Talking Elite Fitness Tommy Marquez & Sean Woodland

It's been a year since Sean and Tommy first sat down with Eric Roza at his home in Boulder, Colorado.  On this episode, CrossFit's CEO returns to the show to talk about everything he and his team have been working on since he bought the company in 2020.  Roza talks about the things they prioritized, how those decisions were made, what he thinks some of his early "wins" were, the people he has hired as part of his leadership team and the impact COVID had on everything he wanted to accomplish.

Eric Roza and his team continue to put out valuable resources for affiliate owners.  Sean and Tommy discuss the Affiliate Playbook, why it's a win for everyone and what kind of impact they think it will have.  Plus, Annie Thorisdottir stops by to discuss her 3rd place performance at the CrossFit Games, the issues she dealt with postpartum and the physical and mental obstacles she had to overcome during her journey back to competition shape.

On this episode Sean and Tommy talk with Aaron Hoff, Founder of the Keala Foundation and Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run and Sarah Braunsdorf, Executive Director of the Keala Foundation. The Ultimate Hawaiian Trail Run takes place September 18th at the Omao Track (live), or virtually at home. Aaron and Sarah talk about how the foundation and the event got started, the types of programs they help fund and what people can expect from this year’s event.

There were plenty of memorable moments throughout the 2021 CrossFit Games season. Sean and Tommy go through their favorites from the Open, Semifinals and Games. A battle between brothers, the emergence of a pair of talented youngsters, a surprising snatch and a tearful goodbye are among the choices.  Plus, how Sean almost ended up on the evening news in Madison and Tommy's report on the Iron Games. 

And so it begins.  Two Masters athletes take to social media to announce they tested positive for banned substances at the Games.  Fourth fittest woman on Earth Kristin Holte stops by to talk about her performance in Madison and why she decided to retire after this season.  Plus, Tommy gives us an update on Brooke Wells as she continues to recover from the injury she suffered at the Games.

With the CrossFit Games season in the rearview mirror, it's time to hand out some grades.  Sean and Tommy step through each stage of the season and talk about what they liked and what needed improvement.  Plus, Brent Fikowski stops by to talk about his 3rd place finish at the CrossFit Games, what he changed in his approach to competition this season and what his goals are moving forward.