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Misfit Podcast
by Misfit Athletics
Misfit Athletics provides information and programming to competitive Crossfit athletes of all levels.
Episodes
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Retesting Workouts: Where Are You Leaving Time? - E.420
You finish a workout and immediately think, “I can do better than that.” Okay, but where? Faster transitions? Different sets? Did you actually pace it poorly, or did it just hurt? This week we're digging into the art of retesting workouts, from benchmarks you haven't touched in years to phase...
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Get More Out of Every Workout: Fueling, Preparation & Recovery - E.419
You put real effort into your workouts. Are your habits before and after training helping you get the most out of that effort? This week, Drew and Paige break down how to arrive fueled and ready, build a strategy that fits the workout, and finish your session with a plan for recovery. From carbs,...
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How to Peak for a Competition - E.418
Competition prep isn't just more training. It's a shift in how you train, recover, execute, and think like an athlete. In this episode, Drew and Paige break down how competition prep differs from the offseason, from building volume and intensity through Hell Week to eventually turning that…
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Your plan is too complicated // Simple ≠ Easy - E.417
The habits that drive progress are often simple. Executing them consistently is the hard part. This week, we explore why that difficulty sends us searching for new diets, supplements, and training programs before we’ve given the basics a chance to work. Starting with nutrition, sleep, and daily...
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A CrossFitter's Guide to... CrossFit - E.416
The offseason journey comes full circle. Drew, Paige, and Colin explore how accessory work, strength, gymnastics, engine training, intervals, and variance ultimately come together in the metcon, where athlete IQ, strategy, and execution turn fitness into performance. Misfit Athletics Programming:...
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Confidence is Proof: My climb to Semifinals / Lindsey Hoffmann - E.415
Back-to-back CrossFit Semifinals athlete Lindsey Hoffman joins Drew and Paige to discuss the decade of work behind her rise from affiliate member to elite competitor. Lindsey shares how she found CrossFit, became a Misfit athlete, transitioned from teaching PE to running Blackfin CrossFit, and...
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The Unsexiest Secret in the Universe - E.414
Every year, Misfit Athletics chooses a new rallying cry. This one has been hiding in plain sight for years. Drew and Paige unpack the arrival fallacy, why reaching the next goal never changes us for as long as we expect, and why athletes keep abandoning the proven path for the latest shiny side...
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The 2027 CrossFit Season Starts Here | Misfit Athletics Phase 1 - E.413
The 2027 CrossFit season starts here. Phase 1 of Misfit Athletics is an eight-week training block built to establish the strength, skill, conditioning, and athlete IQ you’ll carry through the rest of the season. In this episode, Drew and Paige break down the structure of the phase, the Variable...
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Listener Q&A: Volume, Intensity, Strength v. Endurance, Weakness work, Bodyweight, and more... E.411
On this week’s episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige answer questions from the Misfit community and cover a wide range of training topics as we wrap up Phase 0 and get ready for the start of the 2027 season. We dig into the balance between intensity and volume, force-based versus...
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New Misfit Affiliate Phase: Phase 1 / Basecamp - E.411
Phase 1: Basecamp marks the start of the next evolution of Misfit Affiliate. Drew, Hunter, and Paige break down the seven-week phase, including front squats, toes-to-bar, running, and daily conditioning, before digging into the new workout leveling and class plans designed to give coaches more...
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CrossFit Games Programming Breakdown '26 - E.410
Drew and Paige break down all 20 events from the 2026 CrossFit Games, examining the movement selection, time domains, workload, strategy, and historical callbacks that shaped the competition. They discuss which events delivered as tests and spectacles, what the programming reveals about the...
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Makenna Enslin-Mell: The things injuries can't take from you - E.409
Makenna Enslin-Mell joins the podcast to talk about the two injuries that brought her competitive seasons to an abrupt stop, the identity shift that followed, and what it means to keep showing up when training no longer looks the way it used to. Makenna, Paige, and Drew discuss the emotional...
