-DJ is the owner of CrossFit Escondido in San Diego, CA.
-He originally bought the gym with a partner, but now he is the sole owner.
-The gym had some areas in the community/culture/vibe that were causing issues & needed to be addressed once he took over.
-He never intended to be a trainer or gym owner, but life led him down this path.
-As it turns out, coaching & owning a gym are his true callings.
-Pat & Adrian discussed this journey with DJ.

-Brett Stuckey & his wife Corey are 1 of the 7 owners of CrossFit Seabright in Santa Cruz, Ca.
-His wife was a member of this gym, under the previous owner, when she learned the gym was going to close.
-She brought up the idea that they should buy it with a group of other members.
-They decided to give it a shot & took over the gym in January of 2026
-Pat & Adrian discussed this journey with Brett.

-Pa'ana Alapai is the owner of CrossFit Waipi`o on the island of Oahu.
-She purchased the gym in 2018.
-As a new gym owner she needed to create the gym culture they wanted.
-She learned how to run the business, how to treat people & make the gym feel like a family.
-Pat & Adrian discuss these topics with Pa'ana.

-What programs, fads, exercises or events perhaps acted as a gateway for people to try CrossFit?
-Pat & Adrian discuss this topic.

-Dan is the owner of King William District CrossFit.
-In this episode Pat & Adrian discuss all aspects of his experience as a CrossFit affiliate owner.

-People quit various fitness programs for a wide variety of reasons.
-Pat & Adrian give their opinions on why they believe some people might quit doing CrossFit.

-Pam started off doing CrossFit for 6 years & then fell in love with powerlifting.
-She is 68 years old & holds American Records for the Squat, Bench Press & Deadlift. She also holds a couple of World Records as well.
-She tells us about her fitness journey, lessons learned & what it takes to get strong.

-In Part 2 of this lighthearted series Pat & Boz give their answers to the final 10 of 20 fun, CrossFit related questions ranging from the hardest workout they’ve ever done to one CrossFit myth they wish would die.