20. Shane Farmer, Founder of Dark Horse Rowing

4x CrossFit Games competitor and Founder of Dark Horse Rowing joins today for an insightful wide ranging show. Shane has notably worked with past CrossFit Games champions and has worked to make the incredibly versatile sport of rowing more approachable for the broader fitness community. A modern renaissance man, we break the ice with a little agriculture small talk and work our way into the many benefits of rowing. Shane shares the mishap that led to his introduction to rowing in college. The underdog journey and commitment it took to help take a traditionally unheralded program to the Division 1 Rowing National Championships. We discuss his background as a “CrossFit OG” and the inspiration that led to the founding of Dark Horse Rowing. Shane discusses the benefits of rowing. Why it’s an amazing tool for everyone from the elite athlete to beginners. He shares the true mission of his company and how he has mastered the art of teaching individuals a highly technical skill sight unseen. Switching gears, Shane recounts his recent catastrophic bike accident that left him with significant physical injuries and a traumatic brain injury. He recounts the long path to physical and emotional recovery. His past experience and success with breathwork and meditation. The principles of a sympathetic vs. parasympathetic state. Why you’ll always deviate to your lowest level of training in stressful situations. The stigma around mental health and the potential that can be unlocked by opening up about the issue. Lastly, a sneak peak at Shane’s newest wellness and lifestyle venture that is scheduled to come out of closed beta this summer. Follow Shane: Instagram: @darkhorserowing Website & Programming: https://darkhorserowing.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCshPuX_lIPyxu0U2iwhhBZg   Follow The Professional Athlete Podcast with Ken Gunter: Instagram: @the_professionalathlete Website: https://www.kengunter.com/ YouTube: Ken Gunter https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRhgjkoSiJXAbS_MIasvvzQ/ Produced By: Justin Gunter, Ken Gunter Music By: Justin Gunter, Ken Gunter