Europe Is Coming

What did John Singleton think about the programming for the start of the 2023 Nobull CrossFit Games season? What happened to the Europeans and is he top dog in his own gym? All this, and quite a bit more in this week's episode.  We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal...

Anais talks about being a rookie in 2022 and what she's working on for 2023, making friends in CrossFit and how her life has changed since she moved to train in Mallorca.  You can find Anais on Insta here https://www.instagram.com/mai__lan/ We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to...

Whilst we wait for the announcement for 23.2 we've got the reactions from the main sponsor, spectators and athletes straight after 23.1 in Madrid.  And, we have a statement from Adrian Bozman answering these questions...  Q : What was the decision behind the repeat of 14.4? Q : Could the inclusion of such technical gymnastic movements in the first test of the season a barrier to participation...

When life gives you lemons you pivot and make lemonade.  Adaptation is the key to long term success.  John Singleton talks about why the format of The Crown, the teen competition, has been changed.  We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, just pop in the code EIC at the checkout to get the deal. Visit https://theprogrm.com/ and...

Nat Diez, the country manager for CrossFit in Spain finds twenty minutes in her schedule for a catch up. We talk about the incredible growth of affiliates in Spain, what Don Faul, the new CEO for CrossFit is like,  what we can expect from 23.1 and a couple of secret tidbits about the event....  You can get tickets for 23.1 here https://games.crossfit.com/announcement/13981/games You can follow Cro...

Lena Richter and Nico Billaudel are one half of Europe's best CrossFit team: CrossFit Oslo Navy Blue. They talk about how they got their name, what's important for the success of a team, and why they are "pretty sad" that Rich Froning has now retired from team competition. AND... can you guess what is the most popular soft drink in Norway? Lena knows!  You can find Nico here ht...

Carmen originally studied law and was a practicing lawyer when a random IG story started her journey in a completely different direction.  Now she is the Operations Manager and right hand woman to Europe's most successful CrossFit training progamme, and she negotiates deals on behalf of her athletes with brands such as Nike, Foodspring et al...  We talk about the scarity of women BTS in the s...

Yep, that shiner wasn't a tattoo, John got walloped at Wodapalooza. He tells the story in this episode. Plus, how stopwatches can affect the leaderboard and how he and other training programmes are starting to work together to improve the sport.  You can find and follow John here: https://www.instagram.com/johnchristiansingleton/ We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all...

A short overview of 2022, and some speculation about  how 2023 will shape up. How did John go from a one man band, to a team of coaches, a media department an education branch, and an athlete management division?  What did it take to get five athletes to the Games last year, and how is 23 looking for the top level athletes in The Progrm?  How is the 23 season going to look and when will we know ab...

What took Matilde Garnes from almost quitting competition in 2021 to 19th place at the Games in 2022? Matilde talks about her 2022 season, burn out, how to refocus, and what's next. Thanks Matilde for the great chat!  You can find her here :  https://www.instagram.com/matildegarnes We have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% discount on all of The Progrm courses or the Athlete Academy, ju...

Jan Matiaska, fresh from his recent victory at the International Functional Fitness Federation (iF3) World Championships in Mexico talks about his professional sporting career, his  ambitions for 2023 and what you can expect to have for lunch if you hang out with him in Switzerland.    You can find Jan here https://www.instagram.com/janmatiaska/ Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/ We  ha...

In this episode we talk about the The Crown which is now in qualifiers, and the recent Teen Camp in Mallorca. The Progrm Crown qualifiers will run until January 22nd. The competition is for teens and young adults. You can find out more information: https://theprogrm.com/the-crown/ You can find: The Crown https://www.instagram.com/theprogrmcrown/ John https://www.instagram.com/johnchristiansingleto...

Sola has had quite the year. She talks about her decision to postpone her studies, her first individual appearance at the CrossFit Games, and moving to live in Mallorca.  Along the way we talk about changing mindset, silencing doubts, and her future goals. You can find Sola here https://www.instagram.com/solasigurdardottir/ And Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/ BTW, we have an EIC offe...

