Crossfit Grandview Podcast

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 new to the gym or just want to stay in the loop, this episode is loaded with all the key dates and details you won’t want to miss.

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 training, food, and performance!#CrossFitGrandview #GrandviewBarbell #PowerHour #CrossFitPodcast #ColumbusFitness #Powerlifting #CrossFitCommunity #StrengthTraining #Nutrition #MarineVeteran

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 valuable part of both our community and our team. She’s an incredible resource, an amazing athlete, and simply a great addition to the crew.Tune in to get to know Kelsey—you won’t want to miss this one!

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 in the region, training some of the best amateur and professional fighters around. He’s also been my boxing coach since 2019—helping me make a successful comeback to the sport at 40 years old in 2022.Chad brings amazing insights, wild stories, and a wealth of experience from an exciting life in boxing. The best part? You can actually train with him and learn boxing right here in our gym!

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 shifting gears and training for one of the most mentally and physically demanding challenges of his life. We get into the training, the event itself, and what it really means to push your limits.This one’s all about grit, and showing up for the next big thing — even after life throws you a curveball.

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 episode and beyond means the world.Tune in for a raw and real discussion that reminds us why this community is so much more than just fitness.

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 #CrossFitCouple #GrandviewFam

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 & conditioning junkies — just wait until you hear his combine stats:• 4.4 40-yard dash• 27 reps at 225• Nearly an 11' broad jump...all post-Achilles surgery.This one’s a must-listen — Master is still in elite shape and has the mindset to match!

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, knowledge, and plenty of laughs—this one’s packed with actionable takeaways and lighthearted moments. One of the sharpest guests we’ve had on the show, Dr. Mattie delivers tons of insight you can immediately apply to your own training!

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 not going to want to miss this one — a true testament to what’s possible with consistency, community, and a love for training.

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 with you.

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 strategies, and more. This was a fun, insightful interview you won’t want to miss!

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-earned wisdom on recovery, nutrition, training, sleep, and managing stress.This is hands down one of the best conversations we’ve had since launching the podcast 7 years ago—you don’t want to miss it.

This week we’re joined by longtime member Craig Luehrs, who shares how staying fit at CrossFit Grandview powers his passion for adventure—from kite surfing and diving the Great Barrier Reef to running sub-1:30 half marathons and competing in the 2024 Age Group Quarterfinals. At 41, Craig is proof that consistency pays off and that fitness can unlock a life full of challenges, travel, and growth.#CrossFitGrandview #CFGVPodcast #LiveFully #MastersAthlete #FitnessJourney #Quarterfinals2024 #AdventureReady

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we’re joined by our youngest guest ever — last year’s #2 in the 16-17 Girls Division at the CrossFit Games, Elsie Larson! ⁠Now part of our Level 2 training crew, Elsie shares what it was like growing up with 6 siblings, training full-time as a gymnast, and where she’s headed next in her CrossFit career. Don’t miss it! ⁠⁠

In this week’s episode of the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we’re joined by Head Level 2 Coach Drake Stephens to break down the gym’s historic performance in the 2025 CrossFit Open. We highlight some major wins from this season and talk through what made this year so special for our crew.From there, we shift focus to the upcoming Semifinals, where 13 of our athletes have officially qualified! We also touch on the Syndicate Crown competition in Tennessee, where one of our teams will be throwing down.To wrap things up, we dive into "The Challenge" — our very first in-house competition coming this May. With both Pairs and Teams of 4 divisions, it’s designed to give athletes (especially those who used to compete at Regionals or Quarterfinals) another shot at live competition.It’s a shorter episode, but we cover a lot — enjoy!

Episode 139 is here, and we’re talking with Coach, former Ohio State gymnast, and rising CrossFit competitor Kali Schierl! From growing up in a powerhouse family of six siblings, fit parents, and three national-level wrestling brothers to making her mark in CrossFit competition, Kali shares her incredible journey.You won’t want to miss this one! Tune in now! #CrossFitGrandview #GrandviewPodcast #CrossFit #FromGymnastToCrossFit

This week on the CrossFit Grandview Podcast, we sit down with our newest full-time coach, Jordan Reichert! From his time as an Army Ranger to discovering CrossFit and training throughout his military career, Jordan shares his journey, his passion for coaching, and his pursuit of becoming an elite CrossFit Games athlete.Don’t miss this chance to get to know Jordan and hear his incredible story!

This week, we catch up with Pete Merkle—a CrossFit Grandview OG who’s been training with us since 2012! Pete is a familiar face in All-Levels CrossFit and Power Hour, but he’s also had a huge impact behind the scenes, helping us secure our locations (and quite literally saving the gym during COVID).We dive into behind the scenes real estate, his training, how he stays strong & consistent into his 40s, and his mindset on goal setting. Don’t miss it! #CrossFitGrandview #CFGPodcast #FitnessConsistency #GrandviewBarbell #Episode137