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Denise, Liz, Rodrigo & Jose test drive 26.1 as the 2026 Open gets underway. Paul talks with the athletes -- before & after to get strategy, wisdom, and lessons to pass on to the rest of us! Also cameos from PJ and Dr. Katie.

In the wake of the 2025 CrossFit Open, PJ, Stephen, & Dr. Adeeb join the show to talk about the benefits & challenges that accompany change. Programming, rest, and the importance of process are just a portion of our conversation that's packed with encouragement, bringing a ton of excitement to what's ahead for all of our athletes.

Meet the teams and the captains! Nick, Amanda, Jose, & Leslie reveal their teams for the 2025 Open. We interview each of them (sans Leslie) and break it all down to the sweet sound of Paul's beloved blender purring in the background.

PJ, Brittany, Chelsea & Stephen join Paul to recap this year's Cypress Classic, and look ahead to an already busy 2025 schedule. Who knew couture toilet paper existed??

Way back on episode 11 we introduced you to CrossFit newbie Amanda Burton. Here we are a year later checking in on her progress. What an incredible testament to how her commitment has led to some amazing results in her physical and mental health.

Tamika is back by popular demand!! She joins Paul & PJ for a conversation on the benefits and drawbacks of supplements and medications such as Xendurance & Ozempic.

Ro from SolCore Wellness sits in with Paul to talk about their approach to recovery and the therapies they offer to athletes of all ages.

23 teams compete in the '24 mixed comp! We talk about the pairings, the events, and get real time feedback on all of the workouts from some of our favorite BLCF athletes.

"The Murph" is around the corner! A shirtless Scott joins Paul & Kelly to expose us to his vast knowledge of Hero WODs. He also reveals his maniacal notebook, and shares why a PJ/Mike B union would never work.

In the wake of the '24 CF Open, Paul sits down with Markus to learn about his battle with CIDP. Markus describes the frustrations that accompany future unknowns, his diagnosis, the impact of Dr. Sara Brown, and the Adaptive Athlete community.

Kelly & PJ join Paul to reflect on this year's Open. Experiences from each workout, standout performances, & FNL antics are all covered. They also hand out their Open MVP awards.

PJ, Aurelia, Rodrigo, & Francisco take 24.1 out for it's maiden voyage to kick of the 2024 Intramural Open at BridgeLakes CrossFit.

Scott B is back for a detailed discussion about Cypress Hybrid -- the area's only CrossFit/Hyrox affiliate. He introduces us to "sharking", confesses to his struggles at "Catch Phrase", and predictably has opinions on the CF Open. Paul has a new intern, Destiny, who is trying to turn her life around.

The CrossFit Open is upon us!! We are live from BLCF for draft night! It's a revolving door of guests, including this year's captains!!

Kelly & Sara join Paul to hand out the first ever edition of BLCF Superlatives! Best Bromance, Most Likely To Shave Their Legs In The Gym Shower, and Coach Most Likely To Start Class Via Zoom are just a small sample size of what they've come up with! Also, Paul pays tribute to the amazing community found at BLCF just in time for The Open.

Kelly & Cory come prepared to share their '24 goals for both CrossFit and life. By this time next year Cory will have recorded a new record in Spanish, Kelly will have confronted everyone she has a problem with, and Ben Walsh will have a new WOD partner.

Gastroenterologist extraordinaire Dr. Tamika Jaswani joins Paul & PJ for the first show of 2024!! Everyone wants to make changes this time of year, and Tamika helps us navigate the troubled waters of nutrition, supplements, & diarrhea. No one wears Paul's t-shirts, the Mediterranean diet, and the total sham that was "Sleigh the Holidays" are all discussed.

Brittany shoves her husband aside to tell us about ESC Sounds earbuds -- the official brand of Feliz NaviSquad

When it comes to thorough product evaluations look no further than Coach Scott. He joins to tell us all about the vest he's settled on after MANY MANY predecessors.

Brian H comes in to pimp his new Nike Weighlifting Lifters

Paul inconveniences Leslie Snider of Movement Evolution for a quick conversation.

PJ is next! She loves her some Inov-8 shoes and has a closetful to prove it.

Stephen and Justin get back in Paul's hot tub to share thoughts on the 3rd annual Rock the Box competition. Justin throws his partner under the bus, and makes sure all 4 wheels hit him forwards & backwards; Nick D's legend grows; the boys are sure to compliment their wives.

BridgeLakes athletes step up to share their CrossFit must haves. Leslie Shafer kicks things off with her favorite workout companion -- the ICESHAKER.

Ben Walsh debuts on the show along side Paul, PJ, & Sara. We celebrate PJ's alleged 45th birthday; the guys process injury in very different ways, but converge on crying and getting stronger. Amy Adams was born to portray Sara in her future biopic.