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Misfit Athletics
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Misfit Athletics provides information and programming to competitive Crossfit athletes of all levels. 

  1. 17h ago

    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 frequency-based endurance, how to prioritize gymnastics weaknesses, building strength and power without losing conditioning, finding an optimal competition bodyweight, and the minimum effective dose for Zone 2. We also talk about whether burpees belong in the Gears Matrix, share the stories behind some classic Misfit benchmark workout names, break down calories versus meters and drag factor on the Concept2, discuss how often competitive athletes should compete throughout the year, and answer a bigger-picture question about what actually makes a training program successful. Plus, we mix in some life updates, Drew’s current bodybuilding experiment, and a reminder about why your wearable can give you useful data but can’t tell you how you actually feel. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    Listener Q&A: Volume, Intensity, Strength v. Endurance, Weakness work, Bodyweight, and more... E.411

  2. Aug 12

    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 structure without taking the coaching out of their hands. They also explain why Basecamp fits the moment: every athlete is climbing the same mountain, even if they’re starting from a different elevation. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    New Misfit Affiliate Phase: Phase 1 / Basecamp - E.411

  3. Aug 5

    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 evolution of elite CrossFit athletes, and how accumulated fatigue, adaptability, athlete IQ, mental toughness, and coaching influenced the final standings. Was the 20th-anniversary programming a complete test of fitness, or are Drew and Paige simply too deep in the sport to know what makes good television? Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    CrossFit Games Programming Breakdown '26 - E.410

  4. Jul 29

    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 reality of injury, rebuilding trust in your body, finding purpose in rehab, and maintaining an athlete mindset through uncertainty. They also dig into delayed gratification, the value of a great training partner, trusting GPP, and why recovery is still training. The work may change, but the athlete is still there. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    Makenna Enslin-Mell: The things injuries can't take from you - E.409

  5. Jul 22

    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 athletes should use their results to identify weaknesses, improve athlete IQ, practice competing, and make better programming decisions throughout the season. Plus, get a preview of Phase One, the new Misfit benchmark workout, updated aerobic tests, and the simplified Gears Matrix 3.0.

    2027 Season Baseline Testing: Phase Zero - E.408

  6. Jul 15

    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 CrossFit intensity compares to modern training, the importance of athlete IQ, and why more training is not always better. They also break down the biggest mistakes in remote coaching, the difference between individualized programming and actual coaching, balancing competition with a normal life, and how emotional health can affect athletic performance. Whether you are an athlete, coach, or aspiring programmer, this episode offers an honest look at what it takes to improve, build trust, and succeed for the long haul. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    Coach Q&A: The Future of Misfit, Why Athletes Fail, Old-School CrossFit, Remote Coaching... E.407

  7. Jul 8

    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 naturally strong athlete who moves poorly, the one-rep-max strong athlete who can’t express it in workouts, and the volume monster doing too much to actually adapt. We talk through how to identify where you fit, what kind of training each athlete actually needs, and why the path to getting stronger is not always as simple as doing more heavy lifting. If you’re a coach trying to solve strength problems for your athletes, or an athlete trying to figure out why the barbell still feels like the limiter, this one is for you. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    How to Get Stronger in CrossFit: The 4 Athlete Archetypes - E.406

  8. Jul 2

    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 fire does not disappear just because priorities change. From technical difficulties and bike cool-downs to bigger questions around identity, return on investment, and showing up with whatever time you have, this conversation is a reminder that there is a lot of room between perfect preparation and walking away. Misfit Athletics Programming: https://strivee.app/marketplace/p/misfit https://misfitathletics.fitr.training/t/misfitathletics/ Join your fellow Misfits on Telegram, today! It's Free! https://t.me/+4jt4uAMmtFA5NGQ5 Save on the best supplement in the game: https://gorillamind.com/MISFIT Misfit Affiliate Programming: https://teammisfit.com/subscribe/ Misfit Apparel at sharpentheaxeco.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/misfitathletics Thanks for clicking like and don’t forget to subscribe!

    Kenzie Riley: Still in Game. Motherhood, Masters & gray area between competing and moving on - E.405
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Misfit Athletics provides information and programming to competitive Crossfit athletes of all levels. 

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  • Creator
    Misfit Athletics
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    418
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Misfit Athletics
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    Misfit Podcast

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