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2027 Season Baseline Testing: Phase Zero - E.408
The 2027 Misfit Athletics season begins July 27 with Phase Zero. Drew and Paige break down the five-week baseline testing phase, how to prioritize the 25 mandatory tests, when to establish new training maxes, and why this is the perfect time to increase your Zone 2 volume. They also explain how...
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Coach Q&A: The Future of Misfit, Why Athletes Fail, Old-School CrossFit, Remote Coaching... E.407
In this coach-focused Q&A, Drew and Paige answer questions submitted by Misfit Athletics apprenticeship applicants and pull back the curtain on coaching, competing, programming, and the future of Misfit. They discuss why some athletes continue progressing while others disappear, how old-school...
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How to Get Stronger in CrossFit: The 4 Athlete Archetypes - E.406
Getting stronger in CrossFit sounds simple: lift weights, add load, repeat. But athletes rarely get stuck for the same reason. In this episode, Drew and Paige break down four common strength archetypes we see in competitive CrossFit athletes: the GPP monster who hopes the barbell stays light, the...
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Kenzie Riley: Still in Game. Motherhood, Masters & gray area between competing and moving on - E.405
Kenzie Riley is back on the Misfit Podcast to talk about the messy middle between being all-in and being done. She joins Drew and Paige to unpack her return to the Masters competition season, the realities of training inside a packed life, motherhood, imposter syndrome, and why the competitive…
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New Misfit Affiliate Phase: The Compound P.2 - E.404
In this episode, Drew sits down with Paige Semenza and Hunter Wood to break down The Compound Part 2, Misfit Affiliate’s next seven-week training phase. The crew walks through the bigger picture behind the phase, including heavy back squats and overhead pressing, strict pulling, intentional...
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How to Build an Engine - E.403
What actually makes someone "fit" in CrossFit? In this episode, Drew and Paige break down the four components of monostructural conditioning and explain how they work together to build a complete engine. From Zone 2 foundations and aerobic capacity to anaerobic repeatability and power output…
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Kyle Moline: Learning to Love the Work - E.402
For years, Kyle Moline was just like a lot of Misfit athletes. He showed up, worked hard, chased progress, and slowly fell in love with the process. Fast forward to 2026 and Kyle found himself competing alongside Games veterans at the NorCal Classic in his first individual semifinal appearance.…
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Should you Strength Bias or Conditioning Bias your Offseason program?: Offseason Block 2 - E.401
Offseason Block 2 starts Monday, June 9. In this special programming deep dive, Drew and Paige break down the structure, intent, and athlete decision-making behind the second offseason phase of the year. The focus is on helping athletes choose between a strength bias, conditioning bias, or hybrid...
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A CrossFitter's Guide to Pressing Gymnastics - E.400!
Episode 400 of the Misfit Podcast is here, and Drew and Paige celebrate the milestone by diving deep into one of the most misunderstood areas of CrossFit: pressing gymnastics. From wall walks and handstand push-ups to handstand walking, they break down the difference between chasing skills and...
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A CrossFitter's Guide to Pulling Gymnastics - E.399
What does it actually take to get better at gymnastics in CrossFit? In Part 1 of this series, Drew and Paige Semenza break down pulling gymnastics through the lens of the sport—not traditional gymnastics, not random drills from Instagram… but the movements that actually show up in the Open,...
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Kitchen Sink Episode: AG Semifinals Workouts, Del Mar & Magic City Recap, Telegram Q&A E.398
This one has a little bit of everything. Drew and Paige break down the newly released Age Group Semifinals workouts, what they like, what has them scratching their heads, and what Misfit athletes should be thinking heading into competition weekend. They also recap two huge weekends at Magic City...
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The Compound P.1: Misfit Affiliate. New Season. New Phase E.397
The 2026–2027 Misfit Affiliate season starts now. In this episode, we break down Compound P.1, the first phase of the new training year, and the foundation everything else will be built on. We get into the structure of the phase, the thought process behind it, and how to communicate it to your...
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A CrossFitter's Guide to Accessory Work - E.396
In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down accessory work for CrossFit athletes from the ground up. They define what accessory work actually is (and what it isn’t), then go deep on how Misfit programs it, how it should be executed, and why most athletes either misuse it or...
