This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Henry & Kelsey Lawrance.

Henry is a Information Technology professional by day and an avid mountainbike rider and skier during his free time. He is also a CrossFit i1uvit coach and all-around great guy!

Kelsey is a lawyer, who found a great job planning events for some organizations in Whatcom County, including a recent stint as a planner for the Bellingham Bells baseball team.

We sat down and talked about their:

• early lives
• college
• meeting one another
• their marriage tip
• moving the Washington
• and about winning a lottery spot in the Leadville 100 MTB race this past summer.
• and much more!

We had a blast talking for over 1 1/2 hours and this is the first part of that interview.

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CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

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From CrossFit to Leadville 100 - Great interview between Henry & Dr.. Amar Parekh

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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson.

If you haven't listened the part 1, then stop this audio and go to the following link and listen to part 1 first, https://youtu.be/AyqVxq-5e3k?si=vSMmAgH9nyd4bT0c

Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School.

Mitch isn't the loudest person in a room, but his demeanor, presence and quiet confidence certainly speak loudly of him as a competitor and man.

In this Part 2 interview, we talk about

• His formative years growing up second oldest in a large family.
• Playing sports at Coupeville then Lynden High School.
• Moving from a small town to a bigger town where he knew almost no one.
• Going from being the top player on the field to not starting much at all.
• Going through disappointments and how he rebounds.
• and much more!

I've known Mitch for about 23 years, from the time he was an 8 year old playing in the backyard his cousins and my son, all the way to now, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and mentor to so many athletes & fitness enthusiasts who want to just get healthier. I know you'll love hearing from Mitch, as much as I did interviewing him.

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Mitch's Games Athlete Profile

Mitch's Instagram

Mitch's i1uvit coaching bio

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

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This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Mitch Stevenson.

Mitch Stevenson is a CrossFit Games athlete (individual & team), CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college futbol (soccer for Americans) player for George Fox University and a standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School.

Mitch isn't the loudest person in a room, but his demeanor, presence and quiet confidence certainly speak loudly of him as a competitor and man.

In this Part 1 interview, we talk about

• The reason he didn't sign-up for the CrossFit Open (the first time in 11 years)
• The process of finding out about his medical ailment.
• The steps he's taking to following the doctor's orders of moving, but while managing the symptoms
• When you hear "no", but if you listen, there are so many other things to say "yes" to.
• Coaching other gym athletes & motivating them to reach quarterfinals and beyond
• Working with a talented, motivated teen athlete to reach the CrossFit Teen Games.
• New opportunities he previously couldn't pursue due to competitions & training.
• Commercial fishing with his father in law & the excitement of a new challenge.
• Reading
• and much more!

I've known Mitch for about 23 years, from the time he was an 8 year old playing in the backyard his cousins and my son, all the way to now, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and mentor to so many athletes & fitness enthusiasts who want to just get healthier. I know you'll love hearing from Mitch, as much as I did interviewing him.

Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this Conversation with Cragle. Click the links below and please consider sharing our page and podcast with others on your social media and in person with others.

Mitch's Games Athlete Profile

Mitch's Instagram

Mitch's i1uvit coaching bio

Pericarditis (from the Mayo Clinic)

Alina Blankers Athlete profile (from games.crossfit.com)

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

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