Angie Manson
Angie Manson
Angie Manson with Katie Hogan - Beyond the Barbell
Angie Manson with Katie Hogan - Beyond the Barbell
Angie Manson with Katie Hogan - Beyond the Barbell
Friday 15th August 2025
Join Angie Manson and Katie Hogan as they explore the grit and growth required to excel in CrossFit and life. Discover the power of resilience and purpose.
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Episode Overview
- Katie Hogan shares her CrossFit journey and competition experience.
- Exploring the mental and physical resilience needed for success.
- The importance of coaching and guiding athletes.
- Insights on the transformative power of physical fitness.
- Overcoming personal challenges and finding purpose.
You choose. It's either the pain of being inactive or the pain of getting up at 6 am, taking the class, and pushing your limits.
In this engaging episode of Beyond the Barbell, Angie Manson revisits a conversation with CrossFit veteran and seminar staff coach Katie Hogan. Known for her grit and resilience, Katie shares her journey from competing on the CrossFit Games floor to guiding future athletes through their own fitness journeys. Having started CrossFit in 2008, Katie quickly transitioned into the competitive side, participating in the CrossFit Games multiple times until 2016.
She reflects on the anxiety and excitement that competitions bring, even years after stepping away from the competitive scene. Throughout the episode, Katie emphasizes the mental and emotional resilience required to excel in CrossFit and other areas of life. She highlights the importance of pushing beyond one's comfort zone, whether in the gym or in personal endeavors. Katie and Angie discuss coaching strategies that foster athlete development and the impact of physical fitness on overall well-being.
Katie's insights into the transformative power of physical fitness resonate deeply, as she talks about witnessing athletes achieve their first pull-ups, dips, or squats. These milestones mark the beginning of many athletes' journeys, with Katie often being the starting point for numerous individuals. The episode also delves into the challenges of maintaining consistency and overcoming personal setbacks. Katie shares her thoughts on the importance of acknowledging problems as the first step toward change, followed by hard work and dedication.
Angie and Katie wrap up the conversation with a sense of excitement and anticipation for the CrossFit Open, highlighting the joy and camaraderie that fitness brings to communities. Overall, this episode serves as a motivational reminder of the power of resilience, discipline, and finding purpose in the process of growth and development.