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Throwback Episode: Training Smart AND Hard on Machines: The Misfit Gears Matrix 2.0 - E.367.2
Dive into the evolution of precision pacing with the newly updated Gears Matrix 2.0, a game-changing tool developed through 11 years of coaching data and countless athlete testing cycles. This episode unveils the comprehensive framework that has revolutionized how competitive CrossFit athletes...
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How to Attack Weaknesses Following Quarterfinals: Offseason Block 1 - E.395
A breakdown of Misfit’s upcoming Off-Season Block 1, including how to structure your training, choose between strength or conditioning bias, and execute with purpose to build toward the 2027 season. The episode also covers common athlete mistakes, the importance of athlete IQ, and how consistent,...
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Quarterfinals Recap: Programming, results, rants, what's next, and urine surveillance? - E.394
Quarterfinals exposed everything. We break down the programming, what actually mattered, and where things missed the mark. More importantly, we talk about what to do next. How to identify your outliers, adjust your training, and stop letting weaknesses drag your progress. If you’re trying to get...
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Open Review / QF Preview: Misfit Leaderboards, Open Review, QF First Thoughts - E.393
On today’s episode, Drew and Paige break down the 2026 Open and look ahead to Quarterfinals. They recap the Open as data. What mattered, what didn’t, and what athletes should take away. Then they give initial reactions to the Quarterfinal workouts, including where athletes can gain or lose…
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Open Workout 26.3: 26.2 Recap, Live reactions, warming up, strategizing, & more - E.392
Drew and Paige break down CrossFit Open 26.2, analyze what separated top performances from the rest of the field, and discuss the real demands of the workout—from pulling endurance and midline fatigue to athlete IQ and pacing mistakes. They also react live to the 26.3 Open announcement, offering...
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RUSHMORE: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.391
The new Misfit Affiliate “Rushmore” phase kicks off Monday, March 16, and in this episode, Drew, Hunter, and Paige break down exactly what athletes and affiliates can expect over the next seven weeks. From weekly benchmarks and heavy-lift days to the philosophy behind GPP-focused programming, the...
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Open Workout 26.2: 26.1 Recap, Live reactions, warming up, strategizing, & more - E.390
Episode 262: 26.1 Recap + Live Reaction to the 26.2 Announcement In this special live-style episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down CrossFit Open 26.1, discuss strategy mistakes and lessons learned, and react in real time to the 26.2 Open workout announcement. Along the way they...
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Open Workout 26.1: Live reactions, warming up, strategizing, & more - E.389
The 2026 CrossFit Games season is officially here. In this ultra-special edition of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige go live for the 26.1 Open announcement and break down everything you need to know — stimulus, strategy, pacing mistakes, movement efficiency, warm-up flow, priming, transitions,...
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Leveling up: Quarterfinals to Semifinals, Semifinals to Games, and beyond - E.388
What does it actually take to level up in CrossFit? From Open athlete… to Quarterfinals… to Semifinals… and beyond. We break down the 2024 season workout by workout to expose what really separates levels. Spoiler: it’s not just your muscle-ups. In this episode we cover: • Why GPP is the…
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Quarterfinals Are Back: What to Expect and How to Prep - E.387
Quarterfinals are back, and we’re breaking down exactly what that means for you. In this episode, we dive into what to expect from the 2026 Quarterfinals based on past data, how to prepare (whether you're following Misfit programming or not), and how we structure our Quarterfinals peaking phase…
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A CrossFitter's Guide to Zone 2: What it is, what it does, how you do it, and if YOU should - E.386
Zone 2 training is back, and this time, we’re cutting through the noise. In this episode of the The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down what Zone 2 actually is (and what it isn’t), why it’s so misunderstood in the CrossFit space, and how Misfit Athletics practically applies it with everyday...
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The Open is Coming: What to Expect, How to Execute, and Why it Matters - E.385
The CrossFit Open is almost here, and in this episode, Drew and Paige go deep on what actually matters when it comes to performing your best. This isn’t just another Open preview. It’s a practical breakdown of how to think about the Open: pacing, athlete IQ, movement efficiency, and why the Open...
