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Bolder Athlete Podcast

Josh Boonstra
Crossfit
Crossfit Games
Bolder Athlete
Legends Championship
Bolder
Crossfit Open
Keystone Cycle
Surge Cycle
Programming
Masters
MFC
Masters (crossfit Masters)
Strongman
Fittest Of the Coast
Masters Athletes
Bolder Athlete Podcast
Battery Work
Coast Guard
Carl Christensen
Shoulder Injury

Inspiring stories of strength, wisdom, resilience, and more, from within the masters community.

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In Episode #54 of the Bolder Athlete Podcast, Josh sits down with Chad Stewart, a longtime CrossFitter, Texas lineman, husband, father, and newly crowned CrossFit Games silver medalist. Chad shares the unlikely journey from one-hour-a-day workouts an... more

When Betty Hardin walked into her first CrossFit gym at age 60, she couldn't have imagined where the journey would lead. What began as a way to support a daughter navigating unimaginable loss became a path to healing, community, and eventually the Cr... more

In this episode of the Bolder Athlete Podcast, Josh Boonstra sits down with Bolder Athlete and 2026 CrossFit Games Champion Emma Leigh, winner of the Women's 50-54 division, to unpack the remarkable journey that took her from "just hoping to qualify"... more

A raw, insightful, and surprisingly hilarious conversation between two top‑10 CrossFit Games masters athletes who finally get the chance to sit down and actually talk.

Josh Boonstra and Kyle Ruth unpack everything—from curiosity‑driven training rab... more

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Chad Stewart
Master CrossFit athlete featured on the show
CrossFit, Bolder Athlete (as a member)
Episode: Transformed at 55. Chad Stewart's Three Simple Changes That Changed Everything | #54
Betty Hardin
Guest who shares her journey from tragedy to podium in CrossFit
CrossFit athlete (65+ division)
Episode: From Grief to the Games: Betty Hardin's Journey to the Podium | #53
Emma Leigh
CrossFit athlete who won the 50-54 division at the CrossFit Games (2024 or 2025 season context inferred)
CrossFit / athlete
Episode: Pressure, Perspective, and Becoming a CrossFit Games Champion with Emma Leigh | #52
Kyle Ruth
CrossFit coach, Masters competitor, podcaster
Bolder Athlete (as guest/co-host interactions were within the Bolder Athlete community)
Episode: Competing, Coaching, and Finding Perspective with Kyle Ruth | 51
Carrie Rieger
Elite CrossFit athlete, Masters competitor, stay-at-home mom from Lees Summit, Missouri
Bolder Athlete; CrossFit Games competitor
Episode: What It Takes: Living, Training, Thriving, with Carrie Rieger | #48
Dave Hippenstiel
CrossFit Masters athlete, dentist
Proven CrossFit, CrossFit Blue Light
Episode: Finding Purpose: Dave Hippensteel's Journey | #47
Andy Timm
CrossFit athlete, former gymnast, Masters competitor
Bolder Athlete
Episode: Breaking Through. Headed to the Games after 15 years, with Andy Timm | #47
Sarah Hayes
Gym owner, CrossFit affiliate founder, Masters athlete
Empire Fitness / CrossFit Madison (Madison, AL)
Episode: Building an Empire - On Grit, Leadership, and Positivity - with Sarah Hayes | #44
Gina Grubb
Gina Grubb, photographer and mother, wife of Jason Grubb, involved with Bolder Athlete
Bolder Athlete (family business)
Episode: Behind the Scenes With Gina Grubb: Heart of the Grubb Family #45

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From Grief to the Games: Betty Hardin's Journey to the Podium | #53
Q: How did the tragedy involving her family influence her CrossFit journey?
The death of her son-in-law in 2014 served as a catalyst for grief to become a motivating force that led to CrossFit as a form of healing and a new focus for the family, ultimately guiding them into a supportive community and new athletic pursuits.
From Grief to the Games: Betty Hardin's Journey to the Podium | #53
Q: What was Betty's athletic background before CrossFit, and how did she get into running and marathons?
Betty describes growing up with limited organized women's sports, discovering marathon training in her 40s, and qualifying for Boston after joining a Run/Walk team; she progressively shifted toward more structured training and eventually sought new challenges beyond running.
Pressure, Perspective, and Becoming a CrossFit Games Champion with Emma Leigh | #52
Q: What did it feel like to win?
The medal ceremony felt surreal and like it happened to someone else, but being crowned made her feel like a proper athlete and was an amazing, validating moment after a long season.
Pressure, Perspective, and Becoming a CrossFit Games Champion with Emma Leigh | #52
Q: What was your mindset going into the Games?
Her goal was to get to the Games and experience the 20th anniversary year, aiming to perform her best rather than focusing on winning, and she kept expectations tempered by recognizing the things she can control.
What It Takes: Living, Training, Thriving, with Carrie Rieger | #48
Q: How did you start in fitness and what led you to CrossFit?
I started with running and team sports, then moved into adventure racing and triathlons. My husband encouraged me to try CrossFit after seeing it on TV, and I quickly got hooked, moving from novice to elite athletic involvement over the years.

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This show centers on Masters-level CrossFit, fitness entrepreneurship, and personal longevity, with hosts and guests exploring high-performance training, aging athletes, and balancing sport with family and careers. Episodes tend to mix practical training insights, programming philosophy for Masters athletes, competition experiences, and behind-the-scenes looks at events like semis and the Games. A notable throughline is the emphasis on community, coaching, and sustainable longevity—often delivered through candid stories about injury, recovery, motivation, nutrition, and leadership in fitness businesses. Overall, it's a rich resource for athletes and coaches who want actionable training ideas, inspirational journeys, and a glimpse into the h... more

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2. Betty Hardin
3. Emma Leigh
4. Kyle Ruth
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6. Dave Hippenstiel
7. Andy Timm
8. Sarah Hayes

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