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Our friends at Born Primitive are having a fantastic Black Friday Sale! Check it out and hear more about this amazing company. We are proud to be associated with them.

Just wanted to say Thank You to all of our CrossFit Pittsburgh friends and family!

This Veterans Day Weekend, Born Primitive is making their largest impact on the Veteran community in company history. From Friday, November 8th through Monday, November 11th, they are pledging 100% of online profits to pay off $5 million in Veteran Medical Bill Debt. Every purchase helps them get closer to…

Ever wondered how a lifelong journey in martial arts begins with a simple need for self-defense? Join us as we explore this question through our personal stories, starting from the wrestling mats at Central Catholic with my childhood friend, Rob Serrao. We reminisce about our early beginnings in combat sports,…

On this day, 21 years ago, October 15, 2003, while escorting US Diplomats to a meeting in the Gaza Strip for the purpose of interviewing students for Fulbright Scholarships, my Team was hit by an IED just past the point of entry into the Gaza Strip. This was a cowardly…

Celebrating the 249th birthday of the United States Navy invites us to journey through its rich history, starting from its inception on October 13, 1775, when the Continental Navy was established by the Second Continental Congress. Experience the tales of its brief disbandment post-Revolutionary War, its revival under George Washington…

Am I too old to start Jiu-Jitsu?

Twenty three years later, the memories of 9/11 still haunt me. Share your thoughts with us today. Remember the fallen every day.

Get out of your comfort zone. Test yourself mentally as well as physically.

Ever wondered how unexpected places can spark deep, meaningful connections? Meet Kelsey Elder, a standout athlete from CrossFit Pittsburgh, as he takes us on his incredible journey through the CrossFit landscape from Richmond to Pittsburgh. Kelsey shares how the CrossFit community became a family for him and his wife Kels,…

What is your go-to carry for every day? I share some of my thoughts with you here on EDC, preparation and training.

Today, Blake and I discuss what equipment we would absolutely want if we were to train CrossFit in any type of enviroment. Back yard, garage, our of the back of a pick-up on a camping trip, etc. Listen in and let us know what you think you'd want to have.

What did the signers of the Declaration of Independence lose?

Rachel joins us today with her husband Jay, who was responsible for getting her started on her CrossFit journey. Together, they share their story and it is one you do not want to miss. This is an amazing example of strength through adversity, love of family, community and faith.

Have you ever been working with someone who just won't quit? Awsome, right? How about working with someone you feel like you're dragging throught the process? Listen in as Blake and I find the balance.

Have you ever tried to coach your own children? Listen in on two CrossFit Coaches with a combined 30 years as they discuss the challenges and have some laughs along the way.

Over the next few episodes we talk with our first-ever Coach, Blake Schaub. He is a dear friend, husband, father, High School Teacher, and, most recently, a Vollyball Coach, who's team just won the WPIAL AAA State Championship. Join us while we revisit how our path first crossed 17 years…

Michael R. “Goody” Goodboe SEAL (ret.) spent 32 years in service to his country. As his legacy, and in order to help ensure the continued vitality of the United States military, intelligence and state communities, Raised for Honor (RFH) seeks to support and encourage individuals who have the desire to…

Byron is a musician, composer, entrepreneur, CrossFit Coach and good friend. Here we talk about his journey in the CrossFit space and how it has impacted other areas.

This episode picks up at the Erez Crossing, where episode 4 ended. We are about to lanuch a recovery mission to bring back the bodies of our fallen team mates.

This episode discusses the Hamas attack on my Team mates on October 15, 2003.

This episode talks about our missions in the Gaza Strip 20 years ago. Then, Hamas was a shadow of it's current self, working to undermine the Palestinian Authority and get their fingers deeper and deeper in to Palestinian leadership.

Team make-up, training at the Crucible, Landing in Tel Aviv, The Duke, First mission to Gaza.