In this inspiring episode of the Comeback Athlete podcast, we sit down with Elijah Muhammad—athlete, coach, father, and leader—to unpack his incredible journey.

Raised in a poor community in Columbus, Ohio, Elijah found his way to Tennessee Tech, where chance encounters with legends like Dan Bailey and Rich Froning led him into the world of CrossFit. From there, he climbed to the CrossFit Games, competing at the sport’s highest level.

We go deep into topics that matter:
✅ How faith shaped his path and decisions
✅ The role of family in his drive for success
✅ Why fitness is a tool for personal and community transformation
✅ His mission today—teaching youth CrossFit classes to impact the next generation
✅ The importance of being present and intentional as a father

If you’re an athlete, a parent, or someone chasing purpose in your own journey, you won’t want to miss this conversation.

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In this episode of the Comeback Athlete Podcast, I sit down with Cheryl Brost, 3x CrossFit Games Champion and one of the most inspiring athletes in the sport. We talk about:

✅ Battling back from career-threatening injuries
✅ What it takes to train like a champion in your 40s and beyond
✅ The mindset shift needed to keep competing—and winning—through life’s ups and downs
✅ Her legacy in CrossFit and what keeps her motivated today

Whether you're a former athlete or just someone looking for a second wind in life, this episode will light a fire under you.

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What does it mean to live a larger life?

In this episode, I sit down with James Fitzgerald—founder of OPEX, CrossFit Games champion, and one of the deepest thinkers in the fitness world—to talk about the evolution of CrossFit and how fitness can (and should) serve a bigger purpose in our lives.

We dive into:

✅ The early days and original vision of CrossFit
✅ Why James shifted away from the sport and toward individualized coaching
✅ The philosophy behind sustainable fitness and living with intention
✅ What it really means to pursue a “larger life” through movement
✅ Why fitness is a practice, not just a performance

Whether you're a coach, former athlete, or someone rethinking your relationship with training, this episode will challenge and inspire you.

👉 Learn more about James at https://www.opexfit.com

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