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Join PC and Brian as they look at the entirety of the 2023 CrossFit Games Season.  We dive into its programming, structure, and balance of tests. Hear our thoughts on the prospect of bike tests and the permutations of scoring changes, especially the controversial Z-Score model. We'll chew over CrossFit athletes' up and down performances like Justin Medeiros and Jayson Hopper, and discuss the newest rule of retaining points after injury withdrawal. Buckle up as we analyze and critique the CrossFit Games model with a critical eye.

To cap off, we'll share a peek into our game plan for the upcoming B.Friendly offseason. We discuss our travel itinerary, the competitions we plan to attend, and the various communities we're eager to visit. We chat about the possibility of having CrossFit athlete Patrick Vellner on the show, spill the tea on our new merch, and give a glimpse of our workout plans for the season. 

As we wind down, we express our heartfelt gratitude to our listeners and invite you to continue this thrilling journey.

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Now that the dust has settled hear Brian's first-hand recap of this year's 2023 CrossFit Games. 

This episode is a rollercoaster of discussions on some of the most memorable moments at the CrossFit Games. We delve into the inspiring journey of Jeffrey Adler from a volunteer to a champion and the heartbreak of Roman Khrennikov's injury. We couldn't help but wonder about Pat Vellner's potential to win the Games while acknowledging the impressive feats of seasoned athletes like Jonne Koski, Chandler Smith, and Jay Crouch. 

We also tease out if Laura Horvath has cemented herself as the second fittest female of all time.

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Don Faul and Dave Castro address the media community at the 2023 NoBull CrossFit Games. 

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Brian and PC are joined by contributor Mike Halpin from Known & Knowable to discuss B.Friendly's Individual and Team Spotlights. What do the research and data from each athlete's past CrossFit Games experience and the 16 tests they have done so far tell us about their performance next week in Madison?

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Brian and PC sit down for the first live stream to update the B.Friendly crew on what's been going on for the past two months and whats coming up next. Brian shares his Competition Framework as well as his upcoming competition schedule! 

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Episode 10 jumps back into Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. In this episode, we jump into the Top-30 Women from the "Carson" era with special guest John Young https://www.instagram.com/johnyoung.crossfit/

In this series, we break down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

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Episode 9 jumps back into Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. In this episode, we jump into the top-30 men from the "Carson" era with special guest John Young.

John and Brian go back and forth on their picks for the top athlete during that time! Who should be the top athlete? Is it Rich Froning or Is it Mat Fraser?  

In this series, we break down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

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Get ready to unlock the secrets of the CrossFit Semi-Final Worldwide Leaderboards with PC, Brian and our special guests, Barclay Dale (@barclay.dale) and Mike Halpin (@eighty8mph). We've meticulously analyzed the data and are eager to share insights into the variables that can impact the semi-finals and our strategies to address them.

Barclay's research uncovers the critical role of upper body strength and stamina and the significant commonalities among the top 100 finishes. Mike's deep dive into the analysis further illuminates various factors that could affect test one, offering a fresh perspective on the competition.

And we don't stop there. Our well-rounded discussion uncovers the strengths and weaknesses of the competitive field, the disparities across regions, and the potential benefits and drawbacks of incentivizing performance during Semi-Finals. Not to mention, the European women have had quite a showing in the CrossFit Semi-Finals. Seeing how expanding spots for the Games could impact the team competition. Could the Semi-Finals Leaderboards be used as a predictive tool for performance at the Games? Buckle up and join us as we navigate the fascinating world of CrossFit!

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(0:00:00) - Analyzing CrossFit Semi-Final Leaderboards
(0:13:46) - North American Men in Games Qualifiers
(0:22:37) - Field Strength and Regional Disparities Analysis
(0:37:06) - Incentivizing Performance at Semifinals
(0:42:17) - Impressive Performance of European Women
(0:47:09) - Rewarding Excellence and Allocating Game Spots
(0:54:08) - Team Performance Evaluation and Game Allocation
(1:01:10) - Analyzing CrossFit Games and Semifinals Performance
(1:05:00) - Request for Feedback and Support

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Episode 7 is the second installment of of Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. He breaks down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

In this video we take a depper look into the top-10 women from the "Ranch" era.

Who should be the top athlete and why? Who's in your top-3? 

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Episode 6 is the start of Brian's "Top Athletes of CrossFit" series. He breaks down these athletes based on three eras of competition. The "Ranch" era from 2007-2009, the "Carson" era (2010-2016) and the "Madison" era (2017-current).

We start with the top-10 men from the "Ranch" era and his pick for the top athlete during that time could raise some eyebrows. The top-3 includes some of the legendary names of the sport. Where do greats like Tommy Hackenbruck and Chris Spealler rank? What exactly was Spealler listening to on his iPod shuffle? Who had the best tattoo of the era? 

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