James Hobart: More Than Meets the Eye
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- Опубликовано: 19 июл 2014
- CrossFit Media video producer Torin Simpson spent five days on James Hobart's couch in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, to get a feel for what drives the second-place finisher at the North East Regional.
"I learned that there's a lot more to James Hobart than the competitor you will see at the CrossFit Games," Simpson says. "In fact, competition is perhaps the least important aspect of his life."
Family is among the most important.
"I'm very close to my mom," Hobart says. "I think we have a really awesome, strong relationship, and she's really supportive and proud of me ... and I'm absolutely proud of her, especially in regards to CrossFit and all the steps she's taken to take care of herself."
Hobart also holds the admired title of flowmaster for CrossFit's Seminar Staff, which is also a priority in his life.
"The biggest vantage point being a flowmaster I think gives me is being able to see and learn even more from everybody else," Hobart says.
An only child, Hobart has a friendship with four-time Games competitor Austin Malleolo that resembles a brotherhood.
"They are best friends ... they are one in the same," says Ben Bergeron, owner of CrossFit New England, where Hobart trains.
Sporting his original Level 1 Seminar T-shirt on the final day of regional competition, Hobart earned the right to go back to the CrossFit Games, but his humble perspective hasn't changed despite numerous Games appearances as an individual and on a team.
"For me, I love competing in CrossFit ... . It's a way to give back to the community that supports me so much."
Video by Torin Simpson.
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Super humble dude. Definitely one of my new favorite athletes.
Best crossfit docu I have seen yet. I had never heard of James Hobart but I have a lot of respect for him after seeing this movie. Nice Job Torin and Ian!
Fucking awesome. I wanna thank all of you involved in making these vids for us to enjoy. Between the actual stories being captured, the editing, the regularity of uploads ... the list goes on and on. A lot goes into all of this. I'll speak for most of us by saying thanks a ton for kicking ass on what you do.
Excellent atlete James Hobbart! i ve done the level one course with him, great experience!
He was my L1 coach... an awesome guy to talk to and to be around... all the best at the games james.
LOVED this bio video. I've been rooting for James since I first saw him take the winter road trip with Austin and Pat a couple of years ago. So great to see the type of friendship that he has with Austin, just two really great guys. Win Big at the Games, James! Don't sell yourself short!
Love the winter road trip series and loved this. Hobart is a good dude.
Well done! Thanks for letting us get a glimpse of James's life and type of person he is. Fascinating that so many of these amazing athletes are really cool people, the community of CrossFit is why I do it. Everyday it is just fun to hang out, cheer each other on and bust your butt with some awesome people!
James was one of the instructors at my CF-L1. He is a cool guy and a very good instructor.
Hobart just became a new favorite. New England!!
This was fantastic. James is a genuinely good person. All of the clients I've coached that have had him at a Level 1 have had nothing but great things to say about him. His energy and positivity is contagious.
Great piece, great guy!
Still impressed from James visit last year!
Got to see a whole week of James training, was awesome...
What a great mum. Inspirational woman.
this was dope to watch. thumbs up
Great video Torin & James. This is one of the best CrossFit athlete profile/story/doco i've watched.
Big thumbs up from Sydney, Australia!
What a guy, i legit cried when i watched this! I'm completely lost for words, just wow.
Awesome stuff. Great to see young winners that are still humble.
James mom seems like a totally kewl person. He seems like solid guy who'd probably make a top-notch best-friend.
Great story. Thank you James, Crossfit! Great work!!
I love how she looks in on the interview in the background, as a parent I know I would do the same exact thing!
Good son, a strong athlete and a fun guy.
Yes, it's all about him.
Such a humble and hard working guy!
They need to do more of these on different athletes that we dont hear a lot about.. loved seeing him when he's not competing. Never knew Austin and him were so close!
Great video! Enjoyed watching from start to finish
Different to the regular crossfit videos, it stood out and I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good work!
Awesome video! well done Torin, Rooting for Hobart at the games :)
Need more videos like this. It is beneficial for younger athletes trying to balance training with their personal life.
Seems like a very nice and humble young man. Nice job
Hobart really needs his own youtube channel!
