004 - The Champion's Journey - Beyond easy - Interview Chris Kerton

Chris Kerton – Beyond Easy. In this episode of the Champions Journey podcast, host Christoffer Endresen interviews Chris Kert, also known as Kert, about the ups and downs of his journey in dog agility. The discussion encompasses Kert’s initial skepticism about the sport, his early struggles, and the perseverance that has driven his achievements. Kert shares insights into the importance of handling skills, fitness, and training the dog in front of you. He emphasizes consistency and commitment in both agility training and personal fitness. Kert also touches on the broader benefits of fitness, the impact of support systems, and his perspective on balancing life priorities. The episode concludes with reflections on the importance of mentorship, consistent training methods, and the small, incremental steps to achieving success. 00:00 Introduction to Dog Agility 00:52 Meet the Guest: Chris Kerton 03:37 Kert's Journey into Agility 06:38 Early Challenges and Learning 09:43 Training Philosophy and Techniques 13:30 Setting and Achieving Goals 16:57 Overcoming Training Obstacles 25:33 Current Dogs and Training Insights 28:24 Mentorship and Continuous Learning 34:33 Training Snickers: A Unique Approach 36:19 Reflecting on Training Progress 38:05 The Importance of Mindset and Perspective 39:15 Acknowledging Support and Help 43:05 Consistency in Training Methods 44:06 Physical Fitness and Agility 54:24 Social Media and Unrealistic Expectations 57:08 Starting Your Fitness Journey 01:08:03 Balancing Agility and Life 01:11:00 Final Thoughts and Recommendations 💪 Ready to take your fitness to the next level? ✨ Discover what Karma Fitness is all about – watch the video now! 🎥🔥 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZ6Fq1Z7LcQ 👇 Stay connected & get more: 📘 Book: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/book 🎙 Podcast: https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/podcasts/the-champion-s-journey 📩 Newsletter:https://www.dogagilityperformance.com/  📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/christoffer_endresen/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dogagilityperformance