Bombers CrossFit Crew Talk

What happens when an athlete who’s used to pushing hard is forced to slow down?In this episode of Crew Talk from Bombers CrossFit, Hannah Crawford shares her journey from growing up in team sports to finding CrossFit in college—and then navigating one of the toughest transitions of all: pregnancy and postpartum.We dive into the mental and physical challenges of coming back, the balance between giving yourself grace and still pushing to improve, and why showing up matters more than ever in life’s hardest seasons.If you’ve ever felt like you’re not where you used to be—or wondered if you’ll ever get back—this episode is for you.👉 The goal isn’t perfection. It’s showing up and trying.#CrossFit #PostpartumFitness #FitnessJourney #MomAthlete #CrewTalk #BombersCrossFit

RX isn’t about the weight—it’s about the workout. In this episode of Crew Talk, we break down RX Month and why training for stimulus might be the key to real progress.

Starting over in fitness isn’t easy—but staying stuck is harder. In this episode of Crew Talk, we share a real story of rebuilding strength, rediscovering confidence, and why just showing up again can change everything.

From thinking CrossFit was “crazy” to submitting an RX score in the Open, this is the story of what happens when you finally put yourself first. If you’ve ever doubted whether you can do hard things—this one’s for you.

Most people don’t fail in fitness because of lack of effort—they fail because they can’t stay consistent. In this Crew Talk episode, we break down the cycle of burnout, overtraining, and how finding the right community changes everything. 💥

Two athletes from very different backgrounds found a common passion through CrossFit. Like many of us, though, life got busy—and they drifted away from the habits that once made them feel their best.When they were finally ready to make a change, they knew exactly where to turn. What brought them back wasn’t just the workouts—it was the community, the accountability, and a commitment to the most important rule of all: trust the process.Hear how their journeys led them back to the gym and what they’ve learned along the way.

In this Crew Talk episode, members share their experiences from the CrossFit Open—PRs, challenges, mindset, and what it means to be part of a CrossFit community. Whether you’re new to CrossFit or a seasoned athlete, this episode highlights the power of the Open to build stronger, healthier humans.#CrossFitOpen #CrossFit #CrossFitCommunity #FitnessMotivation #CrewTalk #BombersCrossFit

You can sit back and let life play you, or you can take charge of your own destiny. Richard Hudgins chose the latter and he would tell you he is all the better for it.

Chris Martin’s amazing story shows fitness may not stop adversity from happening. But it will absolutely impact how fast and how well you come back from it.

Often when trying something new, your first impression can be misleading. But if you push past that initial discomfort, you just might find what you’ve been looking for all along.

This week we talk with the Open Team Captains to hear CrossFit origin stories and how they got involved with the Open.

This week, Coach Lillie gives us all the information about CrossFit Open 2026 at Bombers. Hear about the teams, throwdowns, charities and more.

Tim O’Donnell first came into Bombers during Bring a Friend Week and found a community of like-minded people that he had been searching for. While the workouts were hard in the beginning, he has found his fitness improved and things did get easier.

Tyron Gray tried CrossFit before a busy life took over. After several years of late night lifts in the basement, he came back to the world of varied programming and humbling warm-ups that he learned should not be optional.

There is a reason group fitness classes work and it isn’t just the workouts. Belonging to a community of people that support you, having coaches that can find your weak spots and help you correct them as well as push you to do the proper warm-up, stretching and maintenance your body needs are just some of the advantages CrossFit offers. These are some of the things Mark Obstalecki learned while making real gains in his fitness.

Sam Feno likes to say “bloom where you are planted.” In other words, you don’t need perfect conditions to make progress — consistency, mindset, and effort matter more than waiting for everything to be just right.

As Jess and Matt Handley explain while everyday can’t be a personal record, consistency does matter for your training. They talk about the journey from ringing the bell often to slower - but equally rewarding - progress.

Members of the Bomber’s Crew share their resolutions for 2026.

Coach Cassie discusses how she came to love Olympic lifting and how she wants to share that with the Crew through Barbell Club.

This week we’re diving into one of the hottest debates in functional fitness: CrossFit vs. HYROX. Are they the same? Are they competing? And which actually builds the better athlete?

