Testing, Training, Competing: Knowing the difference and getting the most from each - E.382
Testing. Training. Competing.
They sound interchangeable—but confusing them is one of the fastest ways to stall your progress.
In this episode of The Misfit Podcast, Drew and Paige break down:
What testing, training, and competing actually are
Why each one exists (and when it doesn’t)
How ego, pacing, and athlete IQ derail results
How to use data, RPE, and strategy to actually get better
The dangerous gray area of “throwing down” too often
This conversation is part philosophy, part practical coaching clinic—covering everything from AMRAP math and baseline tests to why intensity without…
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