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Navigating Strength and Identity: A Deep Dive with Rob Kearney

In this episode of the Not For Time Podcast, hosts Sean Woodland and John Wooley sit down with Rob Kearney, a former professional strongman and current owner of CrossFit Iron Legacy. Rob shares his journey into strength sports, discussing his competitive strongman career, setting the American log press record, and the transition to owning a CrossFit affiliate with his husband, Joey. They delve into Rob's public coming out experience in 2014, the impact on his life and community, and his ongoing advocacy for LGBTQ+ visibility in sports. Rob also reflects on the unique challenges of balancing an athletic career, affiliate ownership, and his new role as a college athletic director. This episode is a candid conversation about dedication, resilience, and the power of authenticity. 00:00 Introduction and Catching Up 00:15 Workout Stories and Age Realizations 01:47 Interview with Rob Kearney Begins 03:01 Rob Kearney's Gym Ownership Journey 04:48 Community Building and Gym Culture 06:19 Challenges and Realities of Gym Ownership 08:35 Transition from Strongman to CrossFit 09:20 Hyrox Experience and Reflections 12:20 Strongman Beginnings and Early Struggles 16:10 Lessons from Competing and Gym Ownership 23:49 Cancer Diagnosis and Overcoming Adversity 28:07 Coming Out and Public Reaction 32:50 Full Circle Moments and Positive Support 33:25 Impact on LGBTQ+ Community 35:54 Advocacy in the Fitness Community 39:38 Challenges and Optimism 45:04 Representation and Visibility 47:29 Writing a Children's Book 50:44 Balancing Business and Personal Life 52:16 New Role as Athletic Director 58:36 Concluding Thoughts and Future Plans