Athlete vs. Media: What Creatives Can Learn From Seeing Both Sides

Steph Brenneisen sits down with the guys to break down what it’s like experiencing a CrossFit competition from both the athlete side and the media side and what fitness creatives can learn from that perspective. From managing nerves to handling pressure, Steph explains how competing and creating require totally different mindsets, preparation, and recovery strategies.They also walk through her editing process on the WFP “Unbreakable” series, how she approaches storytelling, and what newer editors should focus on when building their style.In this episode, we discuss:- How competing vs. shooting a comp demands different energy, routines, and expectations- Why media weekends feel harder on sleep, nutrition, and recovery than competing- Practicing your craft before comps to avoid “day one rust”- Building trust and natural connection with athletes before you film them- How to edit long-form pieces and balance story with cinematic footage- Working with historical footage, imperfect shots, and real behind-the-scenes moments- Top advice Steph would give to her younger editing selfA packed conversation that blends life as an athlete, media creator, and editor giving fitness creatives a new way to think about storytelling, preparation, and growth.Watch or listen to Capture the Reps Podcast every week Thursdays @11:00PM PSTYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JTHealySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2ngElayXWgbvV8tgJUR8QEApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/capture-the-reps-podcast/id1802393762Follow us, stay updated and catch behind the scenes footage on our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/capturetherepspodcast/