Analyzing the Legends Championship Programming

Get ready for an action-packed weekend of competition! On this episode of the podcast, Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler break down the programming for three massive semifinal events happening this weekend: the 2026 Far East Throwdown, Magic City Games, and Copa Sur. From expected workouts and surprise movements to athlete storylines and key matchups, Chase and Bill deliver their expert preview, analysis, and bold predictions you won't want to miss. Whether you're competing, cheering from home, or just love high-level functional fitness, this episode is your ultimate guide to the action.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham break down the 2026 Legends Championship programming in this episode of Get With The Programming. They dissect every event from the Del Mar Semifinal — the heavy complexes, gymnastics, skill tests, and surprises — and reveal exactly what it demands from elite individuals and Masters athletes, who it favors, and how it will separate the field heading to the CrossFit Games.

🚨 Was the 2026 Mayhem Classic a legit ticket to the CrossFit Games… or just a Mayhem grindfest? Chase Ingraham & Bill Grundler go full breakdown mode on the programming. Heavy sandbags ✅ Unbroken Clean & Jerks under fatigue ✅ Brutal midline work ✅ Did it actually test well-rounded fitness… or just favor the gritty Mayhem-style athletes? We break down who crushed it, who got exposed, and whether this was the right test to send athletes to San Jose.

Bill Grundler and Chase Ingraham break down the programming for the 2026 Mayhem Classic, diving into what the tests reveal about the competition's priorities and how they'll shape the race for a CrossFit Games berth. From classic Mayhem-style grit to potential curveballs, they analyze which athletes are best positioned to thrive based on the demands of the workouts.

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler aren't just analyzing the 2026 season—they're rebuilding it. In this episode, they reprogram the CrossFit Open and Quarterfinals from scratch, breaking down what worked, what didn't, and how to create a better, more complete test of fitness. If you've ever thought, "I'd program it differently…"—this one's for you.

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler break down the programming behind CrossFit Open Workout 26.3—what worked, what surprised them, and how it tested athletes across the board. Chase also shares his firsthand experience competing in 26.3 at Wodapalooza in Miami, giving insight into the atmosphere, execution, and experience on the community floor.

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler break down CrossFit Open Workout 26.1—covering strategy, pacing, and key takeaways for athletes of all levels. Then they watch and analyze Chase's own workout video, offering real-time commentary, honest critique, and insight into the decisions that shaped his performance.

Dave Castro has dropped his first Open hint of the 2026 CrossFit Games Season. Chase and Bill sit down and try to figure out what is coming for 26.1

Chase Ingraham and Bill Grundler sit down to break down the programming of the 2026 Fittest Experience—but this analysis comes with a new lens. Fresh off the competition floor, Chase shares the lessons he learned while competing and how the intent of the event reshaped the way he evaluates the workouts. Together, they dive into the purpose behind the programming, how the tests rewarded specific traits, and why context matters when judging whether a competition "worked." From athlete experience to event design, this episode reframes programming analysis through the lens of what the competition is actually trying to measure. If you care about competition design, athlete preparation, or how intent should drive programming decisions, this is a must-listen.

Chase Ingraham recaps his full experience at The Fittest Experience 2026—from preparation and pressure to the workouts, mindset, and moments that defined the weekend. Behind-the-scenes stories, hard-earned lessons, and what it really takes to show up when it counts. Fresh off the competition floor, this is the raw TFX 2026 breakdown.