Anikha Greer started competing in CrossFit when she was 15 years-old and has almost made the Games on a couple of occasions. She recently finished 12th at Wodapalooza and had an event win as well.  We talk to her about how she got involved in CrossFit, What she learned from Wodapalooza, her goals for the season and why her workout playlist isn’t that popular at her gym.

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Fitness with Friends #84 - Anikha Greer

The Semifinals are all set (again)! A new event fills out the schedule in North America. Sean and Tommy talk to Wilson Pak and Luke Espe, the Directors of both the Mid Atlantic CrossFit Challenge and Syndicate Crown. The season is upon us. Sean and Tommy list the top 10 questions they have as we get set to kick things off. Plus, Sara goes down to Georgia and Sean almost sues Comedy Central.

Semifinals Kind of Life and Top Questions Heading into the Season

Matt O’Keefe recently announced that he is leaving Loud and Live Sports to pursue other opportunities. First off, he tells us what he is going to be doing, why this was the right time to make the move, the things he is looking to accomplish in his new venture in both the short and long term and what he thinks needs to happen for the sport of CrossFit to continue to grow and succeed.

Fitness with Friends #83 - Matt O'Keefe

Eric Roza is moving from CrossFit's CEO to the Chairman of the Board. Sean and Tommy discuss the move, the misinformation out there, why people are skeptical and what the next move might be. The equipment list for the Open has been released. What movements might we see and what workouts might be repeated? Plus, PRs and No-Reps and Community Support.

#164 - Eric Roza's Big Move and Gearing up for The Open

Bethany Shadburne is hoping to make it back to the CrossFit Games for the 6th time in her career this year.  Her best finish was 8th in 2019.  She is also coming off a second-place finish at Wodapalooza a few weeks ago. Bethany talks about what it was like to miss out on competing at the CrossFit Games last year due to COVID, how she has changed as an athlete, how she’s adjusted her training to be more effective, and her overall growth as a person over the last few years.  

Fitness with Friends #82 - Bethany Shadburne

Monster Energy announced they have signed some of the top athletes in the sport of fitness. Sean and Tommy talk about what it could mean for the sport and some of the reactions from the community at large. The Queen of CrossFit is going team. Annie Thorisdottir has assembled a super team she hopes can challenge for the Affiliate Cup. Plus, the semifinals dates and locations set (mostly), Matt O'Keefe says goodbye to loud and live and Tia Toomey gets left out in the cold.

#163 - CrossFit's Monstars, The Queen's Gambit and Semis are Set

Emma McQuaid had her best career finish at the Games last year when she took 12th and she is coming off a first place finish in the elite individual division at Wodapalooza.  She talks about what she learned from competing in Miami, the things she is focused on improving in 2022, her career in quad racing, how she dealt with a terrible accident her husband suffered while racing and what her goals are for this Games season.

Fitness with Friends #81 - Emma McQuaid

Tia Toomey is adding another impressive accomplishment to her resume. She is on the verge of appearing in the Olympics for the second time in 6 years. Wodapalooza closed out the offseason competition schedule over the weekend. Sean and Tommy discuss each elite division, the things that stood out and the things they'll be watching as we head into the Games season. 

#162 - Wodapalooza Recap and Tia Goes Sledding

We're going to Miami! The final offseason competition is scheduled for this weekend in Florida. Sean and Tommy take a close look at the matchups and storylines they'll be watching at Wodapalooza. Mal O'Brien is joining the HWPO crew. Mat Fraser sits down with Tommy Marquez to discuss the move, how it came about and the tools he picked up as a competitor that will help him as a coach.

#161 - WZA Preview and Fraser Talks HWPO

On this edition of Fitness with Friends, Sean Woodland talks with Gary Gaines, CrossFit’s GM of Global Affiliates, Daniel Chaffey, CrossFit’s Director of International Affiliates and Austin Malleolo, CrossFit’s Director of North American Gym Ops. They talk about what they have been doing to help affiliates around the world, the challenges that COVID has and is continuing to present, how their authenticity has helped them earn credibility with affiliates and what they want to accomplish in 2022. (This was recorded prior to the firing of Dave Castro)

Fitness with Friends #80 - Gary Gaines, Austin Malleolo and Daniel Chaffey

Dave Castro is out, so what's next?  Sean and Tommy discuss the surprising and sudden move, the various feelings they have regarding it, why it may have happened and what could be next. Plus another edition of PRs and No Reps where we find out why Tommy Marquez owes many thanks to a coffee cup.

#160 - CrossFit Fires Dave Castro

With the start of the season right around the corner, CrossFit has released its 2022 Rulebook.  Sean and Tommy talk about what's missing, what's new and what they think needs to be added.  Plus, New Year's resolutions and PRs and No-Reps.

#159 - The Book of Rules is Set

Podium Picks gets a new title this week.  On this episode, Sean and Tommy are joined by eight of their supporters from Patreon for a Holidays draft. Food, movies, traditions, songs and gifts are all up for grabs. And like the Holidays themselves, there is plenty of fun that is had by all.  Get ready to hear about some timely classics, creative traditions and scrumptious treats as we get to know our patrons a little bit better.  Happy Holidays, everyone!

Patron Picks - Holidays

On this episode, Sean talks with 9-time CrossFit Games qualifier and 4-time Masters Champion Dave Hippensteel.  Dave recently competed in the Legends Championship in San Diego, California and finished 2nd in the 65-plus division.  He talks about how he found CrossFit, how sports helped him find direction when he was young, how CrossFit can improve Masters programming at the Games and what sport he hasn’t try that he would one day like to take on.

Fitness with Friends #79 - Dave Hippensteel

The Dubai CrossFit Championship gave us some exciting moments and plenty to talk about.  Sean and Tommy recap the three-day competition and review the storylines they were watching heading into the event.  How was the return of Ricky Garard?  What did we see from Sara Sigmundsdottir?  What does the overall win mean for both Laura Horvath and Roman Khrennikov?  Plus, Kristin Holte's last ride and Sam Briggs has one more run left.

#158 - Recapping the Dubai CrossFit Championship

CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez, alongside filmmakers Heber Cannon, and Marston Sawyers, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.

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