The HERD FIT
The HERD FIT
David Syvertsen
S8E223: Crossfit Quarterfinal / Semifinal Programming Analysis
59 minutes Posted May 18, 2026 at 8:00 am.
Welcome And Season Setup
The Coach Programmer Athlete Trifecta
Turning Injury Into Better Training
Quarterfinals And Semifinals Overview
How Inclusive Testing Changes The Open
Too Many For Time Workouts
Working Times And Missing Long Tests
Loading Problems And Strength Standards
How To Make Strength Tests Real
Repeated Separators And Lost Variety
Accountability And Final Takeaways
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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...