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In this episode of the Bolder Athlete Podcast, host Josh Boonstra sits down with Mike McCasland — former athlete and police officer, current military officer, and now a 2025 CrossFit Games qualifier. Mike opens up about his unexpected path from resisting military service to embracing discipline, growth, and purpose through service. Together, Josh and Mike explore the evolution of Bolder Athlete Programming from Mike's unique perspective as the 2nd athlete to join Bolder. Mike shares a vulnerable account his sacrifice and the impact on his family in pursuit of competing at the CrossFit Games, as well as his surprising perspective on achieving his goal.