You asked, I answered

[@o.d.kay633]

Mat, Read the questions! Some of us listen to this while doing other things.

[@MatFraserHWPOTraining]

Thank you for the feedback!

[@carolinabound12]

I could listen to Mat talk all day, he is so interesting, intelligent and down to earth. Can’t wait for the next episode!

[@edwincantor3535]

Agree 💯

[@D_C2701]

Pretty cool series. Congrats on all of your success (medals, businesses, and mostly, fatherhood) and best wishes on your future ventures, sir. Thanks again for the memories!

[@madalyndavis3614]

I absolutely LOVE these ask and answer videos. Mat's answers to each question are interesting and also super helpful and informative. Every time I watch one of these it's cool to hear about some of the behind the scenes stuff.

[@IsleñosCrosstraining]

I always cheered for Vellner! He is awesome ! It’s great you giving a space for these questions

[@SimoneGiacchetti]

Listening Mat is like a workout for the mind. Every word he says is filled with enthusiasm, wisdom, and passion. It’s truly stunning. Champ.

[@n-ragedcrossfit5928]

Totally agree! Matt’s down-to-earth vibe is what makes him so inspiring. Hard work and humility all the way!

[@coachcaue]

Loved hearing these questions-so cool to get his insights. Always learning something new from the GOAT!

[@trentmerrill8989]

Mat you are the man. I am 10 months sober and took me until a month ago to realize that you can know you are an alcoholic at 17 like you knew. But your dedication to your craft made me take accountability and realize I needed to become a master at my work. You have inspiring focus and work ethic. Congrats on your baby

[@linag2364]

Can't wait for another episode - you are amazing and so fun to listen to! 👏🙌

[@louiseron5822]

Mat is a great story teller he keeps you engaged the whole time when he tells a story. Let listening to everything he puts out!

[@lesliefabienne]

down to earth & so inspiring. amazing! love this format.

[@djsgolfer714]

These Q&As sooooo freaking good! Mat has so many cool experiences to share and his storytelling capability and intelligence keep it super engaging! like I love that he was the best to ever do it, w/ a maniacal work ethic, but he’s also the kind of guy you could have an fun meal or coffee with

[@anthonypatnode88]

Huge fan of this Q&A format! Great insight to hear from one of the most influential athletes in CrossFit

[@kristathome404]

Thank you Mat for taking the time and answering questions. You are an amazing human and I miss watching you compete, you were just on a while other level. Your mindset is admirable! I love how much you love your family!❤

[@angeliquehoffmann43]

Love listening to Matt ! Such an inspiration!

[@mariahjonye2321]

By far one of my favorite videos out so far. Worth a listen 😂✊🏼

[@stephenvigo7055]

Love the Q/A format I normally listen to these videos on my long runs! Please tell us all the competitive talking that went on in the trenches of comp!😂😂😂

[@thomasrispoli8745]

I love listening to Mat’s mindset around training and competition. Join the HWPO training crew and you can this and more from Mat and the other HWPO coaches in daily workout breakdowns and monthly member calls.

[@rogerpruger5028]

Thank you for sharing! It's always interesting learning the mindset and direction people take to reach the pinnacle of what they do.

[@stephendarling9197]

A Q&A with Mat is always so interesting to watch, little nuggets of info!!

[@jayb1108]

What a great great format … thank you for being open and relaxed … a hero

[@KyleDotson_VFL]

Go now and train for Hyrox and win the world championship! We all know you can do it but these guys in Hyrox think they can’t be beaten by CrossFit athletes and I would love to see you put a good ole Mat Fraser whoopin on these guys! DO IT! WE ALL WANT TO SEE IT ATLEAST ONCE!

[@anderson_pcardoso]

If someone doesn't train for Hyrox, they won't win a Hyrox, simple as that. If he trains for it, then at that point he's a Hyrox athlete. Keep in mind that no CF athlete has beat the 60 min mark (not even Rick, which is one of the best runners in the games), whilst on the last Hyrox major, all athletes in the elite went under the mark. The current times to be a world champion circle around 53min, you have to run the whole thing at 3:00/km... good luck with that.

