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Matt Chan, firefighter and Head Coach of AT TRAIN FTW joins Sean and Nathan to talk about his passion for skiing and climbing and how his history in CrossFit and the Titan Games lead him to where he is now. Matt also talks about his transition from IT to firefighting and then to full-time athlete, highlighting the importance of following your passion. He reflects on the early days of CrossFit and the camaraderie among athletes. Matt's dedication to fitness and his ability to make drastic life changes have shaped his journey. Matt discusses his career as a firefighter and his passion for helping people. He talks about his experience on the TV show The Titan Games and how he got involved. Matt also shares his journey with Train for the Win, a training program he developed to improve upon the CrossFit methodology and promote longevity in fitness. He discusses his upcoming goals, including participating in the Leadville 100 bike race and the Tactical Games. Matt also mentions his love for tattoos and the culture surrounding them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Matt Chan's Background 00:59 Passion for Outdoor Recreation 12:04 Living in an RV and Traveling 23:32 Involvement in CrossFit and Competing 33:35 Balancing Workouts and Outdoor Activities 36:03 Return to Firefighting and Fulfillment in Service 37:13 From Firefighter to Titan Games Competitor 46:27 Train for the Win: Balancing CrossFit and Aerobic Training 58:09 Future Goals: Leadville 100 and the Tactical Games 01:11:46 The Art of Tattoos: Recommendations from Matt Check us out at www.bubsnaturals.com Follow us at: instagram.com/bubsnaturals facebook.com/bubsnaturals instagram.com/slakeo instagram.com/natebehavior Follow Matt Chan at: instagram.com/matt1chan instagram.com/train_ftw https://www.trainftw.com/ Intro Music: Stock Media provided by eitanepsteinmusic / Pond5
