I’m incredibly excited to geek out over the 2021 CrossFit Games. I have not been a CrossFit podcast listener, but I started delving into it over the last year when the world of CrossFit exploded last May. The folks I listen, Sevan’s podcast and Talking Elite Fitness both use Brian Friend as their lead statistician. This dude knows how to break down the field and highlight interesting stories as the week plays out. The Games also mean a dump of interesting workouts. The best is when we get not necessarily new movements, but new rep schemes, combos and ways to test fitness. CrossFit is pushing the Virtual Games this year. It’s another leaderboard and another chance to get your $50. But you get a t-shirt. I plan on programming these workouts as best I can, in fact, I already have. We will row 5k on Thursday and test our 5RM...
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