EP. 29: The CrossFit Analyst: Carving Out a Role with Brian Friend

2023-02-14

In today's episode of Conversations with Claire, we are joined by Brian Friend. Brian is a coach at Performance Factory Training in Illinois. He is also the lead CrossFit analyst at BarBend and the CrossFit content specialist at The Sevan Podcast. You know what they say. The position is the key to success. But there are some people who do not follow this saying. Tune in now and learn how Brian Friend carved his own Role in Crossfit World! Highlights: (01:03) How do Claire and Brian Meet? (06:41) Why Did He Choose Crossfit? (11:03) When Did He ...

You know what they say. The position is the key to success. But there are some people who do not follow this saying. Tune in now and learn how Brian Friend carved his own Role in Crossfit World!

Highlights:

(01:03) How do Claire and Brian Meet?
(06:41) Why Did He Choose Crossfit?
(11:03) When Did He Start to Contribute to This Space More Than Just Being a Spectator?
(18:53) The Unexpected Invitation From Crossfit HQ
(22:02) Sevan’s Unique Approach to Interviews.
(32:27) What Is Crossfit’s Plan for the Future?
(35:50) Is Crossfit Good for the Affiliates?
(38:39) Making Crossfit Content Consumable
(48:40) Brians’s Prediction on Who Could Win the Premier Divisions at the Crossfit Games
(52:07) Brain’s Your Current Training Schedule?
(55:36) Things Brian Wanted to Do Better