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Had the honor of doing a podcast with my friends @jasongrubb_fitness and @rstevenson26

We discussed getting sober, Mental health, and Crossfit.

@jasongrubb_fitness has decided to publicly talk about our relationship but please remember that’s his choice. Anyone can reach out for help and anything we discuss or referrals made are completely confidential.

You don’t need to sit in silence… families, there’s more you can do to help then you think...

Check it out on the Jason Grubb YouTube channel.

#mentalhealthawareness #crossfit

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“Row for Rich”. 33 min AMRAP
1 person rows 700m at a time while 2
people work
50-box jumps 24/20
50-jumping pull ups
50-kb swings 35/24
50-lunges
50-k2e
50-push press 45#/35#
50-ab mat sit-ups
50-wall balls
50- burpees
50-DU’s

This workout is done annually @cfnewalbany

They continue to support me in all of my cancer journeys and have been instrumental in my recovery.

I was diagnosed with cancer on October 22, 2019, with head and neck sarcoma, Cancer 1. I underwent 33 radiation treatments and 7 chemotherapy treatments. I became a survivor of Cancer 1 in September 2024.
In the summer of 2024, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, Cancer 2, and had my prostate removed in August 2024. While recovering from surgery, I had a cyst removed from my right cheek in November 2024. After examination and testing, it was determined to be facial carcinoma, Cancer 3.

Following the removal of both my prostate and the facial cyst, doctors determined that cancer remained in the surgical margins. As a result, I simultaneously underwent radiation therapy for both my prostate cancer and facial carcinoma, receiving 34 and 30 radiation treatments, respectively. For those keeping count, that brings my total to 97 radiation treatments.

I became the first cancer patient at The James to receive Proton and Photon radiation treatments simultaneously.
I will become a survivor of Cancers 2 and 3 in March 2030.

Personal Statement: "CrossFit New Albany has helped me in so many ways to continually beat cancer. From the incredible community to the health benefits of working out, it has been an important part of my journey. #fcancer”

Milestones
October 22, 2019 – 1st cancer diagnosis (Cancer 1)
January 7, 2020 – 1st bell ring
August 28, 2024 – Prostate removal surgery
November 4, 2024 – Facial carcinoma diagnosed (Cancer 3)
February 4, 2025 – First radiation treatment for Cancers 2 and 3
March 21, 2025 – Completed radiation treatments for prostate cancer and facial carcinoma

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Seven consecutive CrossFit Games Masters titles. That sentence is easy to write and impossible to do alone.

Gina, thank you for supporting this life, carrying the pieces people do not see, and living inside a lifestyle that asks a lot from everyone around it. I could not do this without you.

To my kids: hearing your voices in the crowd will never get old. I love having you there. I love that you get to see all of this up close. Pretty fun, isn’t it?

To the guys I train with in Birmingham: from the 25-year-olds to the 50-year-olds, y’all push me every day. Training is better, harder, and a lot more fun with good people around. I love training with you guys.

To my team at @bolderathlete and every Bolder Athlete who was at the Games: thank you. I love seeing this community show up, whether you are competing on the floor, helping someone get into Normatec boots, filming behind the scenes, or just building someone else up.

You all represent what Bolder is really about: helping Masters athletes keep expressing their fullest potential.

@rstevenson26 my friend and podcast co-host, thank you for showing up with a smile under every circumstance. It matters.

And thank you to @crossfit for creating the training methodology that changed my life, and to @crossfitgames for providing the stage to perform on.

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What a blast today! Honoring LT Patrick Murphy Navy Seal. Thank to all serving our country. Thank you @coachtomrini

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This past Saturday, our Black Flag Strength & Conditioning crew took on the Grit Gauntlet—and what a day it was.

With the help of our friends at @sisu_sauna and @revivespacollective, we welcomed not only our own members but athletes from across Northeast Ohio to share in something bigger than just a workout.

There were laughs, high fives, a whole lot of sweat—and even more connection.

This is what fitness is all about. Different backgrounds, different levels… all coming together for a common purpose: to challenge ourselves, support each other, and enjoy the process.

We’re incredibly grateful for this community and the energy everyone brought.

Huge THANK YOU to @peternelsonii @amyperez1809 @chrissy.lmt @bellabuilt_ for helping make the day so special 🙏

#BlackFlagStrong #GritGauntlet #CommunityDriven #StrongerTogether #EndureAndEvolve

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Yesterday was one of those grassroots moments you don’t forget. 🔥

The Grit Gauntlet at @blackflagstrong. Four 12-minute AMRAPs, two minutes of rest in between, it was an absolute brawl.

Full workout on slide two if you want to give it a go.
The energy in that room was something you cannot replicate.

Cold plunge and sauna after. Because of course. 💁‍♀️

Huge thank you to @amyperez1809 for organizing, the @sisu_sauna team for showing up, @coachtomrini and Black Flag for hosting, @revivespacollective for the recovery work, and every single person who showed up and embodied what SISU means.

Next workout is this Saturday from 6:30-7:30a for Hogsback Run Club // Session 1 in prep for @hellonhogsback 🐗

📸 @colesarvermedia

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The 2026 Masters season is officially here, and the calendar is more packed than ever. 🗓️ From the CrossFit Open to the new semifinal structure and major events like Wodapalooza, we’re breaking down everything you need to know to plan your year.

We also dive into the technical side of qualifiers and backfilling to make sure you don’t miss your shot. Listen to the latest episode of Masters in Motion to get your 2026 roadmap ready. 🎧

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At Black Flag Strength & Conditioning, every class has purpose.
 Every minute of every hour is accounted for so you can get the most out of your training.

Our coaching team builds intentional, progressive, and science-driven programming designed specifically for our community—never random, never thrown together, and never “variation for the sake of variation.”

Whether you’re in Strength & Conditioning, EnduroFit, or PowerBuilding Class, each session follows a structured plan built for long term results, sustainability, true functionality (and its transfer into every day life) and real progress.

Come experience the Black Flag Difference for yourself.
 Try a full week of training for just $7 — link in bio.

#BlackFlagStrength #BlackFlagFam #TrainWithPurpose #ClevelandFitness

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💪 Two decades of endurance. A lifetime of joy.

CrossFit legend Val Voboril joins Jason and Rick to talk about durability, joy, and finding your “why” in sport.

This episode is all about balancing intensity with fun, community, and longevity in training.

🎧 Listen now on Masters of Motion!

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A great conversation with @jasongrubb_fitness diving into the @magiccity.games Semifinal and what’s ahead.

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@rstevenson26 crushing semifinals.

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We’re entering the Keystone Cycle — nine weeks designed to connect everything you’ve built this year.

Sustainable pacing. Refined movement. Controlled effort.

This is where repeatable power is made — not just intensity.
🔥 Prepping the foundation for the 2026 season
💪 Elite Track: building toward the 2025 Legends Championship
💥 Starts October 13th
🔗 Join us inside Bolder Athlete

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