Sooo many competitions, sooo little time! The Progrm athletes and coaches have been very busy since Rogue. John gives a recap on events over the last 6 weeks and a preview of what's to come. NB; This episode was recorded the day before Dubai began, congratulations to Moritz who took home second, Giorgios who finished 10th, and Ella 14th. BTW, we have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10% di...

Emma McQuaid talks about how 2022 has been going for her professionally and personally.  We discuss if she should now be sponsored by Doritos after she recently set a new record in Ireland for the snatch, and what she is planning for 2023 and beyond.  You can find Emma  here https://www.instagram.com/mcquaid175/ And Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/ BTW, we have an EIC offer for you. Y...

What does it take to go from bodybuilder to CrossFit Games Athlete and the owner of three gyms? It's no surprise to know it's a lot of dedication and hard work.  Moritz Fiebig talks about winning the German Throwdown this year,  and how much his life has changed in the past twelve months.  You can find Moritz here https://www.instagram.com/moritz_fiebig/ And Vicki at https://www.instagra...

Julian Festor is the Country Manager for CrossFit in France, and until recently was also the Director of the French Throwdown. He talks about what it takes to run a successful CrossFit competition, how France has become the country with the most affiliates after the States, and his thoughts about the future of the methodology and the sport. You can find Julian here https://www.instagram.com/julian...

British athlete Tayla Howe talks about moving back to her parents, buying a house with her boyfriend Reggie, and her knee injury just before semis.  She talks about her recent revelation of finding her joy for CrossFit at her local box and how she's approaching the Dubai Championship with a totally different mindset. You can find Tayla here: https://www.instagram.com/taylakalisehowe/ And Vick...

Behind the scenes of Rogue with John Singleton, Head Coach and Founder of The Progrm. We talk about how the competition went, what John, and others, thought of the programming, ponder the question of why there isn't a Strongwoman event and discuss the question of how to improve judging consistency and marvel at the size of the prize purse. BTW, we have an EIC offer for you. You can get a 10%...

This time I have Xabi Osa on the show. Xabi is a Spanish athlete who has competed at the Games for two consecutive years in the Upper Extremity division. We talk about his childhood, what it was like growing up different amongst the "normal" kids, how he found CrossFit and what he would like to see at future Games for him and his peers. We also chat about his decision to go Team at Madri...

John Singleton, Head Coach and Founder of The Progrm, and Gommaar D'Hulst from WOD Science discuss the recent announcements from CrossFit HQ about the 2023 Games season.  You can find Gommaar at https://www.instagram.com/wod_science/ John here: johnchristiansingleton The Progrm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ And Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/ We have an EIC offer for y...

This edition is a bit different, because it is about a weightlifter, and someone who needs some support and help with her dream. Shella is already European Masters Champ in her age and weight category, and she has qualified for the Worlds. She needs some help, and when you have heard her story, perhaps you will be inclined to support her on her road! Back to CrossFit on the next episode!   You can...

This time we have Thibaud Saline from GOWOD on the show. He talks about why and how the mobility app was born: the hard work, dedication and excel sheets that it took to refine it, and where GOWOD is headed in the future. You can find out more about the GOWOD app here https://www.gowod.app Follow them on Insta here @ gowod_mobilityfirst Thibaud here You can follow The Progrm here John Singleton he...

After a brief summer break, the Europe is Coming podcast is back and catching up with Coach John Singleton.  How did all of The Progrm athletes get on at The Games?  What was his and Vicki's experience of the competition?  How long did it take to recover?!  What's next for John and The Progrm athletes?  All of these questions are answered in this edition of the pod.  You can follow The P...

Mike Molloy talks to Vicki about how M2 Performance Nutrition has grown into one of the most popular nutrition coaching systems for competitive CrossFit athletes ahead of the 22 Games in Madison.  You can find more about them https://www.m2performancenutrition.com/ You can follow The Progrm: https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/ And Vicki here:  https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/ We have an EIC o...