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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Henry's Instagram

Henry's i1uvit coaching bio

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

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.

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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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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen.

Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School. He is also an avid ultrarunner, having logged over 1,400 miles of running in 2023!

Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy".

In this Part 2 interview, we continue our conversation about

• His introduction to firefighting and wilderness firefighting.
• The process to becoming a wilderness firefighter.
• The various jobs he's done in fighting wildfires.
• The meaning behind some of his tattoos.
• The steps to become a Hotshot wilderness firefighter.
• HIs interest in running and ultrarunning.
• His races he's completed.
• His favorite books
• His favorite quotes
• Steps to overcoming adversity and suffering in our lives.
• and more!

I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, as much as I did interviewing him.

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CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

Lucas' Instagram

Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio

Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year)

Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next)

Beginners Guide to Ultrarunning

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This is part 1 of 2 of my interview with Lucas Petersen.

Lucas Petersen is a wildland firefighter, CrossFit coach for CrossFit i1uvit, former college football player and standout player in his high school years at Lynden High School.

Lucas is soft spoken, but has the intense eyes and personality that you know that he's a hard worker, high performer and definitely not a "list guy".

In this Part 1 interview, we talk about

• His formative years growing up in Lynden, Washington.
• His introduction to CrossFit and CrossFit i1uvit
• His standout years playing football and other sports for powerhouse Lynden Lions.
• His journey to college football at Central Washington University
• We touch on some of the injuries and challenges he's had to overcome
• and much more!

I've known Lucas for about 10 years, from the time he was a go-getter high school, all the way to know, as he's grown into a fantastic man, coach and firefighter. I know you'll love hearing from Lucas, 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.

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

Lucas' Instagram

Lucas' i1uvit coaching bio

Lucas "Central Washington football highlights (senior year)

Video of the Helena Hotshots (where Lucas is headed next)

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This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with Matt & Kaylee Lovelady. If you haven't heard part 1 then stop this and to that episode on the platform you're listening on.

Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more!

In this Part 2 interview, we talk about

• a 30 second elevator pitch for CrossFit
• how CrossFit might have fit in their college athletics, if they knew about it then
• CrossFit i1uvit kids camp (here's a link to more info & sign up early as it fills up fast!)
• Health benefits & examples of CrossFit helping people get healthy
• The importance of holding others to a standard
• and much more!

I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "the time Cragle got in trouble with Kaylee"!

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CrossFit i1uvit Kids camp (July 16, 2024 - August 15, 2024)

Video of The Bura family

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

Matt Instagram

Kaylee Instagram

Matt i1uvit coaching bio

Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio

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Matt & Kaylee Lovelady are married, co-owners of CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They, like many couples, are opposites that complement one another perfectly. They're a busy firefighter, strong woman who runs the day to day of i1uvit, former Division I college athletes and parents to Ripken and Rhylee and so much more!

In this Part 1 interview, we talk about how they first found CrossFit, some of their life journeys and how they met. We talked about their philosophies for running an affiliate and helping others get 1% better in their lives. We also talk finding a new challenge after leaving college athletics behind and more!

I've known Matt & Kaylee for over 10 years and we had a great time looking back on funny and meaningful stories, including "don't drop the barbell"!

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CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

CrossFit i1uvit Instagram

Matt Instagram

Kaylee Instagram

Matt i1uvit coaching bio

Kaylee i1uvit coaching bio

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The long awaited Episode 12 is finally here! This is part 2 of 2 of my interview with JT & Erica Thomsen.

IF YOU HAVEN'T LISTENED TO PART 1, THEN STOP AND GO LISTEN TO THAT EPISODE AND RETURN HERE WHEN YOU HAVE.

JT & Erica are coaches at CrossFit i1uvit, vibrant personalities & friends of the show. They are opposites that compliment one another perfectly. They're busy owners of a concrete sealing company, plant manager for a huge greenhouse, a UPS driver, an artist and more!

In this Part 2 interview, JT, Erica and I continue to talk about how they found functional fitness, how they found each other, their journey together of dating & married life and more. We talk further about new business ventures, art, world records and we even find out a few areas they love about each other & perhaps would love for each other to change. Through it all, we laughed & learned with each other.

I hope you enjoy this second part of the interview, as much as I did. Sit back, grab a drink and enjoy this conversation with Cragle.

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JT Fine Art Instagram

SealTeam LLC Instagram

CrossFit i1uvit (Lynden, WA)

JT Instagram

Erica Instagram

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