I don't feel right if I don't move first thing in the morning. It's very strange. I mean, I like to, there's a sense about being out there

before everyone else is awake that I really love and it just kind of sets the

tone for the rest of the day for me.

This is episode number 53 with Amelia Boone.

Welcome to Pursuing Health.

I'm Julie Fushe, medical student,

and former across the games athlete.

Here I bring to you information and inspiration from experts and everyday individuals

for how to use lifestyle to maximize health.

Thank you so much for joining me.

Now let's get started with this week's episode.

Welcome back to pursuing health.

My guest in this episode is Amelia Boone, who is a full-time corporate attorney and somehow

also manages to be one of the world's most decorated obstacle racers. Since the

sports inception five years ago, she's amassed more than 30 victories and 50 podiums,

including three World's Toughest Mudder titles and a Spartan Race World Championship.

I've admired Amelia's drive and success in balancing her athletic and legal careers and I've looked

to her as an inspiration for my own journey competing in the CrossFit Games while in medical school.

I was so glad to finally have the opportunity to sit down with her and get to know her

a little bit near her home in the San Francisco Bay Area. We definitely had a lot to talk about.

We discuss everything from her upbringing to how she got into obstacle course

racing, how she's used crossfit to train for races, and how she's grown through a

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