CrossFit Grandview Podcast

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we’re sitting down with Abby Moser — and her story is a perfect example of trusting the process. A year ago Abby started with Kate through Body Biz . From there, the plan evolved into Grandview Barbell and Power Hour — her first real exposure to barbell training and structured strength work. The result? More muscle. More strength. A visible body transfor...

This week we sit down with longtime CFGV member Saundra Watson , who’s been part of our community since 2013 . Over the years, Saundra has trained in our CrossFit classes and spent time in personal training, using targeted strength work to support her passion for running and marathon racing . After a serious fall at home that resulted in an unhappy triad knee injury (ACL, MCL, and medial meniscus)...

Today we’re joined by longtime member and low-key assassin Jason Eliason. For over a decade, Jason has been one of the most consistent and high-performing athletes in our gym, and his background is just as impressive — multi-sport small-town athlete turned financial advisor. Kate and I pick his brain on what we should focus on in our 20s, 30s, 40s, and 50s to set ourselves up for the lifestyle we...

Episode 164 of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast features a true behind-the-scenes hero — Dave Ruble. For the past 8 years, Dave has quietly kept our 24,000-sq-ft facility clean, showing up at midnight, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. But that’s not why he’s on the mic… Inspired by the athletes and environment around him, Dave made one of the most incredible transformations we’ve ever seen — dropping...

This week we sit down with Greg Cantwell, and with 60+ years on the planet and decades of training experience… we had a lot to cover. Varsity basketball, heavy lifting, cycling, marathons, a full Ironman, three years of competitive taekwondo, and now CrossFit — Greg has truly done it all. This one was such a fun conversation we easily could’ve gone 3–4 hours. Don’t miss it!

🎙️ In this week’s CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with Kara Concheck — former D-1 lacrosse athlete turned coach and competitive CrossFitter. Kara walks us through her athletic journey, from nearly qualifying for Semifinals to overcoming an ACL surgery, rebuilding postpartum, and now training through her second pregnancy. Her story is packed with insight for new moms, athletes facing setbac...

This week we sit down with longtime member Sara Zolinski , who’s experienced just about everything CrossFit Grandview & Barbell has to offer since joining in 2018 — from CrossFit and The Body Biz to Saturday REVs, Summer Shred , Hot for the Holidays , and even our Tulum Retreat . We dive into Sara’s background in horseback riding, cycling, and her time in the Peace Corps living in Africa for o...

This week Kate, Dave, and I catch up with longtime member Luke Peterson , who brings an incredible mix of heart, humor, and perspective to the mic. From his basketball and golf days to becoming a pastor at Capital Church , Luke shares how his faith and fitness communities overlap — and how CrossFit has become a huge part of his family’s rhythm. You’ll hear about his L2 throwdowns with Drake and Ka...

This week we’re joined once again by one of our regular expert guests — Dr. Mattie Betts — to talk all things back pain! Dave and I have both dealt with our fair share of issues over the years, so we had plenty to dig into: what causes back pain, how to prevent it, and the best ways to get out of it. This episode is packed with insights, stories, and takeaways you can actually use. A fun and super...

🎙️ CrossFit Grandview Podcast #159 You’ve probably seen Derick Castellanos lighting up the platforms in Barbell—putting up some of the most jaw-dropping lifts you’ll ever see. But there’s more to Derick than just insane numbers. A former military veteran, CrossFit affiliate owner, and multi- category record holder in the 55kg Olympic Weightlifting division , Derick brings tons of experience and pe...

This week we welcome back Affiliate PT team member Dr. Pat McSweeney ! Pat just hit a huge PR in his sprint triathlon and now has his sights set on the Columbus Half Marathon. We dive into his training approach, mindset, and what it takes to keep pushing limits. Always a blast having Pat on—tune in for endurance tips, laughs, and plenty of motivation.

In this week’s episode, Kate and Brandon break down everything coming up at the gym over the next few months. From the launch of our Fall Strength Cycle leading into the gym-wide Rogue Total on November 17th , to community highlights like the Fall Social at Echo Distillery (October 11th) , Hot for the Holidays , the Santa Party , and our Winter Holiday Party —we’ve got a packed calendar. If you’re...

