DAVE CASTRO | CrossFit Open 18.0 and Fighting Mat Fraser

I caught up with Director of The CrossFit Games Dave Castro at the Launch of Reebok's new Nano 8, as he announced Open Workout 18.0. After getting completely destroyed in 3 minutes by the workout, and once I got my breath back, I got time to sit down with the man behind The CrossFit Games and ask some questions which I've had for years. Find out how he deals with the pressure of programming for half a million people, which Games Athletes he doesn't want to meet in The Hunger Games and whether that new burpee standard will be in this year's open... - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr?si=iUpczE97SJqe1kNdYBipnw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

Chris WilliamsonhostDave Castroguest

May 29, 201811mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 29, 2018
Duration: 11m
Channel: Modern Wisdom
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

I caught up with Director of The CrossFit Games Dave Castro at the Launch of Reebok's new Nano 8, as he announced Open Workout 18.0. After getting completely destroyed in 3 minutes by the workout, and once I got my breath back, I got time to sit down with the man behind The CrossFit Games and ask some questions which I've had for years. Find out how he deals with the pressure of programming for half a million people, which Games Athletes he doesn't want to meet in The Hunger Games and whether that new burpee standard will be in this year's open... - Listen to all episodes online. Search "Modern Wisdom" on any Podcast App or click here: iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/modern-wisdom/id1347973549 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XrOqvxlqQI6bmdYHuIVnr?si=iUpczE97SJqe1kNdYBipnw Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/modern-wisdom - I want to hear from you!! Get in touch in the comments below or head to... Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/chriswillx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chriswillx Email: modernwisdompodcast@gmail.com

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Chris Williamson
host
Dave Castro
guest

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Modern Wisdom, featuring Chris Williamson and Dave Castro, DAVE CASTRO | CrossFit Open 18.0 and Fighting Mat Fraser explores dave Castro Reveals CrossFit Open Secrets, Athlete Mindset, And 18.0 Origins Dave Castro discusses the genesis of CrossFit Open workout 18.0, explaining how a long-held idea for a pre-Open workout was finally realized through a collaboration with Reebok. He outlines the intent behind simple but challenging movements, new standards, and the strategic ambiguity they create for athletes anticipating the Open. Castro also talks about the pressure on athletes during live Open announcements, his own approach to programming inclusive yet demanding tests, and how he personally experiences the workouts. The conversation rounds out with reflections on Reebok’s role in CrossFit’s growth, global affiliate culture, and the competitive mindset that sets champions like Mat Fraser and Rich Froning apart.

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