Open Workout 26.1: Live reactions, warming up, strategizing, & more - E.389
The 2026 CrossFit Games season is officially here.
In this ultra-special edition of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige go live for the 26.1 Open announcement and break down everything you need to know — stimulus, strategy, pacing mistakes, movement efficiency, warm-up flow, priming, transitions, and post-workout recovery.
This episode is more than a workout recap. It’s a masterclass in athlete IQ.
They dig into:
• Why simple couplets expose real fitness
• How to choose “forever” wall ball sets
• Managing the push-pull between cadence and gas tank
• Box jump vs. step-over decision making
•…
The skinny
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