This week we sit down with our new Power Hour coach, Page Blaney! Page comes to us as a former Marine with years of powerlifting experience dating back to high school. In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics—ideal athletic weight and how it shifts across sports and stages of life, nutrition and cooking, plus plenty more. Tune in to get to know Page and hear his unique perspective on train...

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast we sit down with Affiliate PT team member, Dr. Kelsey Sizemore, DPT . Kelsey is a highly skilled physical therapist who specializes in women’s health and pelvic floor care, but her expertise and athletic background extend far beyond that. In this episode, we dive into training, navigating injuries, a little bit of parenthood, and what makes Kelsey such a...

This week I sit down with local boxing legend and coach Chad Van Sickle . Chad’s story is incredible—he kicked off his career by winning the Ohio State Toughman Championship as an amateur (just like his dad did back in the early 80’s), then went on to capture the NABA Cruiserweight Title and the WBC Americas Championship as a pro. Since hanging up the gloves, Chad has been one of the top coaches i...

🎙️This week’s episode is a special one — we’re sending off Coach Jack Howard as he wraps up his final weeks with us before heading off to join the Army on August 16th 🇺🇸 We dive into Jack’s journey through CrossFit, his growth as a coach, and what’s next as he preps for basic training and a future military career. It’s a bittersweet goodbye, but we couldn’t be more proud and excited for what lies...

This week on the podcast we sit down with 12-year 8:30am regular — Scott Walker to talk about his incredible experience taking on 29029 Everesting. In this unique endurance event, participants have 36 hours to climb 29,029 feet — the vertical equivalent of summiting Mount Everest — by hiking up and down a mountain repeatedly. Scott shares how a recent carpal tunnel surgery became the catalyst for...

This week marks our 150th episode — a mini milestone, but also a heavy one. It landed on the 1-year anniversary of my brother Alex’s passing, and honestly, I wasn’t sure I had it in me to record. What followed was an open, honest conversation about life, community, and what it means to keep moving forward when it’s hard to do so. Grateful to have Dave and Kate in my corner — their support on this...

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with 12-year members Andy & Alana Bartos! We cover it all — training through life changes, balancing fitness with parenthood, travel workouts, how the gym has evolved over the years, and even how they met at Grandview. Tons of laughs, memories, and insight in this one. Don’t miss it! #CrossFitGrandview #CFGPodcast #CommunityDrivenFitness...

This week’s guest needs no introduction in Buckeye country — former Ohio State running back Master Teague and current Grandview Barbell member joins us for one of our most inspiring episodes yet! We dive into: - His journey growing up and training as a football player - His time at Ohio State from 2018–2021 - His current pursuit of a Master’s in Architecture at OSU- And for our strength & cond...

In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down once again with Dr. Mattie Betts for a deep dive into the Masters Games season. We cover how to keep improving into your 40s, training with purpose, setting and attacking goals with a clear plan, and strategies for staying healthy, recovering from injuries, and dialing in your nutrition. Dr. Mattie brings a ton of experience, kn...

This week we sit down with our oldest (and one of our most inspiring) members — Carmen Cordova , who’s still crushing workouts at 77 years young . Carmen shares her journey growing up playing sports, living in Ecuador, discovering CrossFit back in 2013, and training with Kate even before that. She still deadlifts over 200lbs , travels the world, and competes in the CrossFit Open every year. You’re...

This week’s episode is one of the most compelling stories we’ve ever shared. Donald Sheets — OSU professor, entrepreneur, and former hedge fund exec — walks us through a journey that spans sports, startups, Harvard, and a brush with death that changed everything. It’s not just about fitness. It’s about resilience, reinvention, and passing knowledge to the next generation. This episode will stick w...

In today’s episode, we sit down with one of our favorite people around the gym — Dr. Pat from our in-house partner, Affiliate PT. Dr. Pat is not only an incredible physical therapist, but also an accomplished endurance athlete who regularly tackles marathons, half-marathons, triathlons, and even Ironmans. We dive into his background, chat about endurance sports, fitness, nutrition, racing strategi...

This week, we sit down with David Ahrendt—former D1 athlete in lacrosse and soccer at Maryland—who shares his powerful story of nearly losing it all. After a travel-heavy career and declining health, an unexpected infection put him in the hospital and then in bed for 6 months. Flat on his back, he began the long road from survival to thriving. Dave is a true example of resilience. He shares hard-e...