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Misfit Podcast

Misfit Athletics

377 episodes

6 hours ago

What if the secret to leveling up this season isn’t a new cycle, but the courage to keep showing up when everything says stay home? We call it monsoon season: the messy middle when daylight fades, holidays crowd the calendar, and motivation leaks. The athletes who keep climbing the leaderboard aren’t chasing hacks; they’re mastering simple behaviors done relentlessly and refining how they think when the day gets heavy. We break down two mental models that turn anxiety into action. Zoom in to...

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What if the secret to leveling up this season isn’t a new cycle, but the courage to keep showing up when everything says stay home? We call it monsoon season: the messy middle when daylight fades, holidays crowd the calendar, and motivation leaks. The athletes who keep climbing the leaderboard aren’t chasing hacks; they’re mastering simple behaviors done relentlessly and refining how they think when the day gets heavy. We break down two mental models that turn anxiety into action. Zoom in to...

Show more...

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Every Time You Quit, Someone Else Gets Your Prize: Stress, adaptation, and the art of showing up - E.375

What if the secret to leveling up this season isn’t a new cycle, but the courage to keep showing up when everything says stay home? We call it monsoon season: the messy middle when daylight fades, holidays crowd the calendar, and motivation leaks. The athletes who keep climbing the leaderboard aren’t chasing hacks; they’re mastering simple behaviors done relentlessly and refining how they think when the day gets heavy. We break down two mental models that turn anxiety into action. Zoom in to...

6 hours ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Phase 2: 2026 Programming Continues into Monsoon Szn - E.374

We map the full Phase Two plan and explain how to pick the right track, set clear priorities, and train with intent through the toughest stretch of the year. From squat clean peaking and volume squats to Echo Bike zone two and muscle-up progressions, we show how to build a season-proof base. • choosing between Pro, Hatchet, Masters and GPP • variable training system and what is mandatory vs optional • why intent beats volume for strength progressions • squat clean peak and volume back squat ...

2 weeks ago

1 hour

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Competition Preparation & Execution - How to get yourself ready, and use it on game day - E.373

Most athletes don’t lose because they’re undertrained; they lose because their systems fail when it counts. We unpack a full, practical framework for competition prep and execution that turns hard-earned fitness into points on the leaderboard. From building a “maturity meter” through daily habits to knowing exactly when to chase threshold and when to game a Metcon, you’ll get a clear plan you can run tomorrow. We start with becoming a student of the game: logging strategies, testing at real ...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 35 minutes

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MONTEZUMA: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.372

We lay out the Montezuma phase and show how deadlifts and wall walks, paired with smart cardio and GPP rotations, build a sturdy trunk and a stronger culture. We share why narratives matter, how PAP and reset deadlifts teach bracing, and how wall walks outperform handstand walking for GPP. • Montezuma phase theme of midline and posterior chain • Deadlift heavy days with PAP and reset mechanics • GPP rotation and targeted in‑WOD lifting for expression • Wall walk bias with test–retest and ski...

4 weeks ago

1 hour 21 minutes

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Mastering Pulling & Pressing Gymnastics: The Audit / Plan / Execute Matrix for Coaches & Athletes: E.371

We lay out a simple matrix to fix pulling and pressing gymnastics: audit, plan, execute across mobility, stability, strict work, low-rep checks, capacity, intervals, and metcons. Coaches get a system to diagnose and program; athletes get clear steps that trade ego for durable skill. • moving community chat from Discord to Telegram • early-bird camp at CrossFit Roots announced • why practice hard things: growth, challenge, mindset • audit sequence: dead hangs, kip swings, handstand holds • str...

1 month ago

1 hour 34 minutes

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Freestyle Episode: Quarterfinals, Athlete IQ, Big Fish / Small Pond, Why Do We Do This?!, Extra Credit for Affiliate Competitors. - E.370

The season just got sharper. Quarterfinals are back, the pathway is clearer, and the middle tier finally means something again. We break down how the top 25% advance from the Open and why landing inside the top 2,000 in Quarterfinals is the new threshold for Semifinal eligibility. Beyond the headlines, we talk about what this structure does for real athletes who need meaningful checkpoints, not guesswork, to plan their year and build toward in-person competition. Then we get practical. If “S...

1 month ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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Cultivating Confidence: A Five Step, Never-Ending Process - E.369

Ever wonder why some athletes crumble under pressure while others seem to thrive? The difference often isn't talent or even preparation—it's confidence. But not the shallow, Instagram-quote variety. We're talking about the deep, unshakeable confidence that comes from understanding exactly who you are and what you're capable of. In this revealing conversation, we break down the five essential steps to cultivating genuine confidence that holds up when stakes are highest. Starting with the coun...

1 month ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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Listener Q&A: Injuries, Hyrox, Bodyfat %, Mobility, Supersets, Identifying Weaknesses, FAQs - E.368

Does pushing your fitness to the extreme eventually circle back to poor health? How do elite athletes train through injuries and still perform at their best? When does scaling a workout become self-sabotage? The Misfit Athletics podcast tackles these thought-provoking questions and more in this comprehensive Q&A episode. Drawing from their experience coaching Games-level athletes, the hosts share remarkable insights on injury management during competition season. They reveal how athletes...

1 month ago

1 hour 32 minutes

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Training Smart AND Hard on Machines: The Misfit Gears Matrix 2.0 - E.367

Dive into the evolution of precision pacing with the newly updated Gears Matrix 2.0, a game-changing tool developed through 11 years of coaching data and countless athlete testing cycles. This episode unveils the comprehensive framework that has revolutionized how competitive CrossFit athletes approach machine-based conditioning. The Gears Matrix organizes training intensity into eight distinct "gears," providing concrete pacing targets across rowing, biking, skiing, running, and more. We br...

