Jason set a goal - to devote his entire life to the sport by actively supporting community CrossFit

When you think about athletes who used their maximum capabilities, it is likely Kalipa Jason (Jason Khalipa) will be the first ones you remember. He is one of the first champions of CrossFit, and does not leave a list of top athletes, since he won CrossFit Game 2008.
Jason set a goal - to devote his entire life to the sport by actively supporting community CrossFit. He was not only a talented athlete, but also a successful businessman, husband and father. We interviewed Jason, and learned about his achievements and how he manages to keep pace throughout.
How did you find out about CrossFit? JK: In 2006, when I was a sophomore in college, bootcamp I learned about CrossFit from a friend at the gym. Became my first WOD Fran, and to put it mildly, it all looked quite sad and perhaps even humiliating. After that I continued again bodybuilders because they do not understand how such a short set can be compared with exercises that I was doing earlier in the shaker. bootcamp
After six months of agonizing bootcamp between CrossFit and Bodybuilding I finally settled bootcamp on the ground, as it dawned on me the essence - the intensity, that's what I lacked. Shortly thereafter, I received a certificate of the first level, and he became a coach, and after having won the CrossFit bootcamp Game (CFG) in 2008, opened bootcamp his room.
What made you out to take part in their first CFG? JK: We once watched a video of one of krossfiterov on YouTube. It hooked bootcamp me! It was after this movie I had a passionate desire to compete with other athletes, and learn - what I was worth. bootcamp
As I remember: after the first day of the competition I was in 7th place, and thought that I fully able to break into the top three. But, I could not even imagine that I could win at all, especially in guys like Josh Everett (Josh Everett) and Chris Spiller (Chris Spealler).
Remember that reached the final of Event, bootcamp squeezing out all that is possible. Fortunately, bootcamp caught WOD, I have been well prepared, so I was able to execute it very well and win overall.
What was the most memorable in your five-year history of participation in CFG? JK: Well, perhaps it was the World Games for the CF when I was in the U.S. team. But the most memorable event was that as I passed (at the Olympics of 2009). I remember this because before me that has not happened. I do not know exactly what happened ... it's as if someone suddenly turned off the light. I just fainted and fell!
You work hard on your weaknesses? JK: Very! You should not close our eyes to their weaknesses as well as strengths bootcamp on. I think that you should always work with both. Of course, many do not like it, because knowing that you're not too good at something, you feel mildly "bad", and somehow not paddle.
What do you think is the difference between how CrossFit CrossFit competitions and as a way of life? JK: Actually a very small percentage of people uchuvstvuyut Challenge. We train people for other purposes: 99% - it is ordinary people who are achieving certain results in CF lead a healthier lifestyle in general. They like to come to training, laid out on the full and feel part of one family, and then go home tired and happy.
Of course, we also have great athletes, but we do not focus on the competition. We want to see these athletes have continued to CF because they love it more than compete with each other.
Part of your job involves a lot of traveling around the world. In your opinion, what is CrossFit outside the U.S.? JK: Outside the state, people are engaged in CF with great enthusiasm, but this is not enough. They do not have the same opportunities bootcamp as we do.
Recently I spent training in Cabo, where one of the guys turned out to be wrung out in handstand, bootcamp although earlier he could not do it. And all because they have few experienced coaches. It took me only 5 minutes bootcamp to explain to him some of the details of this technique.
If one of the beginners krossfiterov asked you: "What do I need to get on the CFG? , - What would you tell him? JK: I would say simply: in doing CrossFit! Advised to exercise regularly and to pay special attention to nutrition and sleep. Until he proves that seriously passionate CF, I would not advise to meddle CFG. I also want to say that to get overnight at CrossFit Games will not work!
Everyone knows that you're an athlete and businessman. Tell us a bit about your family life? JK: I was married to his high school sweetheart, Ashley, a year after graduating from college. We have a daughter, Ava (Ava), which is almost 2 years. I try to help them as soon as possible.
It is important to prioritize when I'm bootcamp with my family, training sidelined. However, most often it does not happen ... I always bootcamp find time for it to cope with things. Morning