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EPISODE · Mar 27, 2026 · 42 MIN

What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner | Episode 11

from Fortem Talk: The CrossFit Fortem Podcast · host Joshua Keith Pollema

What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner ⎸ Ep. 11The Open is over, but the bigger question is: now what?In this episode, we debrief the 2026 Open and talk about what it really exposes, what actually helps you improve, and the lessons we wish we knew when we first started CrossFit.We talk about:What this year’s Open showed people about their fitnessWhy pacing, consistency, and skill work matterHow nutrition changes everythingWhy the Open is really about growth, not just scoresThe CrossFit lessons we had to learn the hard wayWhether you’re new to CrossFit or a few years in and still figuring things out, this episode is for you.

What the Open Reveals, and What We Wish We Knew Sooner ⎸ Ep. 11The Open is over, but the bigger question is: now what?In this episode, we debrief the 2026 Open and talk about what it really exposes, what actually helps you improve, and the lessons we wish we knew when we first started CrossFit.We talk about:What this year’s Open showed people about their fitnessWhy pacing, consistency, and skill work matterHow nutrition changes everythingWhy the Open is really about growth, not just scoresThe CrossFit lessons we had to learn the hard wayWhether you’re new to CrossFit or a few years in and still figuring things out, this episode is for you.

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