2 months ago

1 hour 15 minutes

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ARKHAM: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.366

The 2026 season kicks off with Arkham Phase, a meticulously designed training cycle that builds on summer programming while introducing new movement biases to create well-rounded CrossFit athletes. Drew and Hunter dive deep into the front squat and squat clean focus of this phase, explaining how these movements represent a logical progression from the deadlift and back squat work of previous cycles. "The front squat is probably the most accessible squat that also does an exceptional job of m...

2 months ago

58 minutes

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Phase 1: 2026 Programming Begins - E.365

The Misfit Athletics team unveils their vision for Year 14 of their renowned CrossFit programming with Phase One launching September 1st. Under the powerful theme "Rain or Shine," they explore what truly separates elite competitors from the rest: unwavering consistency regardless of circumstances. Drawing from real-world examples including Justin LaFala's fourth podium finish and Kelly's impressive improvement to 9th place at the Masters CrossFit Games despite reduced training volume, the co...

2 months ago

1 hour 9 minutes

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CrossFit Games Programming Breakdown - E.364

The evolution of CrossFit Games programming tells us everything about what elite fitness truly means. In our deep dive into the 2025 CrossFit Games workouts, we uncover how traditional movements executed at extraordinary levels continue to define the sport's pinnacle. This breakdown reveals fascinating patterns: running dominated as the most programmed movement (appearing three times), while foundational gymnastics elements like toe-to-bar, handstand walks, and bar muscle-ups created appropr...

3 months ago

1 hour 39 minutes

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Keep. Showing. Up. w/ Paige Semenza - E.363

What happens when you're at the pinnacle of your sport and suddenly your body betrays you? Seven-time CrossFit Games athlete Paige Semenza takes us through her remarkable journey of injury, adaptation, and triumph that culminated in her best Games finish yet—despite training through debilitating back and shoulder injuries. The conversation starts with Paige revealing the moment in April 2023 when she felt that dreaded "pop" in her back during a deficit deadlift, just weeks before semifinals....

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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2026 Season Programming & Phase Zero - E.362

The CrossFit Games season might end in August, but the journey to the 2026 season begins July 28th with Misfit's Phase Zero. This critical five-week baseline testing period establishes your starting point across strength, skill, conditioning, and workout proficiency before launching into nine-week training phases designed to systematically build your competitive engine. In this comprehensive roadmap episode, we break down exactly how Misfit programming is structured, revealing the strategic ...

3 months ago

1 hour 28 minutes

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Supplements that Actually Work - E.361

When it comes to supplements, the fitness industry is flooded with products promising everything from superhuman strength to rapid fat loss – but which ones actually deliver results? In this comprehensive breakdown, we cut through the noise to reveal our evidence-based tier list of supplements that truly work. We start by establishing the critical foundation: supplements should only enter the conversation after you've dialed in the fundamentals of nutrition, sleep, and training consistency. ...

3 months ago

1 hour 22 minutes

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The Wolf: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.360

Strength, endurance, and adaptation converge in Misfit Affiliate's The Wolf Phase, inspired by Herb Brooks' famous quote "the legs feed the wolf." This special edition podcast dives deep into the programming philosophy that prioritizes back squats and running as foundational movements for developing well-rounded fitness. The conversation explores how alternating heavy back squat days with metabolic conditioning creates a powerful stimulus across all energy systems. Drawing on decades of coac...

4 months ago

1 hour 13 minutes

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A Real Misfit: w/Erica Folo - E.359

What does it take to transform from promising talent to elite competitor? For Erica Folo, the answer lies not in the gym, but between the ears. Erica's journey began as a sprinter who was drawn to CrossFit after spotting a "jacked" teammate who was secretly training at a local box. Despite her initial assessment of the warehouse gym as "looking like a jail," she found herself immersed in the community. Natural talent quickly became evident, leading to a CrossFit Games appearance as a teen in...

4 months ago

57 minutes

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Whatever it Takes w/ Semifinals Athlete Brandon True - E.358

What would happen if you decided that something was possible instead of impossible? Brandon True's remarkable transformation from struggling CrossFit athlete to two-time semifinals competitor provides a compelling answer to that question. Brandon's journey began with a casual bet against two 40-year-old CrossFitters who claimed they could beat him in a workout. His competitive spirit ignited, Brandon dove headfirst into CrossFit with the ambitious goal of reaching the CrossFit Games. Little ...

4 months ago

1 hour 25 minutes

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All Hail Linear Progression! - E.357

Imagine training for years but never truly reaching your potential. This episode reveals why linear progression—the simple concept of systematic improvement—might be the missing piece in your fitness journey. We begin by introducing "The Ramp Theory," a powerful visualization tool that explains why so many athletes fail to progress despite consistent training. Picture yourself as a cyclist facing a massive jump. Starting at the bottom with no momentum leads to failure; beginning high on the ...

5 months ago

1 hour 38 minutes

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Syndicate Crown Recap - E.356

What separates the physically capable from the truly elite competitors? In this revealing episode, we take you behind the scenes at the Syndicate Crown CrossFit competition to examine the critical mental game that makes all the difference when athletes step onto the competition floor. Fresh off witnessing the intensity of high-level CrossFit competition, we unpack what makes execution under pressure so difficult – and so important. The physical capacity of these athletes is undeniable, but w...

5 months ago

1 hour 11 minutes