Episode 190 - Kelly Wild USA Weightlifting National Champion

We’re back with all new exclusive interviews, our guest this week is Dr. Kelly Wild!

On this episode, Rob and Kelly chat about:

  • Rob talks about his connection to Kelly via the Olympic movement and USA Weightlifting (where Rob started his marketing career)

  • Growing up in an environment with Diabetes normalized

  • Evolving as an athlete through the years in various sports

  • Playing Hockey, which Rob also did, and becoming a Division 1 Athlete

  • Competing in the CrossFit Games with Diabetes

  • Kelly’s Day-Of Crossfit Games Routine and blood sugar management plan

  • The athleticism of Olympic Weightlifting

  • Kelly’s journey to becoming a Doctor of Physical Therapy

  • Rob and Kelly nerd out over mobility, adaptability, functional strength, and its relationship to Diabetes.

  • More discussion about athletics and sport related to Diabetes and the lessons it teaches you

  • What’s next for Kelly with Team USA and what its like to represent the USA in international competition

  • What goes through Kelly’s mind on competition day (hint: she gets nervous too)

  • Kelly’s Diabetes management leading up to competition