Podcast Episodes

VNR #256: Fitness in the Real World, NOT the Gym.

Episode 256

-Most of us work physically harder in the gym than we do in the real world.
-The workouts we do in the gym ideally allow us to do difficult things out…

8 hours ago

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VNR #255: Help! I’m an exhausted 50 year old with 2 kids.

Episode 255

-Joel is a 50 year old dad with 2 kids. He works from home full time & he is EXHAUSTED.
-He works out at his local gym at 5am five times a week.
-His s…

1 week ago

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VNR #254: Annie Thorisdottir

Episode 254

-Annie Thorisdottir is widely known for being a Two time Champion at the CrossFit Games. She is also much more than that.
-In this episode Pat talks w…

2 weeks ago

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VNR #253: We got our CFL1 20 years ago…reflections & thoughts.

Episode 253

-20 years ago Pat & Adrian did not know each other, but they attended the same CrossFit Level 1 seminar.
-With two decades in the rearview mirror they…

3 weeks ago

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VNR #252: 72 Hours with NO FOOD!

Episode 252

-Pat decided to do a 72-hour fast.
-During this time he only consumed water, black coffee & sea salt.
-Pat discusses why he chose to do this, how he fe…

1 month ago

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VNR #251: 2025 CrossFit Games, 5th Place in 70+ Division

Episode 251

-Pat Wynne placed 5th at the 2025 CrossFit Games in the 70+ Division.
-While she did not participate in athletics growing up, she has always been comp…

1 month ago

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VNR 250: De-load Weeks, Rest Days & Time Off.

Episode 250

What do you do for rest? Do you take Deload weeks? Do you prefer Active Recovery or Full Recovery? Do you take time completely off from training? Pat…

1 month, 1 week ago

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VNR #249: Effective Goal Setting for the New Year!

Episode 249

2026 is finally here & lots of people will make goals around health & fitness. What are some good goals to focus on? What steps can be taken to help …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

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VNR #284: How To Return To Training After A Major Injury

-A VNR listener fractured their spine a few months ago.
-This injury did not happen in the gym.
-They want to return to working out, but they are scare…

1 month, 3 weeks ago

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VNR #247: Can you be “Fit & Fluffy”?

Episode 247

-In this episode multiple topics are covered in a “quick fire” format.
-Does working out in public bother you? 
-Favorite finisher or accessory?
-Thumbs…

2 months ago

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