In this special episode of the Bolder Athlete Podcast, hosts Josh Boonstra sits down with 6x Champ, Jason Grubb, to recap learnings from the Keystone Cycle and how they've shaped what's next - The Surge Cycle. This Surge Cycle is the direct pipeline to the CrossFit Open, built to ensure every athlete is confident and capable this Open season. They detail the strategy: a heightened focus on foundational strength, an increase in second-session intensity, and the integration of specialized open-style workouts. And they go deep on why trusting the programming (aka following the recipe) and adhering to intensity levels is the key to unlocking your best performance. Whether your considering your first CrossFit Open or have ambitions to move on to the the next stages, you don't want to miss this insightful conversation that's sure to get you excited what next - Surge. Chapters🎙️ Introduction🔑 Recap and adjustments of the Keystone Cycle🧑‍🍳 The Importance of Following the Recipe🔥 Understanding Workout Intensity and Volume🌊 Introducing the Surge Cycle🎯 Preparing for the Open🏆 Looking Ahead to Quarterfinals