A podcast for CrossFitters and competitive athletes who want to train smarter, perform under pressure, and stay healthy. Hear real stories and strategies from Games athletes, coaches, and leaders in the fitness space.

Brute Strength Podcast
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A podcast for CrossFitters and competitive athletes who want to train smarter, perform under pressure, and stay healthy. Hear real stories and strategies from Games athletes, coaches, and leaders in the fitness space.
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September 18, 2026
FROM INJURED TO 2ND FITTEST ON EARTH | Emma Lawon and Nicole Torres On The Road Back From Injury
<p>A bulging disc at L5 took Emma Lawson off the 2025 CrossFit Open floor and forced her to rebuild from the ground up.In this episode of the Brute Training Podcast, Emma sits down with Nicole Torres to walk through the reality of her comeback and what it looked like, felt like, and took to get to where she is now. They cover what the injury felt like in training, the decision to sit the season out, how they programmed around pain instead of through it, and what it took to get Emma back on the competition floor for the World Fitness Project.We get into:-The moment the back went and why it was ignored at first-What a real rehab plan looks like for a Games-level athlete-How to train hard without blowing up the same tissue again-The mental side of watching a season slip while everyone else keeps competing-The lessons Emma and Nicole would give any athlete currently stuck in the “I should be able to push through this” phaseIf you’ve ever been injured, coached someone through one, or you’re trying to come back without rushing the process, this one is for you.Brute Redmond Code <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRkw4QTRxR2NIeUZMN0syU29FQzMyTXxBTl9pYzRkMVVQVnRPcktMSEI0ZjNxMkZPbWxuc1pmZWI0Qm9zRzlQV3BPWEFZMm1ZdW5rMWc5OWg5OV85U3RuNi1SdXh4NElMbVV0VVdoU3UtdWNrUHV4akpCY0dkbkx4aW5K&q=https%3A%2F%2Fliving.redmond.com%2Fdiscount%2FBRUTE%3Fredirect%3D%252Fcollections%252Fall-eligable-for-affiliate-discount&v=y1kYozxrt54" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://living.redmond.com/discount/B...</a>Which Program Is Best For You: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRkh3dUxld3U2VFZiNVppbklCZHNGVnxBTl9pYzRkb2tPNlF5TFJwZFc0U043X3JHZExiTk83MmUyS0x0ektrbGxTaGNoTXdXUkFJbGF5am9YZWE1MWdQd09YWkNXR25HUDRaaG42NTQ3LUNiQzBIZ0Rkck1od0x6VEVT&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brutestrengthtraining.com%2Fquiz%2F&v=y1kYozxrt54" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.brutestrengthtraining.com...</a></p>

September 14, 2026
Identifying & Attacking Weaknesses | The Brute Brief
<p>You’re probably not as “bad” at that movement as you think; you’re just avoiding the real weakness or training the wrong things. Comment the one thing you hope never shows up in a workout and how you plan to attack it going forward. </p><p>The fastest way to improve isn’t chasing what you’re already good at, but getting honest about the limiter that keeps showing up on your scorecard.</p><p>If your engine is huge but your strength lags, stop pretending it doesn’t matter.</p><p>If you’re strong but die after 12 minutes, that’s not a personality trait. That’s data.</p><p>The goal isn’t to become someone else. It’s to raise your floor without losing your best weapons.</p><p>Training partners help too - not because you need to beat them every day, but because they reveal what’s possible.Maybe that’s the whole game.Brute Redmond Code <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljRlZYVF9PempCbjRpYVlOSUNTcGlCcnxBTl9pYzRkYU8zLWZyWEo2dHpZLUhNYzNpSXJOTWNFVV9EaU40Q0ZfOVdzR2h4aFhRbVdqWjhqV2dsQzZzeFQtNHpwZHotXzN4ekFadG04WnpCenh2WkMwdXlUZzc4cjh3RjBu&q=https%3A%2F%2Fliving.redmond.com%2Fdiscount%2FBRUTE%3Fredirect%3D%252Fcollections%252Fall-eligable-for-affiliate-discount&v=g_z6eZAng50" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://living.redmond.com/discount/B...</a>Which Program Is Best For You: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUZZTVljSEpiY1AyYzlYRF93ZEFLaE5qME42UHxBTl9pYzRkRjNVcnRRdndkNTRHUFhQSGw0NS0wdnJIZ3RRVFJ3RHFFY2s1RWYzaVktdjZvc1JlMk94UGRaN1NCMzY0UlNNd3ZnemgxN0h4M3JvZXhvNzZ1SC1pVUFFVEdNVldP&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brutestrengthtraining.com%2Fquiz%2F&v=g_z6eZAng50" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.brutestrengthtraining.com...</a></p>

September 10, 2026
Pat Vellner: Closing The Chapter | BRUTE TRAINING PODCAST
<p>In this episode, Pat Vellner shares insights on his career, early retirement, injury recovery, and future plans, offering valuable lessons on resilience, mindset, and life after sports.</p><p><br></p><p>Expect to discover:</p><ul><li>How to navigate the mental hurdles of injury and retirement without losing your identity as an athlete.</li><li>The surprising peace that can come from circumstances beyond your control.</li><li>Strategies to stay motivated and maintain a positive mindset during challenging times.</li><li>Insights into the psychology of performance and how to cope with setbacks in any competitive field.</li><li><br></li></ul><p>This episode is not just for athletes; it’s for anyone facing unexpected life changes or grappling with their own limits. Vellner's story illustrates the universal struggle of letting go and finding strength in vulnerability. </p><p><br></p>
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