Talking Elite Fitness Podcast

Four in-person qualifying events took place last weekend in the busiest three days of the CrossFit Games season. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren recap the biggest stories from each semifinal including another dominant performance from Tia Toomey. Does this mean she will be making another run at the CrossFit Games? The World Fitness Project unveils their plans for a Rec League, and the long wait is over for Anikha Greer. After plenty of near misses and flat out bad luck, she is finally set to make her debut appearance at the CrossFit Games. Anikha talks with Tommy and Lauren about finally breaking through to the Games, her experience at the first World Fitness Project tour stop, how she's looking to improve from now until August, and her love for the sport of Pickleball.

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The busiest weekend of semfinals is upon us! Four in-person competitions are on the schedule as we continue to close in on the 2025 CrossFit Games in Albany, NY. Sean, Tommy, and Lauren preview the Torian Pro, Rebel Renegade Games, Syndicate Crown, and Far East Throwdown. They talk about the top storylines from each competition, what athletes you should be watching, and where the most exciting matchups will be.

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This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Go to thirdzy.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Rest and Recovery collagen.

We still have 5 in-person qualifying events left on the schedule, but it's never too early to start talking about the CrossFit Games. Individual event 1 in Albany has been announced. It's not sexy, but it's definitely necessary. Four more athletes earned a spot at the Games through The Fittest Experience this past weekend. Lauren Kalil gives us a first hand account of what went down in Oklahoma. Plus, Alex Gazan joins the show to talk about her win at the first World Fitness Project Tour stop, how she battled back from a shoulder injury, and how sleep might be overrated on a competition weekend.

This episode is presented by Kreatures of Habit. Head to kreaturesofhabit.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Meal One overnight oats packed with 30 grams of protein per serving.

The in-affiliate online semifinals are a closer to being officially done. Some major score adjustments have been handed out after videos were reviewed, and some big name athletes are now on the outside looking in. We had a scare at the French Throwdown this past weekend, but all is well thanks to a fast-acting medical team. The first tour stop for the World Fitness Project is in the books. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what they liked, what they didn't, and what concerns they still have.

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The virtual in-affiliate semifinals are done pending video review. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the top storylines from this past weekend's online event. Katrin Davidsdottir will soon be adding the title of "mother" to her list of accomplishments. The World Fitness Project is set to debut this weekend in the wake of their announcement that Adidas has signed on as their official footwear partner for the season. The crew talks about what they need to see from the new fitness league in order to call the kickoff a success.

This episode is presented by Kreatures of Habit. Head to kreaturesofhabit.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on their Meal One prepakaged oats loaded with 30 grams of protein per serving.

This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Got to thirdzy.com/TEF to save 20% on their rest and recovery collagen and improve how you sleep and recover each night.