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Coaching a Bada$$ Masters Athlete for Longevity
Written by Michele Vieux There’s no doubt that John Mariotti is a seasoned and fierce competitor. He did…
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Jenn Ryan – 2022 CrossFit Games Masters Athlete
Meet Jenn Ryan, one of our Invictus Masters Athletes competing in The 2022 CrossFit Games. If you’ve…
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The Great Secret Weightlifter
Written by Fritz Nugent I have an interesting story to share with you all today. I’m the weightlifting coach at our…
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The Jacked Dudes Over 50
Written by TJ O’Brien I think Michael, Joe, Marko, and Luis would be the first to tell you that they…
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Many Successes for Invictus at Granite Games
We sent two teams – Team Invictus and Invictus Unconquerable – to the Granite Games Semi-Finals last weekend…
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PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism
PTSD & Exercise: How CrossFit Is a Perfect Coping Mechanism Written by Invictus Member Rachel Ragosa Over the last few years, the stigma surrounding mental…
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How Does One Begin to Dream?
Written by Samie Acevedo What is it about a person that instills BIG dreams and even more, what instills…
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How I Lost 100 Pounds
Written by Samie Acevedo This isn’t your typical weight loss story. Often we label weight loss as “success stories” because…
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100% Mike – An Athlete’s Voyage for Quality
Written by Michele Vieux As soon as you meet Invictus Athlete, Mike Paesano, it’s obvious that there’s…
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MA’s Competitive Journey
Interview by Nichole Kribs Meet Marianne Flannery (aka MA). She has been an Invictus athlete since 2021 and competes in the 40-44…
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Darren Caine: THAT Guy You Want Helping to Build Your Community
Written by Samie Acevedo Besides puppy cuddles and snagging the best Oly bar in…
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Top Ten Lessons I’ve Learned from Invictus
Written by Invictus Member Toby B 1. It’s okay to fail. Two years ago, in my very first…
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CrossFit Open Prep for Any Goal
Written by Kirsten Ahrendt I applaud your courage and your effort! I imagine you had some fun, while simultaneously…
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American Open Huge Success for Invictus Weightlifters!
Written by Ricky Moore One of the best experiences as a coach happened this weekend at the USA…
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Coach TJ O’Brien – Fitness Contrarian
Written by Samie Acevedo What’s the secret to your physical training success? Set the bar low. Like really low.…