WOD you talkin' about?

Jan 13 2025 52 ep. 47 mins 1

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Matthew Aldridge: Team GB Rower and Olympic Bronze Medallist

Jan 13 2025 54 mins

If you are a current listener of WOD you talkin about, thanks for sticking around into this new era - and if you are new here - welcome!I’m delighted to welcome our first guest of 2025 and officially of Behind the Sports Star, Matthew Aldridge! Matthew is a GB rower, European and World Champion, and most recently achieved Bronze at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.We chatted in detai

Zane Healey: Thoughts on the 2025 season, recovering from surgery, competition mindset

Dec 02 2024 39 mins

Zane Healey is one of the best up and coming athletes in the Oceania region, and whilst he may be currently recovering from surgery, Zane is no stranger to competing and planning his recovery for his 2025 season.We chat about how he got into CrossFit, coaching before competing, recovery, and his experiences at multiple Semi final experiences.Check out the episode now wherever you g

Gemma Rader: Becoming the Fittest in Africa, completing her Rookie year, plans for 2025

Nov 25 2024 63 mins

Gemma Rader is no stranger to competing at a high level in the sport of CrossFit, and this year achieved more than ever when she became Fittest in Africa, and qualified for the 2024 CrossFit Games.Whilst they weren’t the Games anyone envisioned, Gemma spoke about her personal experience that weekend, and all the changes and sacrifices she went through to get there.Now, nearing th

Georgia Davenport: From diving world championships to the CrossFit Games

Nov 05 2024 52 mins

Georgia Davenport is one of the UK’s best CrossFit athletes, making it to the Games in 2023 as part of team CrossFit Rotherham.After a successful diving career, and both a competitor and a coach, Georgia fits training to be one of the fittest in the UK alongside a very busy schedule - yet still manages to make it to Semi finals and even the Games! We chat about growing up as an a

Mekenzie Riley: 6 x CrossFit Games, competing as a Mother, her future with the sport

Oct 10 2024 45 mins

Kenzie Riley will be a very familiar face and name for those of you that have followed the sport of CrossFit for the last decade or so. Competing in 6 CrossFit Games, including 1 on a Team, and most recently as a Master, she has solidified herself as one of the legends of the sport.As her life has changed over the years, including becoming a Mum to 3 kids, so has her relationship w

Adrienne Geary: The 2024 Games, recovering from injury, plans for the future

Sep 25 2024 52 mins

Welcome back to WOD you talkin’ about? We took a short break for the Summer and post CrossFit Games, thank you for tuning back in.As I mention at the beginning of the episode, I hadn’t been quite sure on how much news to share regarding the events of this years Games. There’s a lot of content out there and would recommend listening to the recent episode of Talking Elite Fitne

Samuel Cournoyer: Six CrossFit Games, winning with Mayhem, life outside of the sport

Jul 19 2024 46 mins

In just a few short weeks, Samuel Cournoyer will be heading to Texas to compete in his sixth CrossFit Games. As one of the more seasoned athletes on the field, he sits down with me to chat all about his career so far, and what’s to come.We also deep dive into how CrossFit isn’t his life, but just something he does - a message that is extremely important, particularly when you h

Daisy McDonald: Rookie year prep, training with Mayhem, making the podium at Torian

Jul 03 2024 42 mins

This week Leah is joined by Daisy McDonald. In a few short weeks she will be headed to Texas for her rookie season at the CrossFit Games, after qualifying in third place from the Torian Pro in Brisbane.We chat about how she went from gymnastics to CrossFit, after being introduced by her mum, to competing as a team, then individual, and of course her awesome experience of qualifying

Evie Hollis: CrossFit from a teen to now, travelling the world with the sport, and plans for the future

Jun 26 2024 48 mins

This week I am joined by Evie Hollis, a notable CrossFit athlete who recently came 6th in this years semi-finals in the Asia region. From starting CrossFit as a teen, to competing at a high level, and coaching athletes to the Games, Evie has done it all. We chat about her career so far, why she still comes back every year, and what it’s like competing over different regions.Befor

Freya Moosbrugger: The importance of a rookie season, competition burnout, and Quarterfinals video discussion

Jun 12 2024 43 mins

This week’s guest is Freya Moosbrugger. She is a seasoned CrossFit athlete who has competed all over the world, including at the CrossFit Games, Dubai Championships and Wodapalooza.We talk all about her career thus far, and how unfortunately her season this year came to an early end due to some of the Quarterfinal video submissions.Before we begin, a quick thank you to our partne