On Episode 224 of CrossFit Radio, host Justin Judkins interviewed Reebok CrossFit Games qualifiers Heather Welsh and Chase Daniels. This episode was webcast live at 6 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, May 16, 2012.
The WOW (Workout of the Week) is from SPC CrossFit in Kent, Ohio.
21 toes-to-bars
165-lb. back squat, 15 reps
9 wall climbs
165-lb. back squat, 15 reps
21 toes-to-bars
6:32 Heather Welsh placed third at the Central East Regional and punched her first ticket to the Reebok CrossFit Games. She came on the show and spoke about what it feels like to accomplish her goal. She described her athletic background and how she found CrossFit, and she said it was very helpful to train with 2010 Games champ Graham Holmberg day in and day out. She explained how she’ll prepare for the Games and gave advice to other women who have a goal of qualifying.
31:28 Chase Daniels placed first at the South East Regional, and he shared his opinion of the programming for the Open and the Regionals. He described his biggest takeaways from the Regional competition and explained what adjustments he’ll make to his training leading up to the Games. He talked about competing at the 2011 Reebok CrossFit Games and how he’s changed and grown as an athlete since then.
50min 35sec