We trace Legends’ growth from hotel lobbies to a smooth, on-time Arizona State production while unpacking what keeps masters athletes competing: mindset, community, and sustainable training. Tracy and Kathleen share honest wins, near-misses, and how experience turns pressure into poise.

• evolution of Legends logistics and scoring
• the masters field deepening and raising the skill bar
• why competition fuels connection and purpose
• training arcs from semifinals to qualifiers to event day
• preparing for unknown tests with broad, simple habits
• game-day mindset, pacing, and letting go after setbacks
• reflections on lifting under pressure and swim fears
• what’s next: lower-pressure season, partner comp goals

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We share a candid three-day recap from Legends 2025: a humbling swim, a debated strength tiebreak, and a return to classic mixed-modal tests that rewarded skill under fatigue. Community, cues, and composure turn rough starts into honest wins, even without the podium.

• traveling to compete with teammates and why it matters
• interval swim scoring change and pacing consequences
• technique first approach to swimming efficiency
• max snatch plus overhead squat strategy and judging depth
• tiebreak incentives and cleaner alternatives
• gymnastics under fatigue as the separator
• handling double-under errors without derailing focus
• heavy thrusters and wall-facing handstand push-ups tactics
• failing strict reps and resetting with longer rest
• four-minute sprint stimulus and VO2 ceiling
• cut lines, logistics, and saving high skill for finals
• mindset, ownership, and finding value in hard weekends

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We welcome Noah back to share how CrossFit and the Bison community helped him rebuild after a hard reset, from first-day nerves to chasing the Open with intention. We unpack coachability, scaling, and the power of belonging to make training sustainable and meaningful.

• why community support turns effort into momentum
• how to scale to preserve intensity and avoid injury
• writing down lifts and workouts to build consistency
• targeting weaknesses like jump rope and wall walks
• using coaching cues to improve technique mid-workout
• choosing scaled or RX for the Open with purpose
• building aerobic capacity and engine the smart way
• finding identity and confidence through shared training
• goals of earning the L1 and coaching in the future

Thank you, everybody, for taking the time out of your day to listen to the Herd Fit podcast. Be on the lookout for next week's episode