We sit down with Dr. Alandra Greenley to talk about Hyrox’s rapid growth, what it takes to compete at the highest level, and how CrossFit and endurance training can fuel the same engine. We also get real about rule consistency, transition efficiency, and how she adapts training and mindset while racing and training during pregnancy. • Hyrox’s rise from niche race to global sport • Building a durable engine through swimming, endurance work, and CrossFit • Using breath contro...

We talk through why “more training” feels so tempting in CrossFit and how that mindset quietly turns into under-recovery, nagging injuries, and lost progress. We lay out a practical way to spot overtraining, scale intelligently, and stay competitive while still training for longevity. • Defining overtraining as training volume where injury feels inevitable • Why the whiteboard and social comparison push extra sessions • Training age, wear and tear, and why masters athletes n...

We break down Bison Benchmark 28 and why two scored runs with short rests turn a “simple” workout into a real test of pacing, recovery, and grit. We also explain how to pick the right level, track your data, and train smart all summer so the retest proves you actually improved. • The format of Benchmark 28 and why two run times matter • How to choose RPE for the first run without ruining the second • Why levels exist and how scaling protects the intended stimulus • Benchmarks as a gauge for p...

We break down what mindfulness actually looks like for CrossFit athletes when the workout hurts, the fear shows up, or the plan falls apart. We share real competition and injury stories that show how attention, gratitude, and identity can change performance and make training feel lighter. • Dan’s shift from trying to be “tougher” to noticing thoughts in real time • How mindfulness changes self-talk during pain, comparison, and fatigue • A before-and-after competition story t...

We break down why so many CrossFit athletes work hard yet feel stuck, then lay out a simple framework to choose a clear path based on your real goals. We share three practical ways to improve that hinge on honesty, learning, and what you do when a workout starts to unravel. • three types of CrossFit athletes and why choosing a lane matters • avoiding the hamster wheel of changing goals week to week • filming yourself to check movement standards without ego • using vid...

We break down the age group quarterfinals and semifinals with Bobby Wallam and ask what those tests really reward. We land on a clear takeaway: the workouts are fine on their own, but the season feels repetitive in time domains, loading, and key separators. • blending coaching, programming, and competing to sharpen decisions and cues • reframing injuries as constraints that can improve weaknesses and mindset • redundancy across tests and why variance matters for fair sport p...

We’re under 24 hours from the 2026 online age group semifinal, so we lay out simple, real-world strategies to attack all five workouts without spiraling. We break down pacing, movement priorities, scoring traps, and how to choose a workout order that fits your body and your strengths. • pacing Workout 1 with steady snatch singles to protect grip for rope climbs • avoiding the five-foot barbell rule mistake that can erase reps • managing lateral burpee box jump overs and shu...

We react to CrossFit naming Bruce Edwards as CEO and ask why the job keeps changing hands so fast. We weigh OG credibility against the hard reality of private equity goals, shrinking affiliate counts, and what HQ support would actually move the needle for gym owners. • quick history of CrossFit CEO turnover and what it signals • how Berkshire Partners’ ROI timeline shapes leadership choices • why “CrossFit is huge” can still mean “small business” • Bruce Edwards’ back...

I fly solo to break down the 2026 CrossFit Open with less emotion and more perspective, using the athlete experience, the affiliate reality, and what the workouts say about the CrossFit brand. We walk through 26.1, 26.2, and 26.3 to pull out practical lessons on inclusivity, logistics, mobility, pacing, and what to train for next year. • why Open programming critiques get biased fast • the three perspectives that matter: athlete, affiliate, brand • 26.1 as a leg stamina grinder and why wall ...

We sit down with Xenom founder Keith Barlow to unpack a new CrossFit-licensed, two-day, 10-event competition designed to test broad fitness without watering down the methodology. We dig into programming choices, decathlon-style scoring, and how a global standardized format could strengthen athletes, affiliates, and the wider CrossFit ecosystem. • what Xenom is and why it is not fitness racing • the Decathlon of Fitness concept and how 10 events fit into two days • why Xenom ...