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Mad Jack: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.384
In this special Affiliate Edition of The Misfit Podcast, Drew is joined by Hunter Wood (Misfit Gym Portland owner) and Paige Semenza to break down everything coaches and affiliates need to know as the Mad Jack Phase kicks off — just in time for the CrossFit Open. This seven-week General Physical...
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Listener Q&A: Zone 2, Online Qualifiers, Competing, Work Ethic, Nutrition, and more... E.383
In this Q&A-packed episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige answer questions straight from the Misfit community—starting with Telegram, then social media, and beyond. They dive into how to balance training with online qualifiers, when Zone 2 work actually matters, and why competition…
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Testing, Training, Competing: Knowing the difference and getting the most from each - E.382
Testing. Training. Competing. They sound interchangeable—but confusing them is one of the fastest ways to stall your progress. In this episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down: What testing, training, and competing actually are Why each one exists (and when it doesn’t) How ego,...
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Open Prep: 2026 Programming Continues into Phase 3 - E.381
In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige walk through Open Prep / Phase 3 — what it is, why it’s structured the way it is, and how athletes should actually execute it. They cover: How to choose the right program and track Why stimulus matters more than chasing scores How to use…
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Misfit Mind: Stop Starting Over - E.3
This week’s Misfit Mind is a reminder that progress isn’t found in novelty, it’s found in consistency. Inspired by a quote from investor Howard Marks, this episode breaks down the trap of constantly starting over: new programs, new routines, new plans, all chasing the feeling that this one will...
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Tiny Habits: How to talk to anyone - including yourself - about improving - E.380
In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige unpack why most people struggle to change — even when they want to — and why motivation alone almost always fails. Using the Tiny Habits framework, they talk through: Why starting smaller actually leads to bigger results How identity changes...
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Misfit Mind: Finite & Infinite Games - E.2
In this episode of the Misfit Podcast, Drew takes a deeper dive into this week’s Misfit Mind post through the lens of Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse. Most people don’t fail from lack of effort. They fail because they need the work to end. Using examples from training, sport, business…
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When More Isn’t Better: Paige Semenza on competition overload, recovery, and rebuilding momentum - E.379
In Episode 379, Drew sits down with Paige Semenza to unpack one of the most challenging seasons of her career — a year defined by injuries, travel, overlapping competitions, and hard decisions. They talk candidly about: The hidden cost of chasing every opportunity Why skipping competitions can be...
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Misfit Mind: Do it for you - E.1
We launch a short-form Misfit Mind and dig into why chasing approval undermines progress, while building substance creates steady gains. From blue-collar brilliance to gym vanity traps, we argue for identity over image and community over novelty. • optics versus substance across upbringing and...
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WANJIRU: New Misfit Affiliate Phase - E.378
We lay out a seven-week “stimulus bomb” phase that aligns coaches and members around five by five back squats, pulling gymnastics, and a smart rowing bias, all aimed at real adaptation and Open readiness. We explain the why, show how to coach it, and offer flexible tools for holidays, engine…
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Building Athlete IQ: What is it. How do you develop it. How is it different for coaches and athletes at all levels. - E.377
A stronger engine won’t save a weak strategy. We unpack the Athlete IQ triangle—mind, body, and experience—and show how smarter decisions, realistic expectations, and consistent recovery convert raw fitness into reliable performance. We start with the mind: maturity built from tiny habits…
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Breaking News: Full life chat episode. Hunter is an affiliate owner & Drew is moving! - E.376
We announce a sponsor we chased for over a year, outline programming changes that bring back quarterfinals prep and a five-week peak, and share big life updates: Hunter takes ownership of Misfit Gym Portland while Drew moves to Colorado to double down on Misfit Athletics. The theme is...
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Every Time You Quit, Someone Else Gets Your Prize: Stress, adaptation, and the art of showing up - E.375
What if the secret to leveling up this season isn’t a new cycle, but the courage to keep showing up when everything says stay home? We call it monsoon season: the messy middle when daylight fades, holidays crowd the calendar, and motivation leaks. The athletes who keep climbing the leaderboard...
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Misfit Athletics provides information and programming to competitive Crossfit athletes of all levels.
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