"In a single word: 'absolutely amazing'"
Yes you are James, yes you are.
this is my favourite crossfit film by far!
Great video! Seems like that young man really has his head on straight. Respect!
His moms support seems immense. Awesome guy.
what a sweetheart! swoon... excellent work, Torin!
This is why youtube is better that ESPN when it comes to Crossfit
inspiration at its finest! let's go james! pullin for you bud!
Great piece thanks for sharing!
LOVE! So damn adorable too!
Including Rich's standpoint on their bromance was my favorite part hahaha
Great video editing! Great storyteller!
Jason MacDonald sighting!
I will never forget that triangle on Herman.
Very awesome interview. James looks cool, humble guy.
Great Doc. i loved the way you edited and told the story.
This was a very good video; great motivation! Thank you for uploading this!
love this guy, such a character
Jason Mcdonald? I had no idea he stopped fighting and started doing Crossfit. Good for him. He had a good fighting career, and he is staying fit.
New fan here. Great clip TS. Also had a blast in Queenstown when you guys dropped by.
Such a great video. Good Work Crossfit
Well done Torin. I really enjoyed it, love your filming.
I can relate to this guy a ton...
I don't want to win the Games either, but rather just quality for it. I don't want to dedicate so much to Crossfit and put all my other aspirations aside.
More of this please!
Great piece!
Need more videos like this,
That Hobart sign is hilarious
that poster is amazing
An awesome piece, I love HQs videos!
great feature enjoyed watching i hope hes my level 1 seminar instructor after the games haha
Being a only child I can understand why he's so close to his friend. It's hard.
omg! i love him! 😍
Great answer to the question about winning the crossfit games. inspiration
i think he kinda looks a little like Jason Earles..... LOL
Anyway, another awesome video by CrossFit! :D
I don't know how to say but he is the type of guy I wish I could be
amit tiwari whats stopping you?
Wow !! Great video
11:55 where do I get Austin Malleolo's hat?
"Crossfit athletes, the laziest fit people on the planet" ... until you meet swimmers. Anyway, awesome video, seems like a genuine guy who has his priorities straight.
the guy in the background at 20:43 definitely wins the. best beard award. bad@$$ beard man lol
Very cool vid. Yeah hobart!..
Touching, love it
I would break every non vital bone in my body..haha that conversation was quality.
This guy is good. Froning and Fraser still the guys I like the most in CrossFit. Those guys dominate!!
He seems like such a nice guy
Looking back now seeing Fraser in the corner of that one clip early on... haha
Inspiring!
Well deserved...😎
Love this stuff.
is james hobart single? if so, does he want to marry me?
CrossFit® .....so why don't you reply to all the guys saying they'll marry Crossfit women in your videos lol.
Flint McGuire Because you don't look as hot as she does
CrossFit® So? is he? :P
Great video
Respect!!
His mom is so cute.:P
Why does his shirt at the very end of the video (26:19) say North Central Region?
awwwwwww. so cute I like him even more .. and austin M. :P
I like you video man!
Very cool! :)
nice editing. have you thought about working on the new star wars movie.
Respect.
Torin you never got back to the reason that Dave Castro was visiting
Because James received the title of flow master. The director of the crossfit games (Dave Castro) is the one that determines that. That is why he was there.
So sweet 😍
He sounds like Steve-o
James Hobart: Robot in Disguise
This is a fucking role model!
he's my teacher. i learned cert.1 in korea.
so i made a pass. it's still during exercise.
when you come malaysia. let's meet and give pointing exercise...
Fuck yeah James Hobart. #FYJH
Wow, these videos. They're almost too inspiring. If thats even possible..
James Tatum at 20:45?
Well his statement of not wanted to win the games wont last...he's on Crossfit Freedom haha
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Matt Williams probably the greatest comment I have ever read
anyone know what kind of backpack he has?
His mom voice sounds like Stacie Tovars.
I thought that this was about king Henry the 7th’s attorney general
such a great personality.. i would let him crush on my couch n raid my fridge if he wants to
name of the song 9:42 ?
Austin didn't qualify?
Nope.