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Kate Brownell

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This one meant more. ❤️

Stepping onto the HYROX floor with my wife and my best friend wasn’t just another race… it was a reflection of what marriage really looks like.

People love to say relationships are 50/50… but the truth is, they’re not.

Some days you’re carrying 70 because your partner only has 30.
Some days it flips.
But what matters is that together—you always show up as 100.

And that’s exactly what this weekend felt like. 🫶🏼

Pushing when it hurt because I knew she was counting on me.
Digging deeper because quitting wasn’t an option—not just for me, but for us.
Leaning into each other’s strengths, compromising throughout the race, and stepping up in the moments the other needed it most.

That’s marriage.
That’s partnership.
That’s trust.

Having someone by your side who truly understands who you are at your core - that meant more than any finishing time ever could.

We didn’t just compete - we showed up for each other in real time, under pressure, with nothing to hide behind.

And I couldn’t be more proud of what we did out there—together. Because at the end of the day, it’s never about going 50/50…
it’s about giving everything you have, so the person next to you never has to question if you’re all in.

Beyond proud of @coleyyy.24 for finishing this race the way she did. Anyone who knows me knows I’m not the easiest person to be partners with especially when I know the potential we can and will have. Sorry I kept you in zone 5 for 1:11 min mama 😘 I love you to the moon and back!

Some notable stats from Friday 🔥
Top 1.2% overall functionally
Top 4% overall
29 of 2088 in our age group
84 overall in women’s doubles
5th in row
16th in pull
100 unbroken wall balls
Damn proud of us! ❤️🔐

#fitness #hyrox #hyroxdoubles #trainer #hyroxclub taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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6 months ago

Every race brings new lessons, new challenges, and new opportunities to grow. 📈

Heading to ATL for my first relay and doubles, my plane took off at 7… only to be diverted to another airport for “safety precautions.” I stayed calm, hopeful I’d still make it in time to compete — but life had other plans. I missed my relay. Bummed for myself, but so proud of my team for taking first overall, I shifted focus to my next event: my first mixed doubles the next morning.

Kevin sent me a coin that said, “Don’t let the hard days win.” That hit deep. That became my anchor.

The next morning, everything felt calm — no chaos, no nerves, just focus. My partner and I had never trained together, never raced together, and I’d never done doubles before. But we trusted each other, had the same goal and purpose, and we went all in. Our goal was 1:05. We crossed the line at 1:01 which was a PR for both of us — landing us second in our age group and tenth overall. 🥳

Here’s what I learned:
✨ You can’t control the chaos, but you can control your composure.
✨ Every setback opens space for something unexpected.
✨ Trust can be built fast when you share the same purpose.
✨ Preparation pays off, even when the plan changes.
✨ Resilience is quiet strength.

Grateful for the lessons, the people, and the reminder that sometimes the detours lead to your best performances.

Couldn’t have asked for a better partner @bubblestheclowne ! Thanks for trusting me to get it done with you and helping me get my first flag! 🙏🏽

And shoutout to my number one fan and photographer for making the 24 hour trip! I love you @coleyyy.24 ❤️

#fyp #hyrox #hyroxworld #hyroxamerica #mixeddoubles #personaltrainer #athlete #girlswholift #fitnessmotivation #resilience taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a year ago

Somehow, I completely missed my 5-year anniversary of opening @resultsbasedfitness , but looking back, it’s hard to believe how far this journey of being an entrepreneur has come. ✋🏽

Five years ago, I took a leap of faith, unsure of what the future would hold, but knowing one thing for certain—I wanted to create a space where people could push their limits, build confidence, and become the strongest versions of themselves. 🙏🏽

As I reflect on the past five years, I’m overwhelmed with gratitude for every single person who has walked through these doors. 🙌🏽

Whether we worked together for online training, you came for a drop-in class, a month, or have been with me since the beginning, you have played a role in shaping RBF into what it is today. 🫶🏼

You’ve trusted me with your goals, your struggles, and your wins. You’ve shown up for yourself, put in the work, and created a community that is so much more than just a gym—it’s a family. 💙

To those who took a chance on me when I was just starting out on my own, to those who continue to show up day after day, and to those who have supported RBF in any way—I cannot thank you enough. This gym would be nothing without the incredible people who make it what it is. 🥹

Here’s to five years of growth, resilience, and transformations! 💪🔥

Enjoy this little #reel of some incredible people I’ve had the pleasure of working with both online and in person. 💪🏽

#fyp #fitness #personaltrainer #fitnessmotivation #girlswholift #onlinetraining #onlinetrainer #lgbt #fiveyears #anniversary #gym #lifechanger #fitnesslifestyle taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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2 years ago

HYROX Washington DC — 1st PRO SOLO 🇺🇸

Not going to lie, I felt a little imposter syndrome walking into that tunnel. Being surrounded by some of the best athletes in the world and everyone was looking absolutely ripped and shredded 😅 it was intimidating and definitely made me question whether I was a little too ambitious signing up for Pro.

I always said I wouldn’t race Pro until I earned a flag in the Open… but we all know how hard it is to even get a ticket nowadays 🙃 A few months ago I saw a Pro spot available for DC and said here we go.

Every race teaches you something. This time I learned not to tie your shoes so tight that your feet go numb and you have to stop mid race to loosen and retie them. 🤦🏼‍♀️

Despite that, I finished my first Pro Solo in 1:13:39, PR’d, and beat both of my open times — all while taking on the heavier Pro weights. A little icing on the cake finishing 21st in my age group and 62nd overall! 💪🏽

The biggest lesson though was looks aren’t everything and you belong in the rooms that intimidate you. Don’t count yourself out based on what everyone around you looks like or how good you think they are.