[@wilbrawn8864]

I love Mat and I think he’s one of the greatest athletes of all time but his body and athletic background is perfect for CrossFit, and he would probably get crushed in hyrox. He’s very short and his neuromuscular + physiological adaptations (tendon strength, muscle lengths and patterning etc) are built for heavy weightlifting and CrossFit. I think if he trained for hyrox for a year or two he could potentially get into the top rankings but I highly doubt he’s coming anywhere close to a sub 55 minute pro hyrox.

[@JacobMason-j5y]

I appreciate these videos! If ya'll want to catch more of Mat speaking, join the HWPO crew and watch the Monthly member calls on the Circle App!!!

[@Panagiotiskatsoulis]

The factor of the humid dirty air on that Marathon row is something I'd never thought of... Great content, thanks for sharing!

[@richardmacleod2750]

I’m a new HWPO Training ambassador, can’t wait to get started and be part of the family

[@massimopesci4721]

His honesty is reassuraning even if you are the greatest in crossfit. Stay true to yourself and be humble.

[@orlandovicuna]

Loved the mention of Vellner as the athlete to put an eye on. Pat has been always there.

[@davemwng8623]

I can hear you talk all day. Some high level intelligence.

[@jimmiereese4904]

Mat, it was such an awesome experience to meet you and the HWPO team and getting to try one of your classic 40 min workouts. I look forward to the day when I can experience what you felt after going unbroken on the pegboard at the 2018 games, hopefully I can match your metaphor that you described as well hahaha.

[@ademirrosario9825]

UFF! THAT RESPONSE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF SEEING YOU IN HYROX IS EXCITING😃

[@robyndeininger8468]

So down to earth and relatable!

[@TroyWilliams-w2d]

Love it! #hwpo happy to be part of the program and a new ambassador

[@hermisz94]

Thanks for the answers! Now I know, that I need to put more work on breaking my mental barriers and grind the movement technique. After that, everything will go into places! 😄

[@AverageArmorer]

The tamper info is the best! Some people overlook this aspect.

[@dereknoel7390]

Always love a good Q&A!

[@ACSW-f5h]

Mat you help me in my workout routine, how to think and small thing i could change and so on and on, lov the video. keep em coming GOD Bless. and yes Fam Time is the best.

[@danimal.94]

His mentality is just out of this world. The beach example and how the little stuff matters is out of this planet. Thats why he won 5x in a row. At the end of the day is basically who want it more. He did want it more than everyone else

[@ellenmelon88]

Loving getting to know you Mat! Your an awesome person all round!!

[@droY_m1]

i miss you in competition Mat! Please go for Hyrox! :-) Love from germany

[@ashanfernando100]

hyrox ? for what ? ru drunk

[@vanillaghetto]

Mat is the all...dude, have another kid or two and appreciate your wife's complete sacrifice. I appreciate your transparency on cost v$ benefit.

[@pauldailey6054]

What’s the most sore from a workout you’ve ever been? What was the workout?

[@ryankeller7824]

Loved the "have you ever crapped you pants in a workout" question.

[@jexfit7206]

Ufff muy buenos consejos , “el comentar la importancia del cuidado afuera (cuando no se entrena) “ Creo que se escucha muy maduro ahorita que está retirado , en el aspecto de cómo está consciente de la transición al retiro , pero que siga activo , es de gran motivación 🙏🏻

[@FitnessIncoming]

I’m so excited about this

[@thisisspartacus]

27:30 that he lays these out as unknown possibilities our and believes them is why he’s a champion in the sport.

[@BendingPinkSteel]

Dang, how many athletes at Mat's level does content like this? This is awesome. Also, how bad*ss is that background. Just perfectly centered surrounded by heavy stuff. Literally king of the gym.

[@sailme2day]

really enjoyed this video . thank you . Can you share more of how sammy contributed to the team effort and whole success as a couple , others might not understand and appreciate the commitment. . how is your protein powder company doing ? It is a real pleasure to hear your joy of fatherhood and as a family team to explore the the new adventure with your daughter. wonderful to hear you are looking at the quiet hobbies that have been sitting on the back burner. Have you visited with tia - claire, since their new family addition ? You reminded me of DR franco columbo with your dedication to success and giving back . Your video answered beautifully , how things are going up north , gratitude.

