The calendar for the 2021 Games season is starting to fill in.  Rogue announces the Invitational will be held in Austin, Texas in October.  Sean and Tommy discuss that decision and what it could mean for other events.  There are more reports about a potential sale of Reebok.  A rap mogul and former NBA star could soon be the new owners.  What does that mean for Reebok and what could it mean for CrossFit?  Plus, some positive press for CrossFit in a fitness publication.

#104 - Rogue October and Reebok Rumors

CrossFit Games Analysts Sean Woodland and Tommy Marquez and Lauren Kalil, bring you all the latest information, updates, and analysis on the sport of fitness, and the CrossFit community.

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On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss if Open scores should roll into the Quarterfinals leaderboard, whether Europe deserves a second semifinal based on the current world wide leaderboard and if CrossFit had to pick one video to review from everyone, which one would it be? Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Matt O'Keefe. If you want to live a life of comfort, try out Vuori! Use the link below for an additional 20% off: Vuori.com/TEF

Death By Episode 47 - Does Europe Deserve a Second Semifinal?

Individual Quarterfinals have begun! Competition Director Adrian Bozman joins the show to give us an inside look at what inspired him to concoct the four workouts, where he is in semifinals programming and what he's looking forward to when we get to the CrossFit Games in Fort Worth. Michele Letendre is joining forces with HWPO. She tells us why this was the right time for her to make the move. Cale Layman finished 7th overall in the Open, now we will see what he can do in Quarterfinals. Tommy Marquez talks to him about how he found CrossFit, how he had no idea who Mat Fraser was, attending West Point and his stint on a professional fishing tour. This episode is presented by Vuori. Head to vuoriclothing.com/TEF to save 20% and shop the most comfortable performance apparel on the planet.

The Land of Boz, HWPO for Michele Letendre and Layman's Terms

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss ways that major training camps can survive in the ever growing ecosystem, whether the team eligibility rule should change and what movements need to be programmed for indy quarterfinals in order to advance the correct athletes to Semifinals. Our contestants include James Hobart, Kenny Johnson, and Rob Kearney

Death By Episode 46 - Can All Major Training Camps Survive?

The PFAA has questions about the heat in Ft. Worth but CrossFit is short on answers right now. Brent Fikowski joins the show to shed some light on why the PFAA reached out and what information they were hoping to get. Dave Castro is saying there are plans to make the Open matter again. Sean, Tommy and Lauren talk about what that might mean. Plus, Colten Mertens is really good at burpees and the crew takes a closer look at the Team Quarterfinals results. This episode is presented 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 PFAA's Hot Topic, Making the Open Matter and Team Quarterfinals Reaction

On this episode of Death By, Lauren Kalil and the contestants discuss the pros and cons of potentially having the CrossFit Open qualify athletes for the Games, thoughts surrounding CrossFit's new sponsor Hustle Up and whether athletes should be allowed to fill out anonymous submissions of athletes they think are on PEDs. Our contestants include Chase Ingraham, Justin Cotler and Jason Croxon.

#104 - Rogue October and Reebok Rumors

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