of your own destiny. Richard Hudgins chose the latter and he would tell you he is all the better for it.

Chris Martin’s amazing story shows fitness may not stop adversity from happening. But it will absolutely impact how fast and how well you come back from it.

Often when trying something new, your first impression can be misleading. But if you push past that initial discomfort, you just might find what you’ve been looking for all along.

This week we talk with the Open Team Captains to hear CrossFit origin stories and how they got involved with the Open.

This week, Coach Lillie gives us all the information about CrossFit Open 2026 at Bombers. Hear about the teams, throwdowns, charities and more.

Tim O’Donnell first came into Bombers during Bring a Friend Week and found a community of like-minded people that he had been searching for. While the workouts were hard in the beginning, he has found his fitness improved and things did get easier.

Tyron Gray tried CrossFit before a busy life took over. After several years of late night lifts in the basement, he came back to the world of varied programming and humbling warm-ups that he learned should not be optional.

There is a reason group fitness classes work and it isn’t just the workouts. Belonging to a community of people that support you, having coaches that can find your weak spots and help you correct them as well as push you to do the proper warm-up, stretching and maintenance your body needs are just some of the advantages CrossFit offers. These are some of the things Mark Obstalecki learned while ma...

Sam Feno likes to say “bloom where you are planted.” In other words, you don’t need perfect conditions to make progress — consistency, mindset, and effort matter more than waiting for everything to be just right.