Pat Vellner on Vulnerability, Winning the CrossFit Games (or not) and The Art of Trash Talking

From TEF 341, Pat Vellner joins the show and gives us his thoughts on what we know so far about the CrossFit Games, why training is so tough right now, the best trash talking moments he's witnessed and what if he walks away from CrossFit without having won the Games.
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Through the years, Pat has earned the respect of the community. He doesn’t need to win to prove that he’s one of the best competitors out there. (Plus, I think we all love that he speaks his mind and shows all sides of the sport.) Good luck this year! 🇨🇦

[@intelignet]

Pat is my favourite CrossFit competitor ❤

[@katielarock3917]

Pat is my favorite! Will always root for a W

[@RogueCylon]

I’m still in shock at the decision of CFHQ to ditch Sean. That is another nail in their coffin.

[@wilfriedl.3233]

Thank you for TEF 341... Acknowledging highs and also lows, like Pat Vellner seems to do, also means one isn't mistaking normal for high, pep talking oneself to failure... Plus, the Tour de France mention was great as, this year, some pretty successful cyclists are the ones who were badly injured this Winter/Spring... There are many way to success. Personally, I'm wishing "Uncle Pat" a lot of success.

[@jaclarke21]

Really enjoy interviews with Pat, especially this one. Very self-aware with a good head on his shoulders. I want to know who the witty guy was - my $ is on Chandler.

[@emmaliz5484]

It was Brent. I believe the comment was actually featured in one of the bts episodes on sevans channel from semis this year

[@sheadance7279]

An all time fan favourite
Words can’t really describe how awesome Pat is as an athlete and person!
All the best ❤🎉

[@kdaniellemoral]

Loved this one ❤

[@Mandajo7]

I love Pat. It would be awesome if he wouldn’t be disrespectful of a workout designed to Honor a Veteran who struggled with mental health

[@mistameanor1]

I know he’s Canadian but, given the state of our politics here in the US, I’m all in on Vellner 2024

[@chelby79]

Norway is not funding for crossfit. They are funding for
INTERNATIONAL FUNCTIONAL FITNESS FEDERATION (iF3)

[@dangall81]

Has Dave not invited Pat on yet?

[@sheadance7279]

Wondering the same thing..