Scott takes a look at all the criticism of the Open and how does he feel? Let's give some time to this regime. Did anyone not make it on because of the programming that should have? Are we blowing things out of proportion? Maybe we look at QF as the 4th and 5th week of the open with cuts? Just my riff on the subject
Charlie gets his monthly check-in with Justin.
We catch up with all the news from the crew, plus a few things in the CrossFit Space. Workouts for today, Should Age Groups be Adjusted more than at 55, are Masters getting screwed? Looking for more human Intrest stories, What we have planned for Quarter Finals
We check in with Jamie to see how the simulation run by Training Think Tank went for her, and how it is preparing her for Quarterfinals. When is it okay to be selfish as an athlete when you are a gym owner and coach? Why is it important to give age groups in person competition and/or public video submissions? Jamie makes and excellent point with understanding where your own holes are by being able to see others in your division.
Please accept our apologies as this episode ended abruptly due to a technical glitch. Follow Scott through his live weekly check-ins live during his journey to lose 100 lbs by the start of the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games.
Excited to hear the stories of dropping in throughout Europe. This Communications Professor, and debate coach, started CrossFit 6 years ago as a dabbler, then a year ago she got news that shook her a bit and changed her focus on what she needed to do. She then started doing competitions again, and decided to sign up for the CrossFit Open for the first time. Then she realized she would be in the UK during this time, so why not make it an adventure and an adventure she had.
We explore how these two friends came together, what motivated Adam and why Josh felt the need to help his friend out.
We follow up with Syd after the close of the 2023 CrossFit Games Open, The difference between doing the Open at CFNE and Winnepeg (CrossFit Undefeated). How Syd is a Diva about her workouts, drops weight, breaks things, leaves chalk and whatever else. As always, love the banter with Syd as she preps for Quarterfinals.
We follow up with Kelly after the close of the 2023 CrossFit Open and her 11th place worldwide finish. We talk about what the next 2 weeks will look like leading into the Quarterfinals. What did Kelly learn about herself during the Open? What an awesome conversation.
We follow up with Matt after 23.3. We talk the little wins, that can stack up and make a huge difference. Matt has been looking for these small wins but is too hard on himself to see the little wins that are making a big difference.
We Take a look at the ChalkDust Community that supports Rudy in his efforts to repeat as CrossFit Games Champion, what we learn is the Rudy is a humble guy, who would do anything for anyone, and the love he recieves from the community is a reciperication of the love he gives the community. This is a special episode.
We follow up with Logan after 23.3, where does Logan go from here, train with Roman? Back to Cookeville. Deload for quarters or Semis. Did Logan passout again this week? We will see.
We check in with Carolyne on how the 2023 Open went and how it has set her up for the upcoming season.
Cat is still under that gray cloud, Charlie is still on the mend and the 23 Open is in the books! We give our thoughts on the Open, and CrossFit HQ. We talk about falling off a shelf onto a Vacuum. Making Quarterfinals.
We check in with Jamie during the last week of the Open, What does it look like for her going into quarters and the next few weeks. We talk a lot about the relief of being done with the Open, the fact that the last bar in this WOD was 10lbs heavier than Jamie's 1 Rep Max and how confidence and Mindset are a need on just a few elements of Jamie's Game.
In an effort to lose 100 lbs by the 2023 CrossFit Games, Scott is recording his weekly check ins with his nutrition coach Cheryl Nasso, Come along for the ride.
Tracy and Cat talk about 23.3, and how Tracy knew it was going to come down to the 155lbs bar. Tracy hit a number here, listen to find out how many. They also talk about the importance of the Open for this season and that Tracy is focusing on getting to quarters and Semis at this point.
Elena and Cat Talk about finishing up the open, how taking specific steps have helped her get through this stage with the least amount of anxiety, how she knows she is on the bubble for semi-finals and is doing everything she can to peak at the right time!
We explore what it mean to be a good coach, what elements to be a great coach. and we will open the phone lines and take calls and chat comments from listeners.
We check in on what will be the final workout of the Open.
We are going to dive into nutrition and Syd's change to M2 Nutrition, What was Syd doing before and how much changed in her nutrition, Has she felt a difference? Is this part of what is bringing her confidence. Does she have to look at the leaderboard? She also tells us she tans in the summer time, we need photo proof.
Kelly gets back from her sister's wedding how does that affect this weeks training and 23.2 workout? How did Kelly balancing everything about her trip home and enjoying her Sister's wedding. Kelly sits in 15th place worldwide and I think the memories she made were worth a few extra macros.
We dive into why he felt so sluggish going into the 2022 Semis We look at peaking maybe too soon maybe too late, then how much does anxiety play a role, what about expectations? Finally, we finish a look at CrossFit Open Workout 23.2 and learning valuable lessons moving forward.
This week we are focused on the family and the balance an elite athlete who works full time with 2 kids has maintain. What is awesome is the way the family all comes together and suppports Rudy in his efforts to repeat as CrossFit Games Champion.
We dive into the confidence issues associated with being a competitive athelte, epecially jumping from the teen division into the open division. What kind of toll does that take? and with Logan being a Mayhem Athlete has he tapped into Jim Hetzel for advice. Finally, we talk about 23.2 and doing it with Asthma.
We discuss everything around 23.2, Charlie has a new hip! and whatever else come's up in this lively conversation. We test the live call in phone with our guy Travis from VNDK8! We talk gym workouts and allergic reactions and all kinds of old person stuff.
Tracy and Cat talk about 23.2 and how part A was a good workout for her, and how part B was a little damage control where it comes to strength. They also talk about the importance of the Open for this season and that Tracy is focusing on getting to quarters and Semis at this point.
Cat and Elena talk about reducing the anxiety of the Open by not looking at the leaderboard, watching the announcement and focusing on training. The Goal is to peak at quarters and that is where Elena will focus on where she stands at that point.