After the initial rush of going RX and frequent PRs, Chris Brenner learned about the power of checking your ego and staying consistent for long-term health.

What if I told you that starting over is the secret to lifelong fitness? In her journey, Tiffany Rost found every new chapter (whether parenthood, injury, or life change) is a chance to rebuild stronger.

Niki Miller’s goal is to still do CrossFit into her 90’s. To achieve that, she had to learn that fitness isn’t about today’s leaderboard — it’s about moving well for decades.

While visiting Mobility Fit, Dan Zalewski was first exposed to CrossFit. He thought it looked fun and once he tried it, he determined it was fun.

Patrick Ray drove by the building for 8 years and then one day he found the courage to walk in the door. He found progress doesn’t come from being ready, it comes from being willing.

Mitchell Carr was caring for chronically sick people and worried he was looking at his future unless he took action. That was when he got a timely invitation from a friend and decided to give CrossFit a try.

Are CrossFit’s methods still the most effective way to build fitness — or is it time for evolution? Coach Greg Kerschbaum explains what CrossFit is to better understand its efficacy.

What if your gym stopped talking about PRs and instead asked: “Are we actually creating healthier humans for life?”

This week, we switch chairs as Andy talk with Daryl about his journey from Sickness to Wellness to Fitness.

Having been a gymnast from childhood and now coaching children, Terri Logan needed to spend some time with adults. Bombers gave her the chance to still enjoy fitness with people her own age.

When Traci Moorhead was forced to deal with a bad knee, she rose to the challenge. It certainly was not easy, but now she is seeing the light at the end of the tunnel.

Jason and Reagan Wing share a love of CrossFit that keeps them active and just slightly competitive with each other. In the coming year, they hope to expand their participation in the family.

Grace Treanor is an accomplished diver, with records to prove it, but it wasn’t until Sophie Callahan brought her to Bring a Friend Week that she tried CrossFit. Now, from lifting heavy to gymnastics on the rig, they have found their niche.

Joanna Montanari made several trips to Wright-Patterson and even tried CrossFit elsewhere. But eventually she found her new home at Bombers with the 5a.m. Crew.

The Air Force may have lured Patrick Heelan to Ohio, but Bombers soon became his new home.

Kevin Predieri talks about finding CrossFit at a crucial time in his life and the boost it gave him.

Andy gets us up to speed on coming events like Andrew’s WOD for a Cause, Bring a Friend Week and more.

This week, Abby and Tim Allen recount their entry into CrossFit, experience owning a box and winning BUFF X.

Phil Roth and Trent Kline tell us how they teamed up to win the RX Division in BUFF X.

In his younger days, Rob Subr was a competitive downhill skier. But later he found CrossFit as a way to stay fit and push the edge.

Ciara and Nate met in high school, went to rival colleges and then started a life together. Today they try to balance work, life and their girls with the need to get fitness done.

The Knickerbockers are known for their endurance abilities with marathons, triathlons, days-long mountain climbs, etc. But Bret saw a strength deficit in his fitness and turned to CrossFit to fill the void.

Will Mintler said his mother pushed he and his siblings to be active from an early age. It made him into the fire breather we see everyday at Bombers.

Hear about Dylan Allen’s journey in CrossFit to become a coach. As a bonus, he shares his perspective on BUFF X as a former champion.

It might have been love at first sight when Ashley and Greg Zelinski saw each other in Basic Training at Lackland. From there started a relationship that moved across the country including several stops at Wright-Patt before finally landing with the Bombers Crew.

Josh Taylor came to CrossFit as much to deal with a stressful time in life as it was to improve his physical fitness. From more of a distance running background, the focus on strength training and community support appealed to him most.

Now that Trent Kline has officially joined the coaching staff, we wanted to check in and see how the process went for him.

You’ve probably seen Charlie Azoulay crushing monster squats in the afternoon or you may have responded to one of his ”questions of the day” on Slack. It was a sudden opportunity that brought him to Ohio, but with his family joining soon he is likely to be here for a while.

David McDougle started his CrossFit journey nearly a year ago hoping to improve his health and fitness. He has already made a remarkable physical transformation and continues to improve day to day.

For the Groshans, fitness is all about relationships with the family and community. Exercising alone never seemed to work, but once they joined the Bombers Crew everything fell into place.