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Thursday Throwback: Kristin Holte.

Thursday Throwback: Kristin Holte.

To mark the beginning of the Age Group Semi Finals we are revisiting an interview from 2021 with Kristin Holte when she announced her retirement from competitive CrossFit. Any eagle eyed sports fans will know that Kristin has subsequently started a very successful coaching career and has become a mum as well, AND put in some impressive finishes in this year's Open to boot! Just showing that you can be badass even when you are classified as a "Master"! Best of luck for everyone competing this weekend in the AG Semis, hope you get the results you deserve! 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

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Thursday Throwback: Kristin Holte.

Thursday Throwback: Kristin Holte.

To mark the beginning of the Age Group Semi Finals we are revisiting an interview from 2021 with Kristin Holte when she announced her retirement from competitive CrossFit. Any eagle eyed sports fans will know that Kristin has subsequently started a very successful coaching career and has become a mum as well, AND put in some impressive finishes in this year's Open to boot! Just showing that you can be badass even when you are classified as a "Master"! Best of luck for everyone competing this weekend in the AG Semis, hope you get the results you deserve! 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Online Quarter Finals Have To Be Changed.

Online Quarter Finals Have To Be Changed.

What an emotionally difficult time it has been for the sport's elite athletes as they wait to find out where they have landed in the qualifiers. John gives some thoughts about how the CrossFit season COULD look, and also some advice to anyone recovering from a tough week. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

QF debrief, and tips for the beginner runner.

QF debrief, and tips for the beginner runner.

Quarter finals are done and John already has his eye on the semi final camp he is preparing. Vicki reveals she has to start running and they chat about the incredible Jonne Koski's impressive career. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Top 3 tips for Quarter Finals and your training questions answered

Top 3 tips for Quarter Finals and your training questions answered

The Progm team has stormed through QFs, and now it's the turn of the individuals. John talks about competing for the first time in a decade, and it's a Hyrox no less, and he answers your training questions. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

How FitAid came to Europe.

How FitAid came to Europe.

Have you ever wondered how FitAid made it from the USA to Europe? Gijs Spaans found the drink and imported a pallet to sell in his gym, and the rest is, as they say, history, or in this case, a podcast. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

The Crown debrief, QFs and your training questions answered

The Crown debrief, QFs and your training questions answered

We're on the other side of the Crown: how did the teens do, was there another epic event in the sea, and how does John feel now it's all done and dusted? 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

How to combat the fear of explosive lifts overhead... your training questions answered

How to combat the fear of explosive lifts overhead... your training questions answered

John answers some of your training questions, plus we preview The Crown. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.3 debrief, Ask John, and finding your "inner Castro".

24.3 debrief, Ask John, and finding your "inner Castro".

John paying homage to astro" with his programming for The Crown. The events have been planned, and final testing is underway for the teen event in Mallorca over Easter. We also start a new segment Ask Uncle John, where you can send in your training questions and John will give his take on the solution. You can email us media@theprogrm.com with your question, or send us a DM on Instagram. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

What the Ruck with Mac from GORUCK Europe

What the Ruck with Mac from GORUCK Europe

BTS with Mac from GORUCK Europe. If you have no clue what Rucking is or what it's good for then let's figure that out now! Also... should Games athletes be preparing for some ruck fun in Fort Worth....? Listen to find out. You can see the GoRuck European site here 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.3 Frantastic

24.3 Frantastic

24.3 has dropped, and it's a classic Castro CrossFit workout. John gives his immediate thoughts on the test, You can read a more detailed strategy on the blog at https://theprogrm.com/crossfit-open-24-3/ Have fun! 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Glitter and Cabin Bags. 24.2 unpacked.

Glitter and Cabin Bags. 24.2 unpacked.

John and Vicki on their weekly chat about CrossFit, The Progm, coaching styles, glittery celebrities and whether Ryan Airland crew are on commission. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.2 Tips from the hip

24.2 Tips from the hip

24.2 IMMEDIATE reaction from coach John Singleton. Listen for his quick tips and then head over to The Progrm blog for all the details. You can see the tips and strategies for 24.2 here https://theprogrm.com/crossfit-open-24-2/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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Is Dave really listening?

Is Dave really listening?

Vicki and John debrief on 24.1, chat about the new Progrm team which has been announced and discuss the likelihood of independent media being banned from the CrossFit Games... John also makes his prediction for 24.2, not long to go until we find out how close he was. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Getting roped in with David from RX Smart Gear.

Getting roped in with David from RX Smart Gear.

In this episode Vicki speaks to David Newman, the founder and CEO of RX Smart Gear who make jump (or skipping if you're from the UK) ropes and have done since CrossFit began. David talks about handmaking jump ropes at the beginning, setting up his business, helping athletes and a rather specific chat he had about Double Under Cross Overs with one Señor Adrian Bozman back in 2022... You can find David on Instagram here You can find RX Smart Gear here. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

24.1 Quick strategy guide with John Singleton

24.1 Quick strategy guide with John Singleton

Instant reaction episode with John Singleton giving his thoughts on 24,1 and tips for tackling the workout. Dumbbell technique or burpee speed, one of them will determine your score. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Will he or won't he?

Will he or won't he?

It's the lead up to The Open, how is The Progrm preparing to support its athletes? And will John spill the secret he has been keeping...?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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Coaching Secrets

Coaching Secrets

What has John done that he regrets in his coaching career? Is there a coaching secret sauce? And how difficult is it to become a coach? 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

2024: Year of the Teams?

2024: Year of the Teams?

Teams are getting announced with some exciting new combinations forming. Now that Masters and Teens have been moved to Alabama, does this mean the teams will finally get the attention they deserve? Also, John talks about signing up for The Open and which business model he would choose if he were starting a business from scratch today... does he choose Mayhem, HWPO or PRVN? You'll have to listen to find out. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Is Hyrox killing CrossFit?

Is Hyrox killing CrossFit?

No one can deny the popularity of Hyrox racing right now. Vicki and John speculate about how this might impact CrossFit, and what CF might learn from the process... Plus there are some tips on how to wear an entire week's worth of clothes on a plane rather than checking in a suitcase, in case you need that as well. 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/

Will swimming still be relevant in competitive CrossFit?

Will swimming still be relevant in competitive CrossFit?

Vicki and John on their weekly call. John reveals his ambitions to compete in Cross Country Skiing in Norway We talk about the grind of training swimming, prepping for The Open, the new Progrm bases in Denmark and Germany, The Progrm sponsoring The Open with CrossFit Spain, the prep for The Crown and more, as always. Thanks for listening guys, please share the episode with your friends! 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 take a look at the COURSES and ACADEMY and make your pick!You can find Vicki at https://www.instagram.com/vicmcleod/The Progm at https://www.instagram.com/theprogrm/