Acceptance does not equal complacency
“The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step.” ~Lao Tzu For the longest time, I thought these two words were synonymous- I had the belief that accepting where I was meant that I was being complacent. I…
Elijah Muhammad Interview
Iron Athlete Coach August Schmidt Interviews CrossFit Games Athlete Elijah Muhammad July 29, 2017 Elijah “EZ” Muhammad CrossFit Games Individual Competitor 2015, 2017 www.ezmuhammad.com First, congratulations on qualifying for another trip to the CrossFit Games! Thank you for taking the…
Stories to Tell: Interview with Barbend’s Mike Graber
Barbend’s Senior Uzbekistan Correspondent, Mike Graber, is a 2011 US National Champion and multiple time national medalist in Olympic Weightlifting. When he’s not attending a sporting event he usually can be found making spreadsheets in Corporate America. Can you speak…
Block Party: Interview with Derrick Crass
Derrick Crass, founder of DC Blocks, is a 2x Olympian. He is also trained as a physical therapist and a physician’s assistant. Am I correct in that you began your weightlifting career at age 16? Did you have an athletic…
Iron Athlete Video Interview with Sean Waxman
As an athlete, Sean Waxman is a national medal winner and five-time California State weightlifting champion. As a coach, he has an educational background in kinesiology, biomechanics, and exercise science. In 25 years of coaching, Sean has developed more than…
On Patience and Experimental Programming: Interview with USAPL President, Dr. Larry Maile
In addition to his leadership in USAPL, Dr. Larry Maile has an accomplished career as a clinical and forensic psychologist. As an athlete, Dr. Maile is a member of the International Powerlifting Federation Hall of Fame, the North American Powerlifting…
Iron Athlete Video Interview with Jenny Schumacher
Jenny Schumacher is a USAW National Level Coach, an IWF National Referee, and has been elected as the new Grassroots Director of the USAW Board of Directors. She is also a Registered Nurse and holds certifications in CrossFit, Olympic Lifting, Mobility…
Preparation, Commitment, Availability: Interview with Josh Everett
As a strength coach, Josh has worked with Ohio University, UCLA, UC Riverside, and the United States military. Josh has also been a foundational member of the CrossFit community as a Level 1 Seminar Instructor, a CF Weightlifting Seminar Instructor,…
Takes a Village: Interview with Vernon Patao
By V. Jo Hsu Please share a bit of your athletic background and how you got started in weightlifting: I was a skinny kid who wanted to play football. In my neighborhood, there was this little garage where a bunch…
Longevity through CrossFit: Interview with Dr. Shanna Duvall
Could you speak a bit about your athletic background and how you came to CrossFit: Prior to CrossFit, I was an endurance athlete. I ran 5ks, 10ks, and I was on the track team for Kent State University from 2000-2004.…