Rogue Q Update, WZA SoCal Events and the Great Pumpkin Spice Debate

TYR Wodapalooza SoCal provided us with some great moments on the competition floor and injected some new life into the team competition. Sean, Tommy and Lauren give their final thoughts on the event, how it can evolve and what kind of effect it could have on future competitions. Tom Miazga just won his 8th championship in the seated with hip division. He joins the show to talk about his experience this past weekend in San Antonio at the Adaptive CrossFit Games, how he'd like to see the adaptive divisions grow in the coming years and whether or not he'll be returing next season for a run at a 9th title. This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on shoe brands like Nike, TYR, Reebok and Strike Movement. This episode is sponsored by Vuori. Go to vuori.com/TEF and save 20% on your first order and enjoy the most comfortable athleisure wear on the planet.

The first ever TYR Cup at Wodapalooza SoCal has officially wrapped up. After an exciting Sunday that included 4 scored events, Lauren and Tommy sit down to recap all the action that helped Team North America capture the win and saw Patrick Vellner become the first winner of the Lazar Djukic MVP award.  This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on your order.

The second day of competition at the TYR Cup at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal provided plenty of surprises as Team North America and Team World are all tied up after 7 events. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the biggest moments and top performances from an exciting night in Huntington Beach. This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on your order.

The inaugural TYR Cup is underway in Huntington Beach and things are all knotted up between Team North America and Team World. Sean, Tommy and Lauren recap the first three events, talk about what surprised them and who had the most impressive performances. Plus, they set the table for day 2 of competition as four more events are on tap for Saturday. This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on your order.

Onsite in Huntington Beach, CA for the Inaugural Wodapalooza SoCal TYR Cup, Lauren Kalil & Tommy Marquez sit down with North America Captain Pat Vellner and World Captain Bjorgvin Karl Gudmundsson - two CrossFit Games legends - live at the Experience Stage to chat about their strategies for this new team format, get insight into how the teams are gelling together, and talk a little smack!  This episode was brought to you by Box Basics, head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code TEF for 20% off everything in store!

We are set for another competition weekend. The TYR Cup takes center stage in Huntington Beach, California at TYR Wodapalooza SoCal. Sean, Tommy and Lauren preview Friday's events and tell us who they think will be taking the floor for each one from Team North America and Team World. Plus, they predict what the score will be after the opening day of competition. This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on your order. This episdoe is sponsored by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

The Roque Q is in the books and some familiar names are looking to make their way to Aberdeen, Scotland for this year's invitational. Some of the events for TYR Wodapalooza SoCal have been released. Sean, Tommy and Lauren discuss why the competition in Huntington Beach next week could have a major impact on the sport moving forward.  Joel Godett called all the action at the 2024 Teenage CrossFit Games. He joins Sean to recap the competition, tell us who stood out and what the fans and athletes thought about the experience. Plus, Sean, Tommy and Lauren make their cases as to when pumpkin spice products should hit the shelves. This episode is presented by Box Basics. Head to shopboxbasics.com and use the code "TEF" to save 20% on your order. This episdoe is sponsored by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

PFAA board members Brent Fikowski and Pat Vellner join Sean and Tommy to talk about the recent demands from the PFAA that were released following the conclusion of the CrossFit Games. They discuss why they feel Dave Castro needs to be removed from his position on the sport team, why they chose to release their demands prior to the conclusion of the investigation into Lazar Djukic's death and where they and the sport may go from here.

Luka Djukic is breaking his silence after the tragic death of his brother at the 2024 CrossFit Games. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about the lengthy instagram post and how it could affect the discourse around Lazar Djukic's death. This episode is presented by Thirdzy. Use the code "TEF" and the link below to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef

We have crowned the fittest masters athletes on Earth after four action-packed days in Birmingham, Alabama. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about their favorite moments from the competition and why this was a huge win for the community and for the sport of fitness. This episode is sponsored by Thirdzy. Use the link below and the code "TEF" to save 20% and improve your sleep and recovery. https://thirdzy.com/TEF?utm_source=talking_elite_fitness&utm_medium=podcast&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=tef