This is a special episode for me. James Hobart was the head coach at my CF Level 1 Seminar a few years back. I remember that experience so vividly and James had a huge part to do with that. It was an honour to reconnect with him after following his journey since then.

James is an eight-year CrossFit Games veteran (3 individuals, 5 teams). And he’s the only athlete to have competed on two different Affiliate Cup Champion teams. Beyond his athletic success, he is very down to earth and has a gift of being able to teach.

CrossFit is just a medium for him to express that.

I wanted to know about things like what goes into prepping for a kickass seminar? How do you give feedback to people with more experience than you? How did you train for the Games on pretty much two meals a day?!

We also talk about why training has a purpose beyond just competition and how he is filling up this new space with some exciting endeavors. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did.

Show Notes:

• (8:00) – Law school to Reebok to CF HQ
• (16:10) – Perspective on adversity from traveling
• (19:02) – Competing
• (21:10) – Coaching
• (24:20) – Flow state when connecting with others
• (25:30) – Prepping for the delivery of a seminar
• (31:20) – Giving feedback to people with more experience than you
• (36:20) – Filling the void and why training has a purpose beyond the competition

👋🏽  Connect with James:

Website: http://reebokcrossfitone.com
Instagram: @jameshobart

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