Varied Not Random #215: Samantha Briggs.

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Varied Not Random #215: Samantha Briggs.

Samantha Briggs is a legend in the world of CrossFit. She was 2013 CrossFit Games Champion & was crowned “Fittest on Earth”. She competed at the CrossFit Games 11 times. Currently, she is a firefighter & just finished paramedic school. She discusses how her training has evolved over the years at this phase of her life. Pat & Boz & Samantha discuss training, life & more.

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Varied Not Random #214: Will the CrossFit methodology & Sport evolve?

Varied Not Random #213: Herniated Disks & Broken Shoulders.

A VNR listener wants to know if Pat & Boz hope the CrossFit methodology & Sport will look the same in 10 years or evolve? If we want it to evolve, how will it look? What factors could impede change? Pat & Boz discuss this topic & offer their perspective.
Two VNR listeners wrote in with questions regarding injuries. One woman is in her mid 40’s with a herniated disk she got when “ego lifting”. She’s 18 months into rehab & struggling with the emotional side of the injury. The gentleman is in his 50’s & he has had 4 orthopedic shoulder surgeries in the span of 8 years. He is not sure if he will ever be able to go overhead again & is looking for advice. Pat & Boz discuss these topics & offer their perspective.

ABOUT THE PODCAST

Hosted by Pat Sherwood & Adrian Bozman, each episode is packed with insightful & actionable information aimed at people passionate about CrossFit, health & fitness, as well as general strength & conditioning. If you are an athlete, coach, gym owner or simply enjoy improving yourself & those around you through fitness, you’ve come to the right place.

ABOUT PAT

Pat Sherwood has held credentials up to & including being a Level 4 CrossFit Coach. He worked for CrossFit, Inc for 14 years in various roles including media, health & seminar staff. He is married with 3 kids. He is the owner of CrossFit Linchpin, enjoys ice cream & hates handstand push-ups.

ABOUT BOZ

Boz started dabbling with CrossFit at the end of 2004 and got his L1 in early 2006. He has coached at:

  • San Francisco CrossFit: 2006-2011
  • CrossFit Brisbane (Australia): 2011
  • Huntress CrossFit/The Tuxedo Social club (his low-key garage-gym ): 2014-2021

He’s also worked for CrossFit from 2007-present in various roles on the Seminar team, Education department and the CrossFit Games. “I love this stuff!”