Bombers CrossFit Crew Talk

Donna Kruger does CrossFit as a means to enjoying life out in the real world. Hear her talk about her family, unique hobbies and amazing trips.

Now approaching 5 years at Bombers, Traci Moorhead is one of our dedicated teachers that consistently fill the 5 a.m. class. She is also a competitive volleyball and tennis player that uses CrossFit to support her love for sports.

Coach Greg and Ryan get the first look at the WODs for BUFF 9.0 and offer their initial impressions on the WODs. They discuss ways to attack and ways to prepare for the challenges.

This week we talk with Bob Denny about his recent bear hunting trip in the mountains of Montana. He explains how his basic CrossFit training prepared him for the surprises nature threw at him. Ultimately, being fit enabled him to make lifelong memories with his son on their first hunt together.

This week we want to remember Lt. Michael Murphy, a Navy SEAL who sacrificed his life in Afghanistan in 2005. The Murph, which has become a Memorial Day tradition, is a workout he designed and now lives in his name. We talk with Coach Dawn about all the ways to address this challenging WOD.

We talk with Coaches Cassie and Pete to learn about Strategic Bombers, a new program designed to help athletes achieve specific fitness goals. The first 12 week cycle will focus on Olympic Weightlifting.

With the increased focus on running this month, it seemed appropriate to get with our very own Running guru, Coach Pete Hitzeman. He explains how he found his passion for endurance sports and shares some tips to help you find yours.

Coach Ryan, Cara Letcher and Dylan Allen describe how they planned to improve their 2023 CrossFit Open results. It was a process that led them to significant gains and earning spots in the Quarterfinals.

We have a conversation with Bomber’s Member #6, Kevin Recci, and learn what keeps him coming back after 10 years with the Crew. Check it out.

Coach Greg gives us some insight as to why coaches speed up, slow down, add weight or strip weight, etc. It is something called Threshold Training and it is intended to make us fitter.

This week we get to meet high school sweethearts, Cassie Nixon and Andre DeLeon. They tell us secrets of being a CrossFit couple like when to cue and when to cheer … or not. Check it out.

We get to learn a little more about Janel Barnett, an 8-year member of the Bomber Crew and CrossFit Open Quarterfinalist. Check it out.

Andy Kerschbaum, Bombers CrossFit owner, explains his philosophy around programming workouts.

Phil Roth shares his experiences training for and successfully meeting the Rogue 1500 Club Challenge. This required him to lift 1500 pounds across a bench press, back squat and deadlift within a 1 hour time limit.

Michael Samour was Team Captain for the Red Team during the 2024 CrossFit Open at Bombers as well as the winner of the Spirit of the Open Award. We talk with Michael to learn more about him and his experiences this year.

We get to meet Kiwi Gisi and hear about her experiences in the first two weeks of the 2024 CrossFit Open.

Crew Members Elizabeth Harding and Trent Kline share their experiences competing in their first CrossFit Open workout.

Coach Ryan explains classes during the Open, how to choose between RX, scaled and more.

We meet the four team captains for the Open this year and hear their reasons for participating.

Coach Lillie and Coach Patrick discuss all you need to know about how the CrossFit Open will be conducted at Bombers for 2024. You can learn how to participate, earn points for your team and take your fitness to the next level.

Coach Cassie talks about remaining active while dealing with an injury.