Sign up. Take the chance. You might just surprise yourself. 👊🏽

Shoutout to the best wife and cheerleader @coleyyy.24 !! Another race, another city, another memory with you ❤️

#fyp #hyrox #athlete #trainer taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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20 days ago

Happy 6th Birthday to my Chasey Boy and now Daddy! 🐾

6 years of my favorite shotgun rider, the best CEO of RBF, my ride or die road trip passenger, professional ball fetcher, swimming fanatic, and the sweetest boy who loves his human friends more than any dog I know. 🥹

You’ve been by my side through so many adventures, milestones, long days, and early mornings. You somehow always let mama dress you in silly outfits and never complain. You bring so much joy to not just our family but all of your gym friends and anyone you meet on our adventures! 💙

Here’s to more car rides, gym days, swims, farm adventures, road trips, endless games of fetch, and all the treats you deserve. I love you forever and ever my first baby boy.🎂 taken in Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a month ago

This week feels so bittersweet. We only have a few days left with these babies before they start heading off to their forever homes.🥹🐾

8 weeks of watching the most perfect little puppies grow. 8 weeks of chaos, love, laughter, and memories I’ll never forget. I’ve never cleaned up so much poop or done so much laundry in my entire life but I wouldn’t trade a second of it. ❤️

Raising 11 puppies isn’t for the weak! The days felt long but the weeks absolutely flew by in the blink of an eye. Watching their little personalities develop, seeing them grow, and loving them from the moment they were born has been such a special experience. 🫶🏼

And Rem Rem gets the MVP award for being the absolute BEST mama from day one. She made it look easy and loved her babies so much. 🤍

My heart definitely isn’t ready to say goodbye to these little babies, but I’m so excited for all the love and adventures waiting for them. 🐶🤍

#puppies #puppylove #puppiesofinstagram #love taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a month ago

5 years married. 8 years together. 🫶🏼

It’s choosing each other through every season. Growing together, supporting each other’s dreams, laughing through the chaos, working through the hard days, and building a life that feels completely our own.

When I look back at the last 8 years it’s crazy to think about how many memories we’ve made, how much we’ve experienced, and everything we’ve built side by side. And somehow it still feels like we’re just getting started. 😘

Happy 5th anniversary @coleyyy.24 !! Here’s to everything we’ve built together and all the memories still waiting for us. I love doing life with you. ❤️ by @kateblifts

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a month ago

My first ever solo DEKA mile & doubles DEKA strong! I went in with zero expectation - just to compete, see what it was all about, and have fun with the @resultsbasedfitness fam 🏃🏼‍♀️💪🏽

Deka Mile Results:
🥇 1st in my Age Group
🏆 2nd Female Overall
⏱️ 22:39

Then it was doubles with @coleyyy.24 and after our HYROX debut, I needed redemption… and I got it. 😂

Nicole had basically no training for this and still absolutely crushed it. We finished in 13:11 (4th) and had a blast doing it together. ❤️💪

The best part of the weekend was the RBF crew! Everyone was pushing limits, stepping up, and supporting each other all day.

Proud of my performance. Proud of my wife. Proud of this crew. 🖤🔥

#fyp #deka #hybridathlete #athlete #personaltrainer taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a month ago

Sunday Funday with the best fit fam around! 🔥💪

Our crew competed in our first @deka.fit competition at @underdog.fitness.gym and I couldn’t be more proud of every single person! Everyone put up some AMAZING numbers, pushed themselves outside their comfort zones, and gave it everything they had in the blazing sun! ☀️💪🏽

But the best part wasn’t the times or the numbers. It was the support, encouragement, and community within our fit family. Watching everyone cheer each other on, celebrate each other’s wins, and push each other to the finish line was incredible to watch and be a part of. ❤️

Today wasn’t about being the fastest or strongest. It was about showing up, challenging yourself, proving that you can do hard things, and realizing just how capable you are.

So proud of this crew and the community we continue to build at RBF. 💛🖤💪

First one in the books, definitely not the last!

#fyp #community #deka #fitnessmotivation #fitfamily taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a month ago

STRONGER. CONFIDENT. UNSTOPPABLE. 💪🔥

Over the last 3 weeks, these girls have made incredible progress improving their running mechanics, body control, strength, confidence, explosiveness, and power.

But this program is about more than getting stronger. It’s about teaching these young athletes how to move with purpose, trust their bodies, push beyond their comfort zones, and build the confidence to take their performance to the next level. 🚀

We have ONE more week with this incredible group, and we couldn’t be more proud of how far they’ve come! There is still a chance to get your daughter involved - dm me for details!

Another Stronger, Confident & Unstoppable program will be coming soon 👀

💥 Don’t miss your chance to get your daughter involved and help her become a stronger, more confident, more powerful athlete and person! Spots are limited!

#fyp #athlete #girlpower #confidence #strong taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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a month ago

Took the 70’s for a ride this morning 😤

Strength gains going 🆙
Muscle mass going 🆙
Keep showing 🆙
Consistency always wins. 🔥

#fyp #fitness #strengthtraining #strongisthenewskinny #arms taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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2 months ago

Lifts lately ⚒️🏋🏼‍♀️

“Chat, put a motivational quote on these photos.” 🔥🫡

#fyp #motivationalquotes #fitnessmotivation #quote #lift taken in South Glastonbury, Connecticut by @kateblifts

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2 months ago