In this episode of the Movement for Life podcast, hosts JR Jaquay and Kolby Krystofik interview two special guests, Miki Shelton and Debbie Krystofik, who are both semi-finalists in the CrossFit Games. Miki and Debbie share their history in sports and how they got into CrossFit. They discuss their upcoming semi-finals and their approach to the competition. The hosts also talk about their own recent fitness activities, including JR's participation in an Olympic lifting meet and Kolby's surfing and pickleball games. In this conversation, Debbie and Miki, two masters athletes, discuss their experiences in CrossFit and the challenges they face. They talk about the importance of having fun and not taking the competition too seriously. They also touch on the video review process and the need for masters athletes to be held to the same standards as other athletes. Both Debbie and Miki emphasize the importance of integrity and following the standards in their workouts. They also discuss the feedback they receive from others and the misconceptions people have about CrossFit. Overall, they inspire and encourage others to pursue fitness at any age.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction of Miki Shelton and Debbie Krystofik
15:58 History in Sports and Journey to CrossFit
19:34 Approaching Competitions with Fun and Integrity
22:40 Discussion on Video Review Process
29:36 The Challenges and Rewards of Being Masters Athletes in CrossFit
29:57 The Importance of Community and Support in the Fitness Journey
36:12 Breaking Misconceptions and Barriers for Older Individuals in Fitness
40:12 The Joy and Fulfillment of Training CrossFit
CrossFit, semi-finals, competition, sports, fitness, Olympic lifting, surfing, pickleball, CrossFit, masters athletes, competition, video review process, integrity, standards, feedback, misconceptions, fitness