[@luanavella5404]

Thank you for sharing ! 🔥

[@AndreaKoenig-r7y]

Thanks for answering!

[@alexandrumartin5285]

The GOAT! 💪🏻

[@DaveJacobseniOS]

You've mentioned that you smoked a lot when you were younger. Could you tell if this had a noticeable impact on your aerobic potential even long after quitting?

[@andreacarena592]

which watch is he wearing?

[@briannedyck4926]

Okay that’s so cool you were working in Alberta! I had no idea, that’s where I live 🥳

[@emmabennett2955]

Would you consider developing your own fitness competition?

[@lucneree2270]

It would be awesome to see you competing at Hyrox against the likes of Lance Armstrong, Craig ‘Crowie’ Alexander (3x Ironman World Champion), etc… #legends.- Of course, you’re not in the same age group as those guys, but as a fan it’s awesome to see endurance athletes, triathletes, and cyclists mixing it up with the strength athlete/ CrossFit legends.

[@susigan]

Time stamps?

[@mehad9885]

Damn great vid

[@pauldailey6054]

What event at the games did you have the most self doubt? Like there’s no way I can win this?

[@espartafuerte4997]

Hard Work Pays Off

[@Joe-mi9kg]

I always got Cody A. very high in the fav ones, unfortunately he got strong only at the end of his CF career

[@jasonbractune9132]

If CrossFit was in the next Olympics would representing the USA be enough to get you to compete again seriously?

[@greggrobertson4713]

I still think for question one if Noah Ohlsen was able to get his head game together he’d have challenged even more than he did

[@fillipche]

What happened with your Nike deal? Obviously relationships end and new opportunities present themselves, but I’d love to know more about the journey from start to finish, and also your new deal with While On Earth 🙂

[@danimal.94]

He is the co-founder of While On Earth. I guess he wanted to own his own apparel.

[@marshalliize]

What did okeefe even do?

[@tommytan4331]

Securing and dealing with sponsorship deals like the nike deal. Again the carrot to his stick.

[@greglane6241]

What did Okeef do?

[@tommytan4331]

Dealing with the business side. Sponsors and brand deals

[@JenWarden]

I think I read it in his book - could be wrong - but I think some of his contracts were written to be sooo much more if he one so many in a row…

[@dudleycalloway9508]

Probably wrong to ask this but would Mal be able to come back

[@5678nic]

Australia 100% best breakfasts!

[@johnmark4570]

Noah Olsen not the most challenging rival 👀

[@philipalton748]

Are you still friends with Tia and Shane?

[@anttisaksi5735]

GOAT!

[@josephgambill3754]

Do you think it was from all the sugar snacks you crammed in? Snickers and such. Maybe that kept you from being a diabetic... lol

[@jackhammer191]

Throwing up before a workout? That is pretty extreme to be in the zone

[@RegenmeisterMo]

Cool one!

[@linadiaz1953]

Yeah!!!!

[@ROCKSWOT]

👏🙏

[@cdutch513]

Did Matt just say semi athletes are intermediate? Lmao

[@sporegazm]

I used to follow crossfit when mat was at his peak. I haven't looked at a single short or clip in many years. Wow has he changed in look. more proof just how much gear changes your body lol

[@desilorajr2713]

He isn’t training at a high Level anymore so of course he isn’t going to lol the same

[@AshwinVerma-b6q]

😍

[@fgonz007]

you gotta get rid of that obnoxious sound whenever you curse. Let the F-bombs flow man!

[@Hyep1984]

Looking small

[@F2theLOW]

CrossFit is dying. Another 5 years and the crowd has moved on.

[@danimal.94]

CrossFit as methodology will never die. CrossFit HQ might die but we don’t really care. No one does after this year Games.

[@asmlseo]

This is inspiring!👏 @hwpotraining

[@IsleñosCrosstraining]

I always cheered for Vellner! He is awesome ! It’s great you giving a space for these questions