“Everyone has different backgrounds and were raised differently [and] I love that. And then you come into a team, and you just have to figure out how to work together, which I think strengthens everyone individually” – Kenzie Christensen
Kenzie Christensen is a long time competitive jump roper and member of Flight Crew Jump Rope Team
We get into loads of details about growing up in the competitive jump rope world, which was super fun! If you’re not a competitive jumper just a heads up that there will be some specific references, but you’ll still really dig this episode.
We talk about so much in our conversation, including growing up in the sport of jump rope, how Kenzie’s competitive training improved over the years, why speed step isn’t as popular as freestyle, and the growth of jump rope organizations over the last decade or so.
We also get into the jump rope club Kenzie started in College, how that club put on workshops for the local elementary school, the differences between coaching youth competitive jumpers versus adult recreational jumpers, and a whole lot more!
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Transcript
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Show Notes
01:20 How Kenzie Became A Competitive Jump Roper
03:45 How Kenzie Trained For Competitions
04:41 Why Isn’t Speed Step More Popular?
08:32 The Different Ropes Kenzie’s Used
11:20 How Kenzie’s Competitive Training Progressed
16:25 How Kenzie Started A Jump Rope Club In College
25:48 Kenzie’s Favorite Competition Year
28:14 Competition Routines Vs. Performance Routines
31:03 How Jump Rope Has Impacted Kenzie’s Profession
32:54 Managing Chronic Knee Injury
36:59 How Kenzie’s Jump Rope Goals Have Evolved
39:36 How The Sport Of Jump Rope Has Grown Over The Years
41:38 The Rise Of Adult Recreational Jumpers During The Pandemic
46:09 Coaching Youth Competitive Jumpers Vs. Adult Recreational Jumpers
52:25 What Kenzie Has Learned From Jump Rope
56:49 What Is Jump Rope To You?
58:32 Kenzie’s Favorite Flight Crew Performances
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