For two years, Archie Reid and Fraser Clark were the undisputed kings of Proving Grounds, Scotland's toughest CrossFit competition. Their partnership was forged in the gym and proven unbeatable on the competition floor. But this year, everything changes.

In this episode, we sit down with the duo to tell the full story. Fraser reveals the emotional decision to step back into a coaching role, while Archie opens up about the pressure of defending the title with a new partner—his former rival, Johnny Bichan.

We break down the arguments, the hilarious "war stories," and the unfiltered reality of what it takes to build—and transition—a championship team. Plus, they share essential, hard-won advice for any athlete competing at Proving Grounds next week. This isn't just a pre-competition chat; it's the story of the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 - How the Partnership Began: "An Aspiring Competitor"
• 02:06 - The "Father-Son" Blow-Up: "I'm going to strip your plates off your barbell."
• 09:09 - The Qualifier Video That Summed Us Up: The Slap
• 12:07 - The Road to the First Win in 2023
• 20:30 - 2023 Finals: "It Was Ours to Lose"
• 26:21 - Were There Any Arguments That Weekend?
• 30:37 - 2024 Prep: A Rivalry Fuels the Fire
• 33:24 - The Turning Point: "They thought they'd already won it."
• 40:45 - Day One Drama: A Tough Finish
• 51:40 - The On-Floor Disagreement: "I'd almost given them the five points."
• 56:58 - The Final: "My stomach was in knots like I'd never experienced before."
• 59:12 - A New Chapter: Archie Teams Up with His Rival
• 1:04:24 - KEY ADVICE: The Single Biggest Mistake Pairs Make
• 1:07:05 - KEY ADVICE: How to Communicate When You're in the Pain Cave
• 1:13:11 - Final Thoughts: Going for